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Chemistry, Atoms, Elements, and Molecules
Learn about atoms, elements and molecules. This article also includes a game and an edible chemistry snack!
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The Big and the Small - Part 1
At different scales, different forces have a predominate influence over matter.
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What is Organic Chemistry?
Hydrocarbons, Benzene, Alcohol, Plastic, Amines are all organic, carbon-containing chemicals.
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Where The Truth Lies
Atom Egoyan seems to have been missing from America's indie film scene since his 1997 The Sweet Hereafter, but he's back with a bang with Where The Truth Lies.
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Water – The Chemical for Life
Water is polar and contains hydrogen bonds between its molecules which makes it indispensable for life
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How Do Microwave Ovens Work?
How do microwave ovens cook food? How is the energy of the microwaves converted to heat energy in our meals? How does microwave heating work?
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The Big and the Small - Part 2
Last week we looked at how the four fundamental forces influence matter on the atomic and microscopic scales, this week we look at the macroscopic and cosmic scales.
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The Small Scale of the Universe
An order of magnitude is another term for a scale of ten, and it takes 16 of them to go from the familiar world of everyday life to the smallest scales known to science.
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This Little Light of Mine - How Can I Make it Shine?
A very brief description of what causes light to be emitted.
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Niels Bohr, Physicist
Brief biography of the life and philosophy of Niels Bohr, famous for the atomic structure model, the foundation of quantum mechanics.
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What Is Chemistry?
Chemistry, it's not so confusing! Learn the basics, and open up a new world of discovery.
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Atomic Orbitals
Electrons in atoms are arranged in electronic energy levels, subshells and orbitals.
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Oxidation and Reduction
A transfer of electrons happens in many important inorganic reactions, such as electrochemistry and extraction of metals from ores
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Spectroscopy and Atomic Structure
Bohr's atomic model explains how electrons jumping between orbits in atoms cause emission and absorption line spectra and why each element has its own spectral signature.
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The Cryogenic Challenge : A "Real-Life" Parallel Application
This article describes how one chemistry research project was rescued from the ages by parallel computing.
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Proteins and Amino Acids
Proteins are a major component of all of our cells. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Amino acids can be grouped according to their chemical behavior.
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The Cosmic Microwave Background
A discussion of the history and future of CMB science
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Scientific Visualization - Taming the masses
This article deals with specific types of scientific visualization packages available to chemistry researchers.
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Vern Thiessen
Vern Thiessen is a fascinating playwright, especially if you are a history buff.
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Computational Chemistry - Electrons to Airplanes
This article describes the basic types of calculations performed in the study of chemistry and briefly mentions the types of problems suitable to each.
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Oil and Water Don’t Mix!
Oil and water don't mix, and you can use that chemical oddity to make some cool mixtures and to write secret messages!
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New Physics and Shamanism in The Eagle's Quest
Physicist Fred Allan Wolf finds evidence of Modern Science in the ancient art and magic of Shamanism.
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From Beams to Tasers The Weapons of Science Fiction
A list of Science Fiction weapons, and their descriptions.
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History, Part 2: "Watch The Skies!"
The first of two articles tracing the next stage of the development of the genre -- Part Two of our series on SF/Fantasy cinema history.
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The Neutron
The neutron is one of the most common particles of matter, and it is integral to the formation of every element other than hydrogen. Find out why.
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Amino Acids and Proteins
Learn about the chemical bonds and different levels of structure that take amino acid monomers to a whole other level, a more complex protein polymer.
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Antioxidants and Free Radicals
Ever wondered why free radicals are said to be bad for your health, and antioxidants good? Read on for the straightforward scientific answers.
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p What ?!
Hydroponic pH discussion!
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What is Biochemistry?
DNA, enzymes, fats, carbohydrates and hormones are all part of the discipline of Biochemistry.
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Zeolites – Chemicals for Cleaning
With applications in laundry detergents, nuclear power and hydrogen-powered vehicles, zeolites are chemicals of the future in the present
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Water on Extrasolar Planets
In early April 2007 astronomers announced the discovery of water on a planet orbiting the star, HD 209458. How is it possible to detect water on an extrasolar planet?
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Gil Kane dies and other news
Gil Kane passes away at 73. Wizards of the Coast announces a new Marvel X-Men trading card game available Summer 2000, and John Bohach joins Toy Biz as VP of licensing.
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Spring Forward, Fall Back
Autumn is my favorite season, and not just because of the glorious colors and textures of the season. It's one of the few occasions in life when we can actually turn the clock back, and gain some precious <i>time</i>.
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The Physics Family
Physics is a discipline of science that includes many interrelated and active branches.
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What Are Organic Molecules?
What is the difference between an organic and an inorganic molecule? What substances are within the realm of organic chemistry? Read on and discover.
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February 2000 CD Reviews
Review of new CDs by Steely Dan, William Orbit, Extreme, Sonique, Dad's Porno Mag, Ian Moore and the soundtrack from The Next Best Thing.
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Obsessed with Flash
Flash seems to be popping up everywhere these days and I'm beginning to understand why!
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Organic Plastics!
Organic Plastics discussion!
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That OTHER form of CHD: Maintaing Cardiovascular Health
Until recently, all of the articles I have published have related to CHD- <i>congenital heart disease</i>. Because this column relates to the heart, I thought it might be a good idea to inform my readers with reagrd to that <b>other</b> form of CHD- <i>coronary heart disease</i>, which kills more people in North-America every year than any other type of illness. Are clogged arteries threatening <i>your</i>life? Read on to find out whether you are at risk.

The Particle Zoo
According to Einstein's famous equation, all matter is made of energy, but all matter is also made of fundamental particles - little, discrete, bundles of energy.
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Discrete Mathematics
Discrete mathematics, most commonly finding applications in computer sciences, are used to define groups of numbers which are finite, or "countable."
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Do You Know the Solution?
Learn the difference between a solution and a suspension - chemistry style.
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Download Free Videos
Download free videos with these free video sites and search engines. Download free videos the safe, legal way.
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Fermions
The fermions are a class of elementary particles that are defined by their 1/2 integer spin, and the fact that they make up the matter that we interact with everyday.
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Help with Homework
Now that school's back in session, there'll probably be plenty of homework for the kids to do. You can help them do research on the Internet! Here are some Web sites that offer lots of information for those reports, etc.
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