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- München Chemists Prepare Air Stable Organometallic SaltsResearchers from Germany have developed a new synthesis of zinc organometallics. Unlike previous examples of this compound, these new materials are stable as a powder and can be easily handled.
- Where Babies Come From.Have you ever tried to explain where babies come from? Then read this and find a new way to tell people.
- A Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite Car Fender as a BatteryImagine the roof of your car or the case of a tablet computer as the battery that powers the device. Kind of boggles the mind...
- Basic Chemistry: Unsaturation – Alkenes and AlkynesChemists and "foodies" alike are interested in the topic of saturation.
- What is Keto-Enol Tautomerism?Sometimes a compound is subject to internal changes. Note a well-documented and important example.
- Graphane Allows Substitution of Graphene, Leading to New Chemical ApplicationsResearchers have developed methods to produce graphane, the fully hydrogenated version of graphene. This will make it easier for organic chemists to substitute the carbon skeleton.
- GM to Increase Fuel Efficiency of Cars and Trucks with Carbon FiberHigh performance race cars have been built using carbon fiber for years. That's great for race car drivers, but what if your own car could be built from carbon fiber?
Homemade Air ScrubberHow to make a simple air scrubber.- The Structure of Lipids - Saturated Vs. Unsaturated Fatty AcidsThe structure of lipids consists of a long carbon chain and a polar head. Discover the difference between the structure of saturated fatty acids and the structure of unsaturated fatty acids.
Australia Plans to Set a Price on CarbonAustralia has plans to impose a carbon tax of A$23 per ton of carbon dioxide to take effect in 2012. The tax would increase each year until 2015 when a carbon emissions trade scheme similar to that in the European Union would be implemented.
2011 Fourth of July Events in Carbon County, UtahSummertime in Utah means fun for the whole family, especially in July! Fourth and Twenty-Fourth of July activities for the whole family!
Local Summer Festivals in Carbon County, UtahSummer means fun and family in Carbon County, Utah.- "IN a WORLD of BAD CARBON PESSIMISM, OPTIMISM is a GOOD WAY FORWARD"COP-16 (the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Cancun, Mexico, 3RD December 2010)
The Structure of Propane Affects Its PropertiesPropane, although having the same elemental composition as methane, lacks some of its symmetry. This affects its properties. Why? How?
US Oil Reserves, Global Warming and Carbon DioxideSome serious facts that deserve to be considered in the discussion.- The Scientific Fraud of Substituting the Term "Climate Change" for "Global Warming"Climategate came and went. Even before the scientific fraud of fabricating climate evidence was exposed by a good samaritan by the release of semi -private emails, there was a conscious effort to substitute one scientific model for another.
- Global Warming ExplainedGlobal Warming is grossly misunderstood by the public. This article explains the real problem in a way that is easy to understand, and which demonstrates the true impact of fossil fuel use.
- Fort Lauderdale's First Carbon Neutral BankTD Bank have opened Florida's first carbon neutral bank in the Hollywood. It incorporates the most recent green technology that will reduce green house gas emissions.
- CC & BCCAlthough most of us know what the "CC" line of an email does, what it stands for is often a mystery.
- The Myth of Carbon Neutral CompaniesI love the myth of carbon-neutral companies. Excuse me, but they do not exist.
- Family Friendly Activities on a Budget in Carbon County, UtahLooking for something to do this summer that won't break the bank, or the gas tank? If you live in the Carbon/Emery area of Utah, here's a list of five great ideas to keep everyone smiling.
What is a Carbon Footprint?A carbon footprint is a measure of how much impact a person or organization has on our planet. But what does that really mean? And what can you do about it?
Humanoid Bug-eyed Aliens Can Not Be the Only Type of Space Creature to Have Visited Us!Well before the discovery of black holes we spent a little time in guessing they were there. Lets open the book on what types of aliens will be out there. It will lessen the shock of first contact!- Mansory Body Parts- the Most Effective and Efficient Way to Improve a Cars PerformanceMansory has built its name by outfitting the world's most exclusive vehicles with style enhancing components built from the finest materials.
- Organic Compounds & Carbon CompoundsOrganic chemistry involves the study of organic compounds, or compounds containing carbon.
Basic Organic Chemistry: EstersEsters are a product of the laboratory. Formed generally from organic compounds via chemical reaction, esters are an important commodity to the commercial world and to the average household. We'll look at what they are, and how may they are formed.
Global Warming - Are We Too Late?So what really has happened to the earth? Is global warming really that bad? Where do we go from here? This is a hot topic, but it's more than just a media buzz. It's something far more serious.- Steel in Wood Turning ToolsKnow the difference between Carbon Steel and High Speed Steel tools so you don't ruin one when sharpening it.
- The Carbon-Neutral MythOne of the biggest myths being promulgated by opportunistic scientists, politicians and the drive-by media is the idea that alternative energy will somehow reduce the amount of greenhouse material emitted by "evil humans"...
- What is the Corporate' Social Responsibility in Reducing Climate Change?From the 1997 Kyoto protocol through the 2003 signing of treaty by 193 countries to reduce the loss of biodiversity by 2010, to the December, 2009 Copenhagen gathering, it was all a failed mission.
- The Basics of Carbon OffsettingIn order to reduce global emissions we all must reduce as many carbon producing activities as possible, and offset the emissions we cannot eliminate by purchasing carbon credits.
Carbon Arrows: An Archer's Best FriendWith the joining of the ancient sport of archery to modern technology come many choices and options, one of those being the type of arrow to be used. Carbon arrows are the latest innovation, and present many advantages.- Joyce Chen Classic Series 4-Piece Carbon-Steel Wok Set ReviewA wok set from Joyce Chen is bound to be good. But how good is it really? Read this review to find out.
Have Scientists Discovered Flaws in Carbon Dating?Carbon dating may not be accurate as researchers from Purdue are looking into a puzzling mystery that is affecting decay and...- Negishi, Heck and Suzuki Earn 2010 Nobel Prize in ChemistryThe 2010 Nobel Prize goes to three brilliant chemists, who each discovered a way to synthesize carbon links.
Adding Hydrogen Bromide (HBr) to an AlkeneVladimir Markovnikov, a Russian chemist, established a rule for the addition of Bronsted acids to double bonds in alkenes. There are also conditions that dictate his rule be broken, resulting in Anti-Markovnikov addition.
Carpooling on Thanksgiving for Sustainable LivingAs many travelers pack up their cars to go to Grandmas for Thanksgiving, take a moment to think about how carpooling can help reduce your carbon footprint.- Climate Truth 6: Let's Talk About Carbon Dioxide - Understanding Carbon's Role in Global WarmingA series of short videos to explain why carbon is so important to climate change.
Economic Stimulus Money for Carbon Capture Projects in the U.SWith grants of $612 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, three carbon capture and sequestration projects are being carried out in Illinois, Louisiana, and Texas. The CO2 will be stored deep underground or used for enhanced oil recovery.
New Results from China Suggest that Plants Are Emitting Greenhouse GasesThis article investigates new findings that plants from Mongolia are producing methane gas.
