Titrations, pH, and our funky fish tank
If the fish in our office tank could talk, they’d probably be saying “the struggle is real” right now. There’s...
VW Emission Scandal & Out of Specification Investigations
By now, many owners of diesel-powered Volkswagens are looking at their VWs and wondering if the vehicles are really as...
Scanning Electron Microscopy Takes Out of this World Images
What you are looking at isn’t from outer space it’s actually earth– a 3,300 magnified view of diatomaceous earth to...
Calling all Foodies: The Science of Spice
Yesterday our team was able to experience the deliciousness that is Lebanese food at a wonderful local restaurant, Belkoom. While...
Polymer and carbon nanotubes: A tag team of innovation
Polymers can amplify the advantages to carbon nanotubes in many different ways.
Sticky situations: Thoughts on polymers in chewing gum
Can you name the only polymer that comes with baseball cards, comics and the approval of four out of five dentists?
The case of cheese puffs vs polyester bags
This is the case of cheese puffs versus polyester bags, the honorable Polymer Solutions presiding.
Testing for Formaldehyde in Flooring
This guest blog post and accompanying photo were provided by Dale Arter with NTA. All too often, news shows report...
Raise Your Glass to Chromatography!
How can you tell if a wine is good? By tasting it, obviously. However, there are other ways. Oenology, or...
Additional studies required to verify safety of crumb rubber
Crumb rubber has been the subject of scrutiny recently, and additional testing should commence soon to address any current concerns related to the health risks posed by this material.
3D Printed Cars
When the first automobiles were made on Henry Ford’s manufacturing line in 1913, the efficiency gained was unfathomable. A process...
Adhesives, Unexpected Outcomes, & the Post-It®
Have you heard the tale of the Post-it® note? It is an accidental discovery that leads to discussion about the...