The Atomic Cosmos Blog

Element of the day: Bismuth
This week on “Element of the Day,” we will learn about bismuth. This relatively nontoxic metal has many surprising applications ranging from treating an upset stomach to using it in artists’ paint.

Understanding the permanency of tattoos
In this day and age, most of us know someone who has several tattoos. This post explores the chemical components of the ink that makes up a tattoo and how our immune system is to thank (or blame) for their permanency.