Q: What happens when the elements stage a play?

A: They actinium (act-in-'em)

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Everyday Chemistry - Why is blood collected in 'heparinised' vials?

When you have to take a blood test, do you notice that the lab person collects your blood into a special tube marked 'heparinised'? Let's find out why a special vial is needed.

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Everyday Chemistry - Always under attack by mosquitoes? Find out why!

Do you consider yourself sweet-blooded just because mosquitoes attack you more than others? Well, people may call it just your imagination to rule it out, however that is not right. Mosquitoes really have their preferences and may find one target more attractive than the other.

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Everyday Chemistry - Is Salt Bad for You?

Salt is often demonised by "food experts" as they consider it responsible in causing high blood pressure, heart disease and other health ailments in humans. However, we need to remember that this simple chemical is very important in every diet but what needs to be considered is that it should be used in moderation.

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History & Future - The Polymer that won the Korean War

In the Second World War, soldiers injured on the battlefield often died of very low blood pressure before they could reach hospital. But there was a dramatic change when the Korean War happened. There was a miracle life saver around - dextran.

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History & Future - The Discovery of Blood Groups

If someone you know gets hurt and needs a lot of blood, you have to find a blood donor who has the same blood group. Did you wonder why this is so necessary? Why not anyone's blood? The answer lies in the chemistry of blood.

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History & Future - What are nanorobots?

Each one of us has been to the doctor for some reason or the other. Imagine one day you go to a doctor for treating persistent fever and instead of prescribing medicines or an injection shot, the doctor refers to a medical team that implants a tiny robot in your bloodstream. Surprising isn't it? Let us find out how...

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