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Butadiene: A Ubiquitous Toxin

By Yervand Kondrahjian | Staff Writer
1,3-butadiene (butadiene, or BD), a colorless gas, is an important petrochemical manufactured in high volumes.

Nuclear Fusion: An Unlimited Clean Energy Source

Nuclear Fusion: An Unlimited Clean Energy Source

By Jana Sabra | Staff Writer
With the increasing impact of climate change on every aspect of our lives and the deterioration of our sole sanctuary’s health, global clean energy sources are urgently needed.

The Effects of Nitrates Exposure

The Effects of Nitrates Exposure

By Yervand Kondrahjian | Staff Writer

Nitrate can be found in water, soil and in the air around us as a natural chemical.  It is also found in various types of foods such as vegetables, dairy and meat, as well as processed meat in which it acts as a preservative.