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Science
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Has Another Surprise: It's Full of Alcohol

Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas contains four times the typical methanol levels found in solar system comets, making it the second most methanol-rich comet ever measured.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area researchers hope to unlock the secrets of coastal fog - and understand how it's affected by climate change and pollution

A five-year, $3.7 million project will study California coastal fog's chemistry, ecological roles, and responses to climate change and pollution.
Coffee
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

The chemistry behind that pricey cup of civet coffee

Civet (kopi luwak) beans from Kodagu contain higher aroma-related fats and lower caffeine, protein, and acidity, likely due to digestive tract fermentation.
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