Thank gluten's complex chemistry for your light, fluffy baked goods
Within the bread, rolls and baked goods on many tables this holiday season is an extraordinary substance—gluten. Gluten's unique chemistry makes foods airy and stretchy.
Within the bread, rolls and baked goods on many tables this holiday season is an extraordinary substance—gluten. Gluten's unique chemistry makes foods airy and stretchy.
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Nov 21, 2023
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Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and its high levels of caffeine are among the main reasons why. It's a natural stimulant that provides an energy buzz, and we just can't get enough.
Analytical Chemistry
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Forensic fibers can survive underwater for much longer than previously thought—which could help criminal investigators uncover vital evidence.
Analytical Chemistry
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Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their work on quantum dots—tiny particles just a few nanometers in diameter that can release very bright colored light and whose applications in everyday life ...
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Swedish media say the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences may have announced the winners of this year's Nobel Prize in chemistry prematurely.
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Oct 4, 2023
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Talk about bouncing back. MIT professor Moungi Bawendi is a co-winner of this year's Nobel chemistry prize for helping develop "quantum dots"—nanoparticles that are now found in next generation TV screens and help illuminate ...
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Oct 4, 2023
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Have you ever actually recycled a pair of pants or an old T-shirt?
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Oct 4, 2023
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If you are a blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you may have noticed your hair acquires a green tint after frequent swims in chlorinated water.
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Sep 20, 2023
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What does it mean to have "cooked" something? Is heat the only way to break down proteins and transform raw ingredients?
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Sep 11, 2023
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Many people love the refreshing effervescence of a soda, champagne, beer or sparkling water. When you take a sip, the gas bubbles in the beverage burst, and the released gas tickles your nose. But have you ever wondered how ...
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Aug 14, 2023
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