As the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary, there are sure to be lots of fireworks lighting up the sky this Fourth of July. Americans have been celebrating their Independence Day with fireworks since the very first anniversary of independence...
High-performance polymers provide unparalleled chemical and thermal resistance, making them ideal for a wide variety of challenging applications in the fields of aerospace and semiconductor fabrication. This resilience poses a challenge for analytical research,...
Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) plays a critical role in lithium-ion battery electrolytes, where solvent purity directly impacts performance, safety, and lifetime. Even trace-level impurities can contribute to degradation of solid electrolyte interfaces, consumption of...
Easter, a holiday celebrated in many countries around the world, is nearly here! In the United States, Easter baskets are often given to children on the holiday, filled with lots of candy and treats. One treat in particular you’re sure to find is jelly beans. Jelly...
A chemistry-inspired look at romance, aroma, authenticity, and quality powered by LECO workflows. Roses, wine, chocolates, perfume, makeup, cheese, bread—the Valentine’s table pictured below is full of sensory highlights. It’s also full of chemistry: complex aroma...
10 years ago, consumers weren’t really thinking about how packaging may be affecting their food. Now, as science continues to reveal how the potential dangers of contaminants in food, food packaging has been placed under a figurative and literal microscope to see how...
Every December, the Christmas story sparks renewed curiosity about the gifts of the Magi–particularly Frankincense and Myrrh. But, beyond their symbolic meaning, what exactly are these substances, and what makes them distinct from one another? What are Frankincense...
We recently had the opportunity to chat with Emeritus Research Scholar Bob Nelson and Senior Scientist Chris Reddy from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) about their work at the Palos Verdes Mass-Transport Dumpsite. Chris and Bob collected samples and used...
Sample treatment is central to accurate environmental analysis, especially for emerging contaminants like microplastics and PFAS. Traditional methods often generate significant waste, prompting innovation in more efficient and environmentally friendly approaches such...
In the pursuit of understanding biology at a molecular level, metabolomics stands as a cornerstone of systems biology. It reveals how organisms respond to genetic, environmental, and physiological changes through comprehensive profiling of small molecules. For...
