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It's a Small, Small World: The Chemistry of Microchip Fabrication
The first computer occupied the equivalent square footage of a small three-bedroom house—now we carry a more powerful computer in our pocket. Semiconductor innovations made the microchip possible.
Scissor-Kicks on Titan
Ashley L. Walker studies the atmospheres of Uranus and Neptune. As a graduate student, she works with her faculty advisers to figure out the chemistry and physics of the clouds that cover these giant planets.
The Role of Journalism in the Scientific Method
We usually think of journalists as bringing us news about politics and world events, but science journalism plays an underappreciated role in the scientific process.
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Top Nine Institution-Wide Impacts of an ACS-Approved Chemistry Program
Why is ACS approval important? An approved program indicates the overall health of an institution. Here are nine institution-wide impacts.
Light it Up!
From X-rays to new compounds made with lanthanide elements, chemistry helps doctors see inside the body.
Sugar: 'White Gold' Transforming America
Producing sugar was backbreaking work for enslaved people, until an innovative chemical engineer transformed the process.
Fighting Frost With Ice
Late- or early-season frosts can wreak havoc on fruit orchards. Farmers use ice to protect the fragile buds from late-season frosts in the spring or fragile fruit like grapes and citrus in the fall.
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