Every day we are surrounded by chemical processes that improve our quality of life, while most of us are not even aware that they exist,…
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Global pollution is a serious problem, and the use of vehicles all over the world, especially in big cities and towns, contributes greenhouse gases (GHG),…
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Cellulose is the most common biopolymer, and we use it each day for many products such as paper, composite, and even building materials. Scientifically, it…
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Many researchers feel that it will be easier to protect a healthy brain rather than to try to repair brain damage once it becomes extensive. …
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Since its identification as the cause of the Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in 1983, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has received great attention, and not…
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Hydrocolloids are water-soluble polymers extensively used in food and nonfood industries. In food products, they are mainly used as a thickening and gelling agents. However,…
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Over 2 billion people worldwide currently use a smartphone. Since the introduction of the iPhone in 2007, a mere 11 years ago, our society has…
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The concept of C-H functionalization is a truly hot topic for contemporary chemistry and related sciences. This concept implies replacing hydrogen atoms in carbon-hydrogen compounds…
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There is a long and ever-growing literature on how human biology influences how we perceive and treat each other. Within this broad area of inquiry,…
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In several animals such as deer, sheep, and caribou in which newborns remain dependent on their mothers beyond birth, mothers often segregate themselves and their…
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Estuaries serve many important functions – they provide recreational opportunities for coastal populations, host important fisheries (including oysters, blue crabs, and striped bass), and support a…
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