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Chemistry Newsbytes
Posted by Bethany Halford on June 27, 2008 in Chemistry is Everywhere
Mud from Mars (the planet) could make a happy home for plants. C&EN
Scientists from Mars (the candy company) sequence the cacao genome, hoping to make genetically superior chocolate. Washington Post
Have you got a spare rotovap? Turn it into a flavor concentrator. CNET
Sea spray and tiny marine organisms are cleaning up greenhouse gases in the Caribbean. Guardian
In search of more accurate statistics on illicit drug use, chemists head for the sewers. LA Times
Don’t throw away your compact fluorescent light bulbs–they’ve got some mercury in them. Take the bulbs to Home Depot instead. NY Times
Deceased hobby chemist’s home chemical collection draws the attention of local news. Cincinnati Local 12
Forget Red Bull and vodka. Cocktail connoisseurs are getting hyped up on Agwa de Bolivia Coca Leaf Liqueur. (Can anybody out there take a mass spec of this stuff? We’re curious about which of this beverage’s compounds have people buzzing.) Phoenix New Times
2 Comments on Chemistry Newsbytes
By Mitch on June 27, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Sure, someone provide me with a few bottles and I’ll be more than happy to do a GC-MS.
By Wes on June 28, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Delightful.
“We have a compound to be identified! Can someone help??
A: “You have my GC-MS.”
B: “And my NMR.”
C: “…AND MY AXE!”
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