Hello Dinny/Shutterstock June 13, 2024 Why doesn’t water help with spicy food? What about milk or beer? Daniel Eldridge, Swinburne University of Technology Knowing a little bit of chemistry can help a lot when your mouth is on fire.
Most bourbon is made in Kentucky. Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment via Getty Images September 14, 2023 The complex chemistry behind America’s spirit – how bourbon gets its distinctive taste and color Michael W. Crowder, Miami University The bourbon industry has been booming in recent years, but what sets all the different types of bourbon apart?
Manufacturers inject carbon dioxide into beverages to make them fizzy. Jenny Dettrick/Moment via Getty Images August 14, 2023 The bubbly chemistry behind carbonated beverages Michael W. Crowder, Miami University Ever wonder how soda manufacturers get the bubbles and fizz inside the can? A chemist explains some of the science behind the carbonation process. Hint − it involves carbon.