Monthly Archives: November 2013

Fracking: The more you know….

Posted on November 20, 2013 by

The controversies around hydraulic fracturing of shale deposits continue to swirl even as tens of thousands of new wells are being drilled every year in a number of states.  Opponents of fracking cite poor drilling practices, drinking water contamination, growing fresh water scarcity and methane … Continue reading →

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Material chemistry in hip joint implants

Posted on November 4, 2013 by

Since I often write about chemical subjects, I thought it would be interesting for many of our more-advanced-in-age readers to read about the chemistry of hip joint implants, a subject with which I became very familiar a few months ago. The artificial hip joint consists … Continue reading →

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