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Why Does Metal Rust? (And Why Should We Care?)
What can we do to keep our infrastructure—and yes, our cars—running smoothly?
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How Did a Plane Find the First Molecule in the Universe?
How did the molecules that make our world—and us—come to be?
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The Key To Seeing (And Saving) Priceless Art
Can chemistry help us save precious art?
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This Explosive Gas is Heating our Planet. Can we Capture it?
Methane—the potent molecule we use to heat our homes—is also seriously heating our planet
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Is Biodegradable Plastic Actually Possible?
We have a plastic waste dilemma. Will innovative biodegradable plastics offer a solution?