Check out this infographic and read why you may want to choose your sunscreens carefully!
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Spotlight on Chemistry: Scuba Diving
Oxygen tanks are a vital part of any scuba diver’s gear – but not all oxygen tanks are the same. Check out this infographic to learn about various types of diving air mixes and their uses.
Chemistry Spotlight: Lava and Volcanic Gases
If you’ve seen the news recently you’ve probably heard of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. Kilauea has been erupting for almost three months now, and has been causing plenty of damage to Hawaii’s “Big Island.” Take a look at some of the chemical components of lava and volcanic gases:
This infographic was created by Andy Brunning. To see more of Brunning’s work, go to compoundchem.com. To see all of C&EN’s Periodic Graphics, visit cenm.ag/periodicgraphics.
Spotlight on Chemistry: Slime
If you have any younger family or friends, or have stumbled upon Instagram’s #satisfyingvideos tag (which has an astounding 1.3 million posts), you’ve doubtless noticed the world’s current fascination with slime. Learn about the chemistry behind the trendy substance:
