Space & The Extreme
Xenon - A Stranger in Our Atmosphere
The alien element that powers Rocky's civilization in Project Hail Mary exists right here on Earth - and we're already using it to explore space.
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Welcome to
Belle's Chem Journal
My notes on the molecules that make up everything.
About Me
I'm currently a student in a dual degree biochemistry [BSc] and chemical engineering program [BASc], with a love for understanding how the world works at a molecular level. This journal is where I document the molecules that surround us. My purpose in creating this journal: to understand the universe one molecule at a time.
Alongside the chemistry, I also make art! You'll find original photographs and paintings in the gallery.
Behind My Journal
Chemicals are the foundation of our entire universe — they govern every breath, every movement, and every thought. Imagine what we could accomplish if we truly understood how every molecule affects our bodies and environment. To understand the basis of our universe is to wield the capability to manipulate it to its limits. This journal is my attempt to do exactly that, one molecule at a time.
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Food & Body
Creatine — Energy at the Speed of Need
From gym supplement to brain health — an exploration of the phosphocreatine system.
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Glycerin — Humble in Size, Strong in Hydration
It's in your skincare, your food, your medicine, and your body fat. The versatile chemistry of the small but mighty glycerin molecule.
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