It turns out that a hot solution of alum (ammonium aluminum sulfate), which is available in the spice rack of your local supermarket, will dissolve the steel drill bit without reacting with the brass.

Today I've decided to make dancing flames. It's done by burning a mixture of aluminum, copper sulfate and hydrochloric acid. World Rugby announces hosts cities for 2027 Rugby World Cup West Coast ...

This yellowing of leaves is sometimes confused with a nutrient deficiency disease called iron chlorosis, especially in the ...

Sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) have a unique ability to respire under anaerobic conditions using sulfate as a terminal electron acceptor, reducing it to hydrogen sulfide. SRB thrives in many natural ...

Hard water is the type of water that has high mineral content (in contrast with soft water). Hard water minerals primarily consist of calcium (Ca2+), and ...

A research team at Clarkson University recently published a study about a plant-based alternative to traditional chemical methods of combating Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). The study, published by ...

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

Aluminum has a density of 2.7 g/cm³, approximately one-third that of steel. Its low density makes it ideal for aerospace and automotive applications, where reducing weight improves fuel efficiency and ...

President Donald Trump signed proclamations on Monday reinstating a 25% tariff on steel imports and increasing tariffs on aluminum imports to 25%, hitting leading suppliers to the U.S.While the ...