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The reaction between sodium and mercury produces a specialized amalgam with unique chemical properties and industrial applications. Discover the science behind this fascinating process. Medicare ...

Anyone who’s been told to try a low-sodium diet knows that cutting back on sodium can be a real challenge. It’s often not enough to put down the salt shaker; it’s also a matter of reading nutrition ...

After decades of lithium-ion batteries dominating the market, a new option has emerged: batteries made with sodium ions. Scientists have been researching alternatives to lithium for years. Much of the ...

New simulations suggest that a 9-mile-thick layer of solid diamonds may lurk deep below the surface of Mercury. The gems almost certainly can't be mined for bling — but they may help solve some of the ...

Abstract: Solid-state lighting (LED lighting) is an energy efficient alternative to conventional sodium, mercury and fluorescent outdoor lighting. The high spectral density of blue light emitted by ...