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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Hot Peppers: Muy Caliente!Eating hot peppers gives a “hot” sensation in your mouth, tongue, and throat. Why?
Issue Date | December 2013
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Morphine & Heroin: The Yin & Yang of NarcoticsMorphine is addictive and can make you sleepy and relaxed. In small doses, it is used in hospitals to relieve pain with no addictive effects. But when it is converted into heroin and used on a regular basis, it is highly addictive and can be fatal.
Issue Date | December 2013
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Opals: Nature’s Colorful GemstonesOpals are the only gemstones that can display all the colors of the rainbow in an iridescent, moving pattern called a “play of color.”
Issue Date | December 2013
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Open for Discussion | Labels and Logos: “Genetically Modified” and “Certified Organic”How different are foods labeled “Genetically Modified” or “Certified Organic” from regular food?
Issue Date | December 2013
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Peering through UrineThe color and smell of urine can provide important information about your health, but a urine test, which looks into specific chemicals in your urine, can reveal much more.
Issue Date | December 2013
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Chilling Out, Warming Up: How Animals Survive Temperature ExtremesSome animals keep warm in frigid temperatures, while others stay cold when it is scorching hot. These animals have amazing adaptations that allow them to thrive in the most hostile environments.
Issue Date | October 2013
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Nuclear Fusion: The Next Energy Frontier?Nuclear fusion may revolutionize the way we produce electricity by providing a tremendous amount of energy in an environmentally friendly way. Scientists haven’t made nuclear fusion work yet, but if they do, it could solve every energy problem facing the world today.
Issue Date | October 2013
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Open for Discussion | CaffeineCaffeine increases nerve cell activity, stimulates the brain, and, more important, helps people to stay awake in the morning.
Issue Date | October 2013
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Sports Supplements: Helpful or Harmful?Sports supplements are incredibly popular among teenagers. But some of these supplements are dangerous to health, and their benefits are sometimes exaggerated. We look at the evidence with three frequently used sports supplements.
Issue Date | October 2013