Acid-Washed Jeans or Alkali-Washed Jeans?

Over the past few years, denim jeans manufacturers have expanded their horizons by producing jeans in a wide range of styles—from low-rise, slim-fit, jeggings, and kicked-flare, to lower-waist jeans, among others. One particular style that has experienced a resurgence in popularity every now and then is acid-washed jeans. The style of denim jeans has remained … Read more

Chemistry of Soap Mummies Explained

The Soap Lady and the Soap Man are two notable examples of mummified remains that have captured the attention of scientists, historians, and the public alike due to their unique preservation as “soap mummies.” Both were discovered by construction workers in the same graveyard near a Philadelphia train station in 1875 during routine infrastructural changes … Read more

Why Venus Has Concentrated Sulphuric Acid Clouds

Earth is not the only planet where acids are found. Scientists have proved that some planets do contain acids in greater abundance than Earth. One of these planets is Venus. While Earth’s atmosphere is composed of Nitrogen (79%), oxygen (20%), and other gases (1%), Venus’ atmosphere is made up of thick clouds of nitrogen, carbon … Read more