Human Touch Of Chemistry - Basic Concepts, Fun & Facts of Chemistry in Daily Life

Why do stars twinkle?

�Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what they are up above the world so high like a diamond in the sky!� Heard of this rhyme? This is a famous nursery rhyme that most of us would have learnt while we were kids. Indeed this rhyme makes lot of sense. How many of us know the answer behind this small question, why do stars twinkle?

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Origin of Toilet Paper

Have you ever given a thought on how this toilet paper came into existence? Just as important as this small piece of paper is, it also has an interesting past. Let us find out...

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3 reasons why you should wear cotton in summer!

How do we feel when we come under a huge umbrella after walking for few minutes in scorching heat? Why do we start sweating too much especially if we are wearing clothes made of synthetic or any other fabric besides cotton? You will soon find an answer!

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What is neutral soap?

Some people nowadays use special liquid soaps and beauty bars to wash their hands, instead of regular soap. Think they're being snobby? Not really. Let's have a peep into what's in those special soaps.

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Meet Mr. Teflon!

When your mother pours the pan cake dough, to your surprise the pan cake comes out clean without even a piece sticking to the pan. You wonder if this is some kind of magic! This is definitely the magic of Teflon! Let us discover more...

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Video: Understanding Chemical Bonds

If you have had difficulty trying to know the difference between covalent, ionic and metallic bonds, here's a video that can help.

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How are glass bulbs frosted?

When studying for exams, you may have been bothered by the harsh glare from a light bulb or tube light. Use a frosted bulb, which reduces glare by giving diffused light.

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Know the difference between Baking powder and Baking soda

You are busy watching a cookery show when the host asks you to add baking powder at one instance and baking soda at the other. Confused? Don�t be! We will explain you the difference...

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Origins of Life: Biochemical Evolution

Fossilized bacteria inform the scientists the story of how life may have evolved in the unique environment of primordial Earth 3.8 billion years ago. Let us find out how life started....

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Francis Aston

Francis William Aston won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering isotopes by conducting mass spectrograph of isotopes. He conducted this research in a large amount of non-radioactive elements. He is also remembered for his whole-number rule.

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