Hydrazine Sulfate
The synthetic sulfate salt of hydrazine, a derivative of ammonia, is hydrazine sulfate, more accurately called hydrazinium hydrogensulfate. It is the anion bisulfate (hydrogensulfate), with…
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Nacrite: Properties and Occurrences
Nacrite is a clay mineral, consisting of hydrous silicate of aluminum and being polymorphous with kaolinite. Its formula, Al2Si2O5(OH)4, is a clay mineral that is…
The Truth behind the Urban Legend Those Cockroaches Can Survive Nuclear War
As you learned your frustrating drills about hiding under a chair to survive a nuclear explosion during the Cold War, you probably overwhelmed by the…
The First People in America Brought Their Dogs Along
When people first set foot in America, they moved very close to stubbornly cracked paws. This is according to new research that the first few…
“Rediscovered” Volcano Mouse Survived the Second Most Powerful Eruption of the 20th Century
On June 15, 1991, after 500 years of dormancy, Mount Pinatubo erupted – the second most powerful terrestrial volcanic eruption of the 20th century. Despite…
Hummingbird-Cam Gets Up Close and Personal With Monarch Swarm in Incredible Video
As much as we love nature, feelings rarely reciprocate. Chances are if you are a human being, your camera phone is like a tree they…
“Exquisite” New Parasaurolophus Skull Reveals Secrets of Its Funky Tube Crest
Following the global discovery of the dinosaur butthole earlier this month, Jakob Vinther from the University of Bristol’s School of Earth Sciences highlighted the need…
One of the Largest Whale Carcasses Ever Found In the Mediterranean Washed Up In Italy
One of the largest whale carcasses ever found in the Mediterranean has discovered off the coast of Italy. The Finn whale was discovering near the…
Watch These Rehabilitated Former Pet Slow Lorises Get Returned To the Wild
Rehabilitating and return of captive animals to the wild once is a complex process, animals that have become accustomed to humans, as part of a live…
World’s Smallest Chameleon Discovered and it’s “Surprisingly” Well-Endowed
Camouflage is a valuable feature for both hunters and prey, but it can be a bit of a pain as field biologists are sorting out…
South America’s Predatory Harpy Eagles Could Be In Trouble, Study Warns
The Harpy eagle is probably one of the most impressive and ferocious birds on the planet with a huge length of up to 2 meters (6.5…
The Average Human Is Probably Fatter Than an Elephant, Study Suggests
Elephants may be the largest land mammals on the planet, but new research has revealed that ordinary humans are actually more prosperous than these giant…
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