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C&EN Materials Chemistry

The chemistry of glue – in C&EN

It’s back to school season which means it’s time to stock up on classroom supplies, including glue. This month’s Periodic Graphics in C&EN takes a look at what gives some of the main types of adhesives their stickiness! Click through the the C&EN site to view the full graphic.

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Atmospheric Chemistry C&EN Environmental Chemistry

The chemistry of air conditioning – in C&EN

In the heat of summer air conditioning units can help you beat the heat. This month’s edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN looks at how air conditioning systems work and the changing compounds that help them cool you down! Click through the the C&EN site to view the full graphic.

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C&EN Food Chemistry

The Chemistry of Frozen Desserts – in C&EN

Ever wondered what the difference is between ice cream, gelato, and sorbet? This month’s edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN is here to help out! Click through the the C&EN site to view the full graphic.

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The Chemistry behind the Opioid Epidemic – in C&EN

In the U.S in 2015, opioid overdoses were responsible for over 33,000 deaths. In this month’s edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical & Engineering News, we take a look at the chemicals behind this surge in overdose deaths, and the treatments currently available to reverse opioid overdose and addiction. View the full graphic on the C&EN […]

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C&EN Medicinal Chemistry

Hepatitis Awareness Month & Hepatitis Treatments – in C&EN

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month in the U.S. This month’s edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN looks at some of the basics of hepatitis and its different types, as well as how the drugs used to treat the disease have changed over the years. Click through to see the full graphic on the C&EN site.

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C&EN Medicinal Chemistry

The Chemistry of Allergies and Antihistamines – in C&EN

It’s coming around to the time of year when hay fever strikes! Here’s a look at the chemical cause, and at how some of the medicines you can take to alleviate the symptoms actually work. You can see the full graphic over on the C&EN site.