The Science of Fireworks: Illuminating the Night Sky with Chemistry

Fireworks have fascinated people for centuries with their brilliant colors, stunning patterns, and thunderous sounds. But behind the spectacle lies an interesting application of science, primarily based in chemistry and physics. In this blog post, we want to dive into…

Meeting your microbial neighbors with sourdough

Microbes are all around us -- in the dirt, on our food, in the air, on our skin. We often think of them being bad or pathogenic -- for example, flu viruses, strep bacteria, or ringworm fungus. But those "bad…