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Enantiomers and diastereomers are stereoisomers. Here, we, at ScienceStruck, have undertaken an enantiomer vs. diastereomers comparison to highlight
Burn Varied Color Candles to Test How Color Affects the Burn-rate
It has been a long-held belief that natural white candles tend to burn faster than colored ones due to the lack of dye additives. However, does this
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Many tend to believe that mammatus clouds or the beautiful pouch-like patterns occurring in the sky give rise to tornadoes. However, this is not true.
A Complete List of North Carolina State Symbols
The General Assembly of North Carolina has adopted over 45 state symbols and emblems representing the State. This ScienceStruck article gives you a
Here are the Types of Underground Mining and Their Applications
The method to be used for underground mining depends on the concentration of ore, strength of the surrounding rock, and the various risks involved.
A Complete List of National Symbols of the United States
The national symbols of a country reflects its unique identity through various forms such as the national flag, anthem, animal, sport, and many other
Understanding Transform Boundary: Definition and Useful Examples
A type of plate tectonic boundary, other than the convergent and divergent boundaries is the transform boundary. This ScienceStruck article provides
Difference Between Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification
Despite the fact that both revolve around the build-up of toxic substances in the bodies of organisms, bioaccumulatiion and biomagnification are two