Los Angeles Times

Harvard University poisoning: What is sodium azide, anyway?

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. In August, six Harvard Medical School scientists were sickened after ...
The Fresno Bee

Chemical in COVID test kits can cause sickness if ingested, experts say. What to know

While at-home COVID-19 tests are considered safe and effective when used properly, a chemical found in some popular kits is leading to an increase in calls to poison control centers. Sodium azide is ...
WGRZ

Yes, some at-home COVID tests contain a toxic chemical, but they’re safe when used correctly

Starting next week, every home in the United States will be able to order four more free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, public health ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Poison centers in U.S., Ohio sound alarm on chemical in some COVID-19 at-home tests

Be aware: That COVID-19 test kit in your home could contain a toxic substance that may be harmful to your children and you. The substance is sodium azide, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical ...
Scientific American

How do airbags work?

Joseph S. Merola, a chemistry professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Virginia Tech, offers this explanation: Although we don't usually associate automobiles with chemistry ...