Making Perfume Safely Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:03:00 +0100
I received several questions about the perfume making tutorial that I posted yesterday, so I figured it would be a good plan to add details about the purpose of the... Permalink: http://chemistry.about.com/b/a/258121.htm
Embedding in Plastic Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:34:00 +0100
Have you been wanting to preserve a decoration or specimen in plastic, but weren't sure what to use? Here's an email asking a similar question:Hi Dr. Helmenstine,
I have a... Permalink: http://chemistry.about.com/b/a/258118.htm
Make Antibubbles Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:56:00 +0100
Antibubbles are globules of liquid that are surrounded by a thin film of gas. They are a common occurrence, but you may not have noticed them. Antibubbles can either skitter... Permalink: http://chemistry.about.com/b/a/258116.htm
Keep the Christmas Tree Alive Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:40:00 +0100
I love having a real Christmas tree, but I'm a little lazy on watering and usually don't get around to taking down the tree until... say... Valentine's Day, so last... Permalink: http://chemistry.about.com/b/a/258115.htm
Why Is Your Turkey Dry? Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:51:00 +0100
While watching the History Channel, I learned why I haven't made a dry turkey. The secret of my success? It's not my cooking technique. My family circles the roasting turkey,... Permalink: http://chemistry.about.com/b/a/258114.htm
How to Flavor Rock Candy Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:42:00 +0100
I've been trying out kits for educational toys, like slime and the chemical volcano, but one kit I just can't bring myself to buy-and-try is the rock candy kit. Why?... Permalink: http://chemistry.about.com/b/a/258112.htm