Articles related to "Methanol"

Diet Sodas usually contain aspartame which produces formaldehyde as you digest it--more than the legal limit.

Aspartame is a sweetener backed by industry dollars, and plagued by anecdotal controversies. While some accusations remain unproven, others have clinical relevance.

A Chinese company announced in June 08 the development of a UFO-like aircraft capable of flying at an altitude of 1,000 meters at up to 80 kilometers per hour.

Ethyl alcohol is one of the few drugs that can be made, bought and sold without fear of criminal prosecution, as long as certain clearly defined rules are adhered to.

Carbon monoxide is a simple molecule which regularly gets a bad reputation in the press, but is continually useful in many parts of the chemical industry.

This small rainforest tree is confined to a small area of eastern Australia. It is considered rare and contains chemicals with potential for pesticide development.

Xanax addiction causes many side effects that are difficult during withdrawals and recovery.

The 2007 Indy Racing League season kicks off Saturday evening at the Homestead-Miami Speedway for the XM Satellite Radio 300.

With the dependency of foreign oil and vehicle emissions largely contributing to the global climate change, it becomes apparent that we will need to adapt.

Artificial sweeteners are publicized as safe alternatives for a healthy lifestyle. With chemists and consumers speaking out against them, is it the beginning of the end?

Recent statistics show that about 5 million people -which is 1 in 10 adults - die each year due to smoking: mostly from heart, lung and respiratory diseases, and cancers.

Calcium and vitamin D have always been credited for strong bones. A new study suggests a diet rich in fruits and vegetables offers similar advantages.

It is difficult to watch a politician speak about emerging technology and alternative fuels without mention of fuel cells. But What are fuel cells and how do they work?

With rising gas prices, you may be tempted to try fuel saving devices. Do they really work? Are they worth the added expense?

New burial trends are developing to minimize environmental waste and encourage spiritual solace through the metaphor of the journey.

Hawthorn is an inexpensive and common herb with traditional and modern substantiation in the management of several cardiovascular conditions.

Ready to start mulching your trees and shrubs? Don't risk harming your plants -- make sure you mulch the right way. Here are helpful do's and don'ts.

While nothing can be done to prevent the ravages of age, there are some methods that, when applied, can prolong life and prevent disease from taking a toll on health.

The Indy 500 will soon be celebrating its centenary. Over the years The Brickyard has provided plenty of memorable moments.

1920s America: more than sex, drugs and jazz, this era was the real start of the 20th Century.

Ranging from the ever popular ethanol to the sterols, alcohols are a diverse class of organic compounds. Alcohols contain one or more hydroxyl (OH) groups.

Whether you are shopping for a new car or just trying to maintain the one you have, you can take some steps to get the best mileage out of your gas purchases.

Vegetable oil can be used straight or can be turned into Biodiesel in a chemical process called transesterification.

If we are approaching a future of increasing oil scarcity, the ramifications could be dire for both our standard of living and world stability as a whole.

Fibromyalgia's debilitating symptoms have been linked to use of artificial sweeteners such as Nutrasweet or Equal. Combined with msg, aspartame packs a neurotoxic punch.

Drug abuse addiction continues to spread. Young adults continuously experiment for new highs that are potent and inexpensive. This time the cocktail is deadly, sherms.

Chaga mushroom has traditionally been used in the treatment of cancer and other serious ailments. Preliminary research shows it has many beneficial properties.

For years the debate on whether the governments should sell state-owned utility companies has raged on and on. Yet a decision has never really been reached.

I shudder when I see "sugar-free" desserts. The artificial sweeteners that are being used to replace sugar present serious problems that sugar can't even approach.

A rather lengthy missive about a 1995 Mazda Millenia that has high NOx and hydrocarbon emissions. And look for an interesting use for a banana...