Chemicals & Chemistry

Exploring the molecular world: new compounds, industrial chemistry, environmental impacts, material science discoveries, and the chemistry underlying everyday products and processes.

There’s a secret about the modern news cycle many people don’t know: Much of it is manufactured by public relations (PR) firms trying to gin up favorable media coverage for their clients.
Apricot kernels are still all the rage in homeopathic remedies-- largely marketed for their source of protein, vitamins, and carbohydrates. But alas, their chemical compound hasn't wavered. 
For many decades, health scares were the purview of environmental NGOs trying to convince voters or politicians to ban some perfectly safe and widely used chemical.
While the findings sound alarming, it's not that rare.
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Inspired by a recent article from the deeply unpopular Dreaded Chemistry Lesson from Hell® series, Steve (yes, his real name), a long-time friend and former
Join Cameron English and  Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 106 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:
Wanna make some easy money? If so, you'd be wise to ignore this article. But if you want to be enriched in knowledge, feast away. But don't try this at home. 
Join Cameron English and  Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 105 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:
                Ever wondered how a person with zero chemistry knowledge can influence public health? Enter Vani Hari, aka The Food Babe.