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The Dire Consequences of the Kenyan Drought on Wildlife

The Dire Consequences of the Kenyan Drought on Wildlife

By Mariam Dandachli | Staff Writer
Kenya, a country in East Africa, houses various wildlife from cheetahs to zebras and many endangered species. However, due to climate change, it has been facing extreme droughts with the recent one being one of the worst in decades.

Acrylamide

Acrylamide

By Yervand Kondrahjian | Staff Writer

Acrylamide (AA — molecular formula C3H5ON) is a colorless, odorless, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water and polar solvents such as acetone and ethanol. It is an important manufacturing chemical used in the production of polymers and copolymers.