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We depend on soil for growing our food, mitigating climate change, and managing our water supply. But what factors does soil depend on?

Core Concepts This article dives into how the water cycle works. It explores the chemical and physical processes that drive the phase changes we experience

Core Concepts This article explores the common organic solvents that are used in the laboratory, debunks common misconceptions, and provides practical guidelines for solvent selection

Core Concepts In this article, you will explore the protein lysozyme through its structure, classification and antibacterial function. What is a Lysozyme? Lysozyme is an

Core Concepts This article introduces the basic structure and chemistry of common per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are a family of organic chemicals made

Core Concepts The term Click chemistry was coined by Nobel laureate Barry Sharpless in 2001. The term represents a substantive change in the field of

Core Concepts Nitrification is a main process within the nitrogen cycle that converts nitrogen into forms organisms can use. The nitrogen cycle is a biogeochemical

Core Concepts This article explores proteomics driven bioinformatics, methods for data integration and visualization, and real world case studies to demonstrate the practical impact of

Core Concepts Nitrogen is a key nutrient essential for all life. This article explores the significance of nitrogen for our ecosystem and the potential adverse

Core Concepts This article will provide an overview on proteomics and its applications as well as concepts in protein metabolism. Topics Covered in Other Articles

We can alter a diode’s electrochemical properties by doping its p-n junction, a pair of semiconductors governing electricity flow through it.

A groundbreaking invention, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) use semiconductors, p–n junctions, electric fields, and chemistry to release light.

Core Concepts This article discusses quantum dots and their unique and often tuneable optical properties. You will learn where quantum dots’ tuneability comes from, and

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn the basic introductory concepts necessary to understand smog and acid rain. You will learn the necessary conditions

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn the basic introductory concepts necessary to understand the role of ozone in atmospheric systems. You will learn

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn the basics of atmospheric chemistry including the chemical composition of the atmosphere, atmospheric constituents, aerosols, and a

Hi, my name is Toby Ziemke! I am a senior writer and editor for ChemTalk. Currently, I’m an undergraduate student at Middlebury College, where I’m