ChemMatters Archive
ChemMatters is produced by the American Chemical Society in October, December, February, and April. The archive gives you access to all of ChemMatters’ past articles, dating back to February 1983. The most recently released issue is available through a complimentary subscription, if you chose to receive one when you joined AACT.
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Open for Discussion | The Fate of Faux SnowAs average global temperatures continue to creep up, the production of artificial snow is also likely to increase in the near future. Fake snow, which is made with surfactants and bacteria as “seeds”, keeps our ski resorts busy, and gives winter Olympic athletes adequate surfaces to compete on.
Issue Date | December 2018
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Profile | Chemist and Jurist Tashica Williams AmirgholizadehChemMatters asked Chemist and Jurist Tashica Williams Amirgholizadeh how she blends chemistry and law.
Issue Date | December 2018
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Rocking Shades in the WinterIt might be cold outside, but the sun still emits harmful ultraviolet rays. Find out how to protect your eyes.
Issue Date | December 2018
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What’s Artificial Snow, and How is it Made?Instant potato flakes are a good stand-in for snow on a wintry Hollywood set. But how can ski resorts mimic the real deal?
Issue Date | December 2018
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Connecting Chemistry and Art | October 2018Chemistry is a creative pursuit; Tyler Thrasher takes it in an unexpected direction.
Issue Date | October 2018
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Feeding the World: A Story of Guano, War, and InventionIf history is any indication, we’ll come up with new ways to feed our growing population. The question is: At what cost?
Issue Date | October 2018
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How Glass Changed the WorldGlass is both an ancient invention and a material of the future. Its versatility will blow you away!
Issue Date | October 2018
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Mars vs. Titan: A Showdown of Human HabitabilitySo far, no known planet—or moon—can match Earth’s Goldilocks conditions for life. Could we survive somewhere other than Earth?
Issue Date | October 2018
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Open for Discussion | The Human Drive to Explore SpaceShould we continue to send astronauts into space, or will robots take over the final frontier?
Issue Date | October 2018
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Profile | Tyler Thrasher Makes Dead Bugs SparkleAbout three years ago, as Tyler Thrasher was finishing a college degree in computer animation, he decided that he didn’t want to be a computer animator. For inspiration, he flipped through his notebooks, in which he had been sketching objects that fascinated him. His caving excursions exposed him to sparkling minerals, and led him to produce crystal drawings.
Issue Date | October 2018