In this video I carry out a desctructive distillation to produce putrescine. Putrescine is a useful molecule used in the production of Nylon. This is a more of a proof of concept than a useful method ...

Candy canes are a holiday staple with roots dating back to the 1600s. The story suggests that in 1670, a choirmaster in Cologne, Germany, gave children these sugary sticks shaped like a shepherd’s ...

Soak 12 dates (preferably Medjool) in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes. Once the dates have softened, remove the pits. Add ...

Warning: Cadaverine is absolutely putrid and it taints everything that it comes into contact with. It also does not wash off ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Researcher David Luke has been studying psychedelic experiences for most of his career. He found that many people were reporting meeting bizarre ...