Industries and chemical labs synthesize a wide variety of organic molecules every day. Most of these chemical reactions happen in the liquid phase to allow the substrates to interact easily. However, many substrates and catalysts are sensitive to water and undergo side reactions, yielding unwanted products. This forces synthetic chemists...

New surfactant from cashew nut shell liquid boosts industrial reactions

Hydrogen peroxide is more than just a common household item. Did you know it’s used in everything from cleaning wounds to whitening teeth? This versatile liquid has a fascinating history and a wide range of applications. Ever wondered why it fizzes when applied to cuts? That’s because it’s breaking down into water and oxygen, killing bacteria in the process. But wait, there’s more! It’s also used in rocket fuel, food processing, and even environmental cleanup. Curious about how it works or its safety tips? Stay tuned as we dive into 20 intriguing facts about hydrogen peroxide that might just surprise you!

20 Facts About Hydrogen Peroxide

The Mirror US

Plumber Justin Cornforth says you shouldn't use vinegar and baking soda to unblock drains - and he's shared his go-to method for unclogging sinks

Plumber reveals best natural way to unblock drains and says 'don't use vinegar or baking soda'

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

CBS Sacramento

Is the sunscreen you're using leaving orange stains around the collars of white T-shirts and on other light-colored garments this summer? An ingredient found in many popular U.S. sunscreens could be to blame.Avobenzone, a chemical ingredient widely used in sunscreens to protect wearers from cancer-causing ultraviolet A rays (UVA), is the likely culprit behind rusty-looking marks some consumers have been complaining about on social media forums. Found in sunscreen products from a variety of brands sold at Target, CVS, REI and on Amazon.com, avobenzone can oxidize when mixed with iron-rich water, potentially causing discoloration to light-colored clothing and materials, stain experts, laundry companies...

Popular U.S. sunscreens are turning clothing orange, consumers and brands say

TIME

Will a simple pitcher do, or should you revamp your home's entire water filtration system? Here's how to tell.

Do You Really Need a Water Filter?

New York State

Who: A New York man has filed a revised class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola and its subsidiary Simply Orange Juice Co. Why: The plaintiff says the company sells juices that contain PFAS, otherwise known as forever chemicals. Where: The Simply Orange PFAS class action lawsuit was filed in a New...

Revised class action says all Simply Orange juice products contain PFAS

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Shape Magazine

It’s a “miracle worker” for dry, saggy complexions, per another reviewer.

A 73-Year-Old Said This Firming Body Lotion Smooths Their ‘Thin and Wrinkly’ Skin

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

You are either a coffee drinker or a tea drinker — and they will fight each other over which is better. In an effort for us all to get along, let’s focus on tea. Like with coffee, if you don’t drink tea regularly, you don’t know how many options there are. While that’s what true tea drinkers live for, it could be confusing for someone brewing their first pot. Here is a rundown of some of the types of tea if you want to switch from coffee grounds to tea leaves.

Types of tea: Everything you need to know

Water is a tricky thing—pure, refreshing, and life-giving yet capable of hiding pesky (and sometimes dangerous) microbes. Things get even dicier when you’re drinking water in a country with different sanitation practices or sourcing from a natural body of water. One of the best tips for drinking more water is to make sure you always have a healthy source on hand.

Which type of water bottle should you bring?

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Kentucky State

As beverage collabs go, here’s an unusual one: beloved Kentucky bourbon brand Castle & Key Distillery is working with premium knife company GiantMouse Knives to create a signature bourbon-inspired blade. The Castle & Key Distiller’s Blade comes in two versions, one blue version that will be sold on its...

GiantMouse Knives is working with Kentucky-based Castle & Key Distillery

Scripps News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says there's no evidence showing antibacterial soaps can better prevent illness and may do more harm than good.

Trying to beat back-to-school germs? Don't use antibacterial soap, FDA says

Tom's Guide

Bed bugs are a nightmare, but certain essential oils can help you get rid of these pests and leave your mattress looking and smelling like new.

Mattress cleaning: 3 essential oils that get rid of bed bugs fast

NewsBreak

The research looks at extracting compounds like lactic acid from whisky by-products

Like virtually all forms of production, distilling Scotch creates by-products. Now, researchers are looking into whether these by-products could be put to use to both save...

The research looks at extracting compounds like lactic acid from whisky by-products

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