This month we feature chemicals that have important applications in industry and the lab.—Ed. Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) is a natural product found in many settings, including the minerals aragonite 1 ...

Expensive carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are gaining momentum around the world as a way to combat greenhouse gas emissions (or is that sweep them under the carpet?), India’s Economic Times ...

Calcium carbonate is everywhere. From seashells to eggshells to antacid medicine, it is one of the most abundant minerals on our planet. But scientists still don’t agree on how it forms its many ...

When most people hear “calcium,” they immediately think of strong bones and teeth. While this connection is certainly valid, calcium carbonate’s benefits extend far beyond skeletal support. This ...

Sea cucumbers secrete acidic compounds that may be weakening the structure of the coral communities in which they live. The main component of a coral reef is calcium carbonate (CaCO3), a mineral that ...