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Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
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Avoid artificial sweeteners to keep potentially harmful chemicals out of your body. Learn why you should avoid artificial sweeteners.
Chemists Are on the Hunt for a Long-lasting Sunscreen
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New research examines exactly how sunscreen's chemical filters block radiation from the sun. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Hawaii Proposes Ban on Certain Sunscreens to Save Coral Reefs
Scientists have found that chemicals in some sunscreens can cause coral bleaching, prompting the Hawaii state legislature to propose an exhaustive ban on them.
How Hearing Works
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Hearing is made possible through physical movement, rather than chemical reactions. Learn about hearing and see diagrams explaining the hearing process.
Why does fake gold turn your skin green?
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Why does fake gold turn your skin green? Read about the chemical reactions with jewelry that make your skin turn green.
10 Common Skin Irritants
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Skin irritants could be a chemical, a surface or a substance to which you're allergic. See 10 common skin irritants you should you avoid.
Does food packaging affect its nutritional value?
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Do food packaging chemicals seep into your food? Find out if food packaging can affect nutritional value of food at HowStuffWorks.
What's the best way to keep pests out of my home?
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Home pest control isn't always chemical agents that exterminators spray -- there are green alternatives. Read about home pest control for your home.
We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Outlasts Our Own
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The ancients were able to devise a mix for concrete that actually gets stronger over time thanks to chemical reactions. If only we could rediscover the recipe...
What Does 'BPA Free' Mean and Why Does It Matter?
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The chemical BPA (bisphenol-a) often found in consumer goods, may be linked to human health problems. Learn more about BPA in polycarbonate plastics.