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implantable LCD lenses could replace glasses and contacts

10/22/2015

 
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How does a permanent set of contact lenses to correct your eye sight sound? no more glasses or dry, itchy eyes due to contacts. Well this could be possible in the very near future with the invention of UK student Devesh Mistry idea to use an auto-focusing, liquid crystal material to corrects all kinds of defects in vision.

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Is  this the lightest material in the world?

10/20/2015

 
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The worlds lightest material known to science has a structure that is made out of around 99.99% air (says aerospace company - Boeing). The name of the material goes by Microlattice; the lightest metallic structure ever made. In fact the material is so light it can actually balance on top a dandelion; however, don't be fooled, for the material is very strong.

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Does Mercury(II) fulminate really react the way it did on breaking bad?

10/19/2015

 
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In season 1 episode 6 of breaking bad Walter takes some mercury fulminate a blows up Tuco's HQ. Can it really cause the explosion that it did in the show?

The answer was given in mythbusters; to test the mercury fulminate, 5 grams (in the show Walt had around 50g) of the stuff (which was wired to a squib) was placed inside a pumpkin. The mission was to see if it made a 'big' explosion; the results were good. The pumpkin was literally no more; check out the video.

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perfect chocolate Chip Cookies, Explained by chemistry

10/5/2015

 
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We all know that chocolate chip cookies are just irresistible when it comes down to treats. But how do we get the perfect chocolate chip cookie? 

Well, it all comes down to the chemistry; as you may or may not already be aware of, cooking is all about the chemistry. You get the chemistry right your going to get the taste right.

So here is a quick guide to the perfect cookie: 



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Fascinating chemistry in five videos

7/31/2014

 
Chemistry is amazing, there is so much more to discover but for now check out these videos

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