What makes smoky, charred barbecue taste so good? The chemistry of cooking over an open flame

Barbecued food has unique and often delicious flavors. A food chemist explains how the process of grilling over an open flame can produce flavors unattainable through other cooking methods.

Kristine Nolin, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond • conversation
June 3, 2022 • ~8 min

The Southwest is on fire, with iconic deserts and towns at risk – 3 reasons the 2022 fire season is so early and intense

Fire season is getting longer, and the result is transforming iconic desert ecosystems. The start to 2022 has been so dire, one governor called for a federal disaster declaration.

Molly Hunter, Associate Research Professor in Environment and Natural Resources, University of Arizona • conversation
May 4, 2022 • ~8 min

The Southwest is on fire – with iconic deserts and towns at risk, Biden issues a disaster declaration

Fire season is getting longer, and the result is transforming iconic desert ecosystems. The start to 2022 has been so dire, one governor called for a federal disaster declaration.

Molly Hunter, Associate Research Professor in Environment and Natural Resources, University of Arizona • conversation
May 4, 2022 • ~8 min

The Southwest is on fire, iconic deserts and towns are at risk and Biden has issued a disaster declaration

Fire season is getting longer, and the result is transforming iconic desert ecosystems. The start to 2022 has been so dire, one governor called for a federal disaster declaration.

Molly Hunter, Associate Research Professor in Environment and Natural Resources, University of Arizona • conversation
May 4, 2022 • ~8 min

The Southwest is on fire, iconic deserts and towns are at risk and one governor is calling for a disaster declaration

Fire season is getting longer, and the result is transforming iconic desert ecosystems. The start to 2022 has been so dire, one governor called for a federal disaster declaration.

Molly Hunter, Associate Research Professor in Environment and Natural Resources, University of Arizona • conversation
May 4, 2022 • ~8 min

Traditional land burning is declining – here's why that's a problem

Controlled burns can benefit ecosystems and prevent wildfires burning out of control.

Ol Perkins, PhD Candidate in Environmental Modelling, King's College London • conversation
April 5, 2022 • ~7 min

Traditional fire use is declining globally – here's why that's a problem

Controlled burns can benefit ecosystems and prevent wildfires burning out of control.

Ol Perkins, PhD Candidate in Environmental Modelling, King's College London • conversation
April 5, 2022 • ~7 min

6 wildfire terms to understand, from red flag warning to 100% containment

Dry, windy conditions have fueled devastating fires in Texas. Understanding these terms can help people in at-risk areas prepare.

David Godwin, Director of the Southern Fire Exchange, University of Florida • conversation
March 21, 2022 • ~7 min

How a hurricane fueled wildfires in the Florida Panhandle

Hurricane Michael left a jumbled mess of downed trees. Cleaning it up is even harder than it sounds, and now dead trees are burning.

David Godwin, Director of the Southern Fire Exchange, University of Florida • conversation
March 10, 2022 • ~6 min

How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains the science behind the brilliant colors and sounds

Hidden underneath the bright colors and celebratory nature of fireworks is a combination of ancient chemistry and modern pyrotechnical recipes.

Paul E. Smith, Lecture Demonstrator for Chemistry, Purdue University • conversation
Dec. 21, 2021 • ~7 min

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