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How is plastic being removed from the ocean?
Technology, Chemistry, Biology Caitlin Olson 12/26/25 Technology, Chemistry, Biology Caitlin Olson 12/26/25

How is plastic being removed from the ocean?

It's pretty plast-uck (but we're working on it)

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What do antioxidants do and why do we need antioxidants if we need oxygen to survive?
Science, Biology, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Science, Biology, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

What do antioxidants do and why do we need antioxidants if we need oxygen to survive?

Take a deep breath and then dive into the biochemistry that keeps you trucking along.

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What is vinegar and how does vinegar preserve food?
Science, Chemistry, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Science, Chemistry, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

What is vinegar and how does vinegar preserve food?

And what exactly is the “mother” of vinegar?

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Why doesn't honey go bad?
Science, Life Skills, Biology, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 11/16/23 Science, Life Skills, Biology, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 11/16/23

Why doesn't honey go bad?

Bees are miracle workers.

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How is non-alcoholic beer made?
Science, Food & Drink, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 3/10/23 Science, Food & Drink, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 3/10/23

How is non-alcoholic beer made?

99 bottles of buzz-free beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer!

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