The Atomic Cosmos Blog
The secrets of embalming human bodies
Embalming is the practice of preserving bodies after death in order to forestall decomposition. It has become the norm during the past century to embalm bodies with formaldehyde after death; however, despite formaldehyde being the most common fluid used in embalming bodies, it has significant consequences to both the mortician and environment.
The chemical art behind snowflakes
Some of us who live in colder climates love to watch the snow fall during the winter season! This post describes the evolution, structure, and uniqueness of snowflakes. Some questions explored are why no two snowflakes are alike and why snowflakes come in a wide array of patterns.