Sometimes the outcomes of treatments may be worse than the condition being treated. Lobotomy was one such example.

Scientific concepts are sometimes used to promote personal biases. A particularly dark example is the misuse of genetics in an attempt to create a dominant race, called eugenics.

While scientific discoveries have improved our lives, sometimes, they have been used in nefarious ways.

The Vaccine Makers Project website was recently recognized by PR News for the redesign and relaunch of the Vaccine Makers Project website.

Some students may wonder why they should study chemistry. The reality is that we all rely on chemistry every day whether we realize it or not. Having a basic understanding of chemistry concepts is useful in helping us to understand the world around us, including how we understand social issues.