Noah Tech Blog

If you have ever been around a smoldering match you are familiar with the smell of gaseous sulfur. But did you know sulfur can be used as a solid? 

Sulfur is among the most important elements in the industrialized world. In fact, sulfur is so heavily relied upon in industrial processes, the extent of its use is considered a reliable measure of industrial activity and the health of the national economy. 

Do you know someone with diabetes? 

With more than 100 million people in the United States suffering from diabetes or pre-diabetes, it is very likely that you do. In order to stay healthy and active, many diabetes patients rely on medication. 

The type of medication prescribed varies depending on which type of diabetes a patient has. In patients with Type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin. So, typically insulin has to be administered through injection. 

Open a medicine cabinet in any house in America and you are likely to find a bottle of aspirin. Clinically used for over 100 years, aspirin is the most common pain reliever and fever reducer. But aspirin has a few surprising properties you may not know about.

If you turn over your daily multivitamin bottle, you will likely notice that iron makes an appearance on the Supplement Facts label. 

While the formulation of each multivitamin product may be a mystery, the inclusion of iron is not. Iron plays a vital role in body function. And depending on your diet, consuming an iron supplement may be one of your best sources of iron. 

Here we will look at a few surprising facts about iron’s biological role in the human body. 

Bodies are extremely complex. Though we often think of our bodies as pure biology, the truth is chemistry is the catalyst that makes the human-machine run. The twists and turns in the complicated system of chemistry and human function can lead to some shocking revelations.

Case in point:

There is acid in our blood. And it plays an important role in our respiratory system.

Most people remember the periodic table from their high school chemistry class. They might even be able to name a few elements. But most people do not know how the elements they studied in high school show up in their medications. 

Imagine a future where the only emissions cars produce are water vapor and warm air. To some, this may sound like science fiction. But car manufacturers have already started selling cars like this in select markets throughout California and the northeast.

Every home in the developed world has chemistry running from its sinks. To enjoy the simple luxury of constant access to clean water, chemists have had to find ways to make our water supply safe for mass consumption.