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How Laser Analysis Works
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Laser analysis is advancing everything from forensics and archaeology to health care and art history. Learn how laser analysis technology works.
What Is an Isotope?
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You don't need to be a fan of chemistry to appreciate isotopes. They affect geology and medicine, too.
How Perfumers Work
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Perfumers test scents and rely on chemistry and a superb nose to get the job done. Learn more about a career as a perfumer.
How the Body Uses Cholesterol
Cholesterol is vital because of the role it plays in body chemistry. Learn what it produces in the body, including estrogen, testosterone and bile.
Can You Name These Basic Chemical Compounds?
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Are you ready to take a look at these chemical compounds and react with the right answers? Put your chemistry knowledge to the ultimate test with this quiz!
How Do Hand Warmers Work? A Scientific Look
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Hand warmers work through simple chemistry. A massively sped-up version of oxidation (the chemical reaction that makes rust) is to thank.
It's Elementary: The Periodic Table Quiz
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The periodic table of elements was an important turning point in the history of the chemistry. Take HowStuffWorks' periodic table quiz to learn more.
How Batteries Work
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Batteries power the appliances you use daily. Check out battery experiments, the history of batteries, battery reactions and the chemistry behind battery power.
Do food manufacturers manipulate taste?
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Flavorists are scientists that use chemistry in order to produce different tastes. Find out what flavorists do and how flavorists create different tastes.
What causes rigor mortis?
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The causes of rigor mortis stem from the way muscles move. Learn about the causes of rigor mortis and see how chemistry affects postmortem stiffness.