Why does asparagus produce odorous compounds?
The Smell of Asparagus Urine – Part 2
The Smell of Asparagus Urine – Part 1
What substances cause the characteristic smell of asparagus pee?
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Chemistry with Spit and Polish
For generations, conservators have been cleaning the surfaces of artworks with their saliva
Sir Henry’s Secret Pot of Gold – Part 3
How Henry Bessemer would advise modern entrepreneurs and how he smartly outwitted his competitors
Sir Henry’s Secret Pot of Gold – Part 2
Henry Bessemer's breakthrough method to make gold bronze
Sir Henry’s Secret Pot of Gold – Part 1
A true fairy tale for entrepreneurs—with a rocky start
Pyrethrum: History of a Bio-Insecticide – Part 6
How pyrethrins kill insects and the variety of modern pyrethroids
Pyrethrum: History of a Bio-Insecticide – Part 5
The fall of DDT and the rise of pyrethrin derivatives