The Chemistry of Lipstick
STEM Explained
Learn about the organic compounds that make up lipstick as well as about some of the chemistry that goes into this popular cosmetic.
The Genius of Mendeleev's Table
STEM Explained
Dmitri Mendeleev’s version of the periodic table was brilliant - find out why!
The Life and Death of Stars
STEM Explained
The life and death of stars form the chemical elements that make up Earth, making stars critical to life as we know it.
The Newest Elements on the Periodic Table
STEM Explained
The periodic table was last updated in 2016 with four new chemical elements. What is a chemical element? What is the atomic structure of the newest chemical elements? How did they get their names?
Na Na Na Na (Hey Hey Hey) Sodium!
STEM Explained
Sodium is a useful chemical element. You consume it as table salt regularly. Learn about salt mining, sodium uses, and what problems too much sodium can cause.
The History and Uses of Hydrogen
STEM Explained
Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.
A Taste of Heavy Metal
STEM Explained
Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.
What is a Crystal?
STEM Explained
Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.
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