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Silver Fulminate: Unstable Explosive and Children’s Toy

Silver fulminate will violently explode with the slightest provocation. Learn more about this silver compound and how it’s used to make a fun toy.

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Color-changing Gold

Color-changing Gold

Thanks to advanced nano-science, gold can be any color you want! Learn how an advanced embossing technique can change the color of gold.

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The Golden Outlook from Royal Bank Plaza

The Golden Outlook from Royal Bank Plaza

Gold can be pounded thin enough to cover glass and shield against heat and radiation. Read about how one building uses gold tinted windows to stay energy efficient.

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Clouds with Silver Linings: Weather Modification Using Silver Iodide

Clouds with Silver Linings: Weather Modification Using Silver Iodide

The crystal structure of silver iodide allows humans to control rain, hail, and fog. Learn how silver iodide and cloud seeding work in this blog post.

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Platinum-Based Cancer Treatments

Platinum-Based Cancer Treatments

Platinum-based antineoplastic drugs have been used to treat cancer for more than 50 years. Learn how platinum is used in cancer treatments in this blog post.

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A Future Source of Precious Metals: Asteroids?

A Future Source of Precious Metals: Asteroids?

Private sector companies are quickly making their way to space to mine precious metals from asteroids. Find out how viable this emerging field is here.

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