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.
For recent articles, issues, or available teacher’s guides visit acs.org/ChemMatters.
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Using Chemistry to Protect the Environment: Interview with Christopher Reddy, Environmental Chemist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionChristopher Reddy explains how he and his colleagues monitor the pollution of rivers and oceans and how their work helps protect the environment.
Issue Date | April 2009
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Ancient Soil Chemists of the AmazonArchaeologists have discovered that a lost Amazon civilization developed intensive agriculture, thanks to a fertile soil that they call terra preta.
Issue Date | February 2009
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Bringing Chemistry to the KitchenScientists who study the chemical ingredients in food and how they interact with one another are providing new knowledge that chefs are using to make original and savory dishes.
Issue Date | February 2009
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Promising New VaccinesResearchers are working on new vaccines that are safer, more effective, and easier to produce and that could be used against the flu, AIDS, and cancer.
Issue Date | February 2009
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Question From the Classroom | February 2009Why is radon a poisonous gas?
Issue Date | February 2009
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Research Ethics 101: Interview with Margaret Cavanaugh, Chair of the American Chemical Society’s Committee on EthicsChemists follow a set of ethical rules to keep the practice of science as honest as possible. But when some researchers break these rules, they hurt not only themselves, but their colleagues, the general public, and scientific research as a whole.
Issue Date | February 2009
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Science at Hogwarts—Chemistry in Harry Potter’s WorldDiscover the chemistry behind some of the most famous magical experiments conducted by Harry Potter and his friends in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series of books.
Issue Date | February 2009
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The Art and Chemistry of DyesScientists are trying to perfect the art and science of dyeing fabrics by conducting experiments in which blends of different fabrics are dyed, wool is made shrink-proof, and color remains as vivid as new.
Issue Date | February 2009
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Are Energy Drinks Good for You?Energy drinks are the latest beverage fad. Learn about the main chemicals present in them and what scientists know about their health effects.
Issue Date | December 2008
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Coffee: Brain Booster to Go?Coffee contains more than 800 different chemicals. Learn about the latest research on the health effects of some of these chemicals.
Issue Date | December 2008