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Fall Leaves

The fall season is one of the most beautiful seasons; and not just because pumpkin spiced lattes are back at Starbucks. Learn the chemistry behind why leaves change colour!

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Sunscreen

How does sunscreen protect you from getting sunburns? What does SPF really mean? How can you appear smarter around your friends? Read all about the chemistry of sunscreen!

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Beer

With many people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this week, let’s look at the chemistry of beer and why people refer to beer as a solution - chemically speaking of course.

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Carbon Capture

Elon Musk has offered up $100 million for a viable Carbon Capture technology. So let’s talk about the chemistry of Carbon Capture and how to make you a millionaire.

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Capsaicin

At some point we’ve all eaten something a little too spicy for our liking. How do you relieve the burning sensation in your mouth? Everyday Chemistries is here to help! Learn about capsaicin, the active chemical behind spicy food.

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Snowflakes

With winter upon us, snowflakes are a chemistry some of us are dealing with everyday. Learn what makes up a snowflake and how they get their intricate patterns.

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Love

What is Love? Can chemistry help you find it? Probably not, but chemistry can help explain it.

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Vaccines

Given the COVID-19 global pandemic, it is important to understand modern day vaccines and trust the science and chemistry behind them.

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Fireworks

These colourful explosions are the hallmark of any grand celebration. The chemistry inside fireworks determine their colour, shape and size.

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Solar Cells

Solar cells are at the forefront of scientific research. Chemists are revolutionizing solar cells to capture more of the sun’s energy to power our everyday needs.

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Chemtrails

Are chemtrails a method to dispose of toxic waste? A neurological agent designed to control the population? A way to control the weather? What are chemtrails really?

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Plastic Bottles

While plastic bottles are widely used because of their availability and durability, these same reasons are why plastic bottles have wreaked havoc on the environment.

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Road Paint

Road paint is a chemistry found all over the world across the millions of kilometers of paved roads. Learn how they get the colour, what they are made of and why they’re so bright.

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Cutlery

What makes boring old cutlery interesting enough to write about? We explore the unusual processes behind making cutlery.

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Lightbulbs

The lightbulb is a necessity we use everyday. How has the chemistry changed since Thomas Edison’s famed invention?

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