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How to Treat a Cat With Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
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Smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation are life-threatening situations for cats. Learn how to help a cat exposed to both situations.
How could adding lime to seawater cut atmospheric CO2?
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Adding lime to seawater could increase the efficiency of the world's oceans as carbon sinks. Learn about adding lime to seawater and carbon sinks.
What is activated charcoal and why is it used in filters?
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Charcoal is carbon. Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been treated with oxygen to open up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms. What does this have to do with its absorbancy?
What is Dry Ice? How To Safely Use and Store Dry Ice
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Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide that’s used in everything from transporting goods to removing skin imperfections. Learn more about dry ice and how to use this versatile compound effectively and safely.
What's the difference between gasoline, kerosene, diesel, etc?
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What's the difference between gasoline, kerosene and diesel? Learn how crude oil's carbon chains determine whether it becomes gasoline, kerosene or diesel.
Why is carbon monoxide poisonous?
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I have heard that carbon monoxide is extremely poisonous. Can you explain why?
How does Pop Rocks candy work?
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There's a candy called 'Pop Rocks.' When you put it in your mouth it makes a loud popping sound and it feels really weird! How do Pop Rocks work?
Researchers Create Protein Powder With Just Microbes, Electricity, CO2 and Water
Two researchers have made protein powder out of carbon dioxide, water and microbes. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Soda Fountains Work
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Soda fountains once dispensed pure carbonated water that could be mixed with hundreds of flavors. Learn more about the history of soda fountains.
How can adding iron to the oceans slow global warming?
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Scientists propose adding iron to the oceans to cut carbon dioxide levels and, in turn, decrease temperatures. See if adding iron to the oceans works.