Learn how to make an instant slushy without a freezer, how it works, and whether it works with alcoholic beverages. How to Make an Instant Slushy (and How It Works) Recently updated ! This entry was posted on September 19, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 19, 2023)
Learn about purines and pyrimidines in biochemistry, including their structures, properties, functions, and sources. Purines and Pyrimidines Recently updated ! This entry was posted on September 16, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 16, 2023)
Get the nucleotide definition and learn about nucleotide structure, function and synthesis. Get names and examples, too. Nucleotide Definition, Structure, and Function Recently updated ! This entry was posted on August 31, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 16, 2023)
Learn about the Maillard reaction in cooking chemistry. See the mechanism and get examples of food browning due to this reaction. Maillard Reaction Recently updated ! This entry was posted on August 20, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 13, 2023)
Learn why meat turns brown in the fridge and whether it's safe to eat. Understand treatments that artificially affect meat color. If Meat Turns Brown in the Fridge Is It Bad? This entry was posted on August 12, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 20, 2023)
Learn about the nitrogen cycle, including the steps of the cycle and the impact of human activities on these processes. Nitrogen Cycle This entry was posted on August 5, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 30, 2023)
Learn about the factors that makes hair turn gray. Discover whether graying is reversible and what works to change hair color. Why Does Hair Turn Gray? Is Graying Reversible? This entry was posted on July 29, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 6, 2023)
Make hot ice cream as a molecular gastronomy science project and learn the chemistry of how this tasty treat works. Hot Ice Cream Molecular Gastronomy Science Project This entry was posted on July 16, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 30, 2023)
Learn whether you can drink distilled water safely. See the benefits and risks associated with drinking distilled water. Can You Drink Distilled Water? Is It Safe? This entry was posted on June 25, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 8, 2023)