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How do face masks and respirators prevent you from breathing in harmful particles? As respiratory protection against coronavirus becomes increasingly important, Risk Bites dives into the science of face masks and respirators, and explores what makes for good protection, whether it’s a professional
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Head to https://squarespace.com/amateurchemistry to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code AMATEURCHEMISTRY In this video I go on a journey to create and experiment with the mythical clay-like copper amalgam while making some ultrafine copper powder and going through a w
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Nail polish hardeners that work with UV radiation are used in many nail salons. They are also available for use at home. But the UV-A radiation used is basically carcinogenic. We were asked how harmful the devices can be to the skin: In the video, we explain how UV-A radiation works, what to conside
Could alien blood be toxic to us? It may seem like a funny question, but it leads to some interesting scientific places! Not surprisingly, the chances that exo-toxicology (the toxicology of extraterrestrial life forms) becomes a critical issue in our lifetimes is small. But with rapid developments
