CHEMISTRY

The Lava Flowing Out of Kilauea

Kilauea Caldera Collapse Caused by a Tiny Leak in Volcano

To say that the series of eruptions ended with a bang in 2018 is an understatement. Upon the culmination of the eruptions in 2018, the lava lake inside the caldera began to drain and the lower part of the Eastern Rift Zone suddenly became active spewing out lava and producing new fissures which, unfortunately, flowed towards habited lands where it destroyed 700 homes and other buildings.
Our Home Galaxy, the Milky Way

Massive Black Hole Found in the Milky Way

As seen in their chemical composition, these massive stars lose most of their mass through explosions and powerful stellar winds then it will collapse into a black hole.

The Science Behind CoolSculpting

As the process of CoolSculpting has become more of a household name, what it actually is and does remains a mystery for many. We all know that it is intended to help us lose weight in the hardest-to-lose places, but what does that mean and what is the science behind it?
How Flowers Trigger the Brain’s Happy Chemicals

How Flowers Trigger the Brain’s Happy Chemicals

Flowers make a person happy. Receiving red and yellow roses may bring a smile to a person’s face, but flowers are also shown to stimulate the brain’s happy chemicals. Three key chemicals that are produced are: dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin.
How Does Opioid Addiction Start?

How Does Opioid Addiction Start?

The opioid epidemic now claims more than 40,000 lives each year. It's a truly startling number, and for many people, opioid addiction begins with a legitimate injury or surgery. They're then prescribed an opioid for the pain, and ultimately because of how that drug affects their brain and body, it can lead to dependence and addiction.

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