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Sweetgrass: Like DEET, Traditional Native American Herbal Remedy Acts as Mosquito Repellent

Sweetgrass: Like DEET, Traditional Native American Herbal Remedy Acts as Mosquito Repellent

Many natural remedies do not work. Despite those who swear by herbal medicines and other traditions that stretch back, in some cases, thousands of years, modern science often cannot verify the claimed benefits. But that isn't always the case.

Chemically Useful Nanoparticles Can Be Grown Using Human Hair

Chemically Useful Nanoparticles Can Be Grown Using Human Hair

Besides making wigs, or perhaps some rather bizarre clothing and artwork, there aren't a lot of practical uses for discarded human hair.

Safe, Edible Bottle Coating Empties Every Last Drop of Honey, Syrup, Ketchup

Safe, Edible Bottle Coating Empties Every Last Drop of Honey, Syrup, Ketchup

It is nearly impossible to get every last drop of liquid foods out of their containers. Ketchup and syrup are among the worst offenders. In fact, up to 15% of liquid foods can be wasted due to such inefficient packaging.

Eggs First Cooked with Electricity Smell Less Like Farts

Eggs First Cooked with Electricity Smell Less Like Farts

Boiling an egg is useful. It kills bacteria, such as Salmonella, which may be on or even inside the egg.

Chemists Can Detect the True Animal Source of Leather

New, Energy Efficient Method to Extract Noble Gases from Air

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ACSH Debate: Would You Drink Synthetic Wine?

The Flavor Enhancing Molecule in Roasted Garlic Powder

Chemistry Can Help Roast the Perfect Coffee Bean

Cheese Chemistry: Is Your Parmesan Legit?

What have you eaten, lately?

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