The AIDS/HIV pandemic of 1981 took everyone by surprise. In the U.S., the FDA and pharmaceutical companies raced to test the effectiveness of drug candidates like AZT in clinical trials. Many patients turned to unproven, unregulated and illegal treatments like Peptide T, as portrayed in Dallas Buyers Club. But the film doesn’t do justice to the effectiveness of AZT, and the speed at which it was delivered to patients.
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Hot springs are popular throughout the world, especially in colder climates. There’s nothing like soaking your body in steaming hot water surrounded by picturesque views of snow-capped mountains. But hang on. Why is there an odor of rotten eggs coming...
From every day air travel to the awe-inspiring launch of space shuttles and satellites, we know that science is more than capable of taking us to the skies. But there is another, equally important field of research that flies under...
Within the food, cosmetic and personal care industries, there exists a growing demand for ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ products. However, the public’s desire for natural ingredients and sources is based on the clever marketing of misinformation and pseudoscience. And leading this...
When a particle gets small enough, it starts to behave strangely, like having the ability to be in two places at once. Protons, electrons and even whole atoms can exhibit these quantum effects and perform logic-defying acts. By studying these...
The Skeptical Chemist is all about communicating tough science to a wider audience.
Our evidence-based, referenced articles are divided into several sub-categories:
Everyday Science articles explain common occurrences, like what makes methanol toxic, and why the color blue is so rare in nature
Discovery to Market articles focus on the commercial side of research, such as the costs involved in drug development
Structure-Based Design articles delve into techniques and strategies researchers use to develop the next ‘blockbuster‘ compound
Not Exactly Peer Review is a column for discussing pseudoscience, presenting the facts against issues like the non-GMO project
