Chemicals & Chemistry

So, after dodging it for nearly three years (and precisely 14 days post-omicron booster), the little SOB finally got me. Pretty crappy timing if you ask me.

As marijuana use proliferates, so does the science behind it. But unlike single psychotropic drugs such as oxycodone, Prozac, or LSD, the pharmacology of cannabis is far more complex. Why?

If glyphosate is such a deadly pesticide, why do activist groups have to lie about it?

Join our directors of bio-sciences, chemistry, and medicine Cameron English, Dr. Josh Bloom, and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein as they break down these stories on episode 20 of the Science Dispatch podcast.

A recent article in the New York Times discussed potential risks from some of the inks (and other ingredients) used to create tattoos, which now festoon the s

If the media tells you a group of chemicals is dangerous, be skeptical. The compounds in question may indeed be harmful, but there's a good chance they're reasonably safe and make our lives better.

It's no secret that droughts have been dominating the news, especially this summer.

Join ACSH directors of bio-sciences and chemistry Cameron English and Dr. Josh Bloom as they break down these stories on episode 17 of the Science Dispatch podcast:

If you've ever worked in a chemistry lab, you already know the answer: No. Or maybe yes. It depends on what you're looking to accomplish.

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