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Scientia Vitis: Decanting the Chemistry of Wine Flavor
By Amy Coombs
Wine may be an ancient beverage, but scientists have only recently begun to investigate
the chemical components that give wines their distinct and complex flavors.
Through experiments and the application of new technologies, scientists at UC Davis
are working to determine the molecular makeup of a good glass of vino. Read more >> |
Christmas at Hanford
During World War II, over 50,000 people lived and worked at the DuPont Hanford
Engineering site, the largest of the Manhattan Project sites. They were
cut off from the outside world, but that didn’t stop them from trying to maintain a normal existence. This photo essay recounts the daily activities and holiday celebrations
that took place at Hanford. Read more >> |
Science and Celebrity:
The Brilliant Career of Humphry Davy
Part experimenter and part entertainer, Humphry Davy was a 19th-century icon. Working his way up from humble beginnings, Davy took England by storm, traveling
among the scientific and literary elite while dazzling the public with his groundbreaking
experiments.
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Milestones
Sealed with a Wrap
Cellophane celebrates its 100th anniversary this year with a comeback, after losing out to cheaper imitations in the 1970s. Read more >> |
History in the Making
Entered into Evidence
Courtrooms rely on scientific evidence and its interpretation to help reach a verdict, but to what end is it reliable?
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Virtual Learning
Drexel University professor Jean-Claude Bradley brings Second Life to his chemistry classroom.
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