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Deadly Minerals

It’s easy to forget that some of the minerals found in the Earth can be extremely dangerous, despite the beautiful forms they can take.  These minerals can prove to be toxic and potentially deadly if mishandled. So I present to…

Volcanoes: Quick and Easy

I present to you my two page cheat sheet on volcanoes since they are one of the most fascinating and awe-inspiring features of the earth:  

Brulosophy: Home Brewing Meets the Scientific Method

“One man’s making cheap booze is another man’s crafting an ecosystem in which a microorganism can thrive.” That’s my usual response whenever someone’s eyes go wide upon hearing that (a) I’ve used home brewing examples in my general chemistry class…

To Zoo or Not to Zoo: a Story of Harambe

If you have been online at all the past couple of months, you have probably ran into Harambe–the latest meme hot off of the internet presses (wherever that is). Like, really, he is everywhere. It is kind of scary. With…

Could Aliens be Living in Our Solar System?

Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Water: the ultimate resource. We depend on it to survive, but Earth is not the only place with a substantial amount of water. Buckle up, because I want to tell you about my favorite moon, Europa.…

Chemistry at Home: Exploring the MEL Chemistry Kit

MEL Science is on a mission to make mail-order chemistry kits for kids big again. They’ll deliver two sets per month right to your door containing 1 – 3 chemistry experiments. From their website: “I don’t know about you, but…