While we refer to substances by their common names in everyday life, all these substances have a chemical name and a chemical formula that scientists and researchers use. The system of chemical naming ...

Parents aren’t to blame for all the silly names in the world--the absurdity crosses species lines. Imagine a diminutive crustacean having to live up to a name like ...

CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is a natural gas stored under high pressure. It is lighter than air and ideal for vehicles due to its cleaner and more cost-effective value. CNG is different from LPG ...

Nomenclature -- the "art" of naming organic chemicals -- is crazy making. Some chemical names are simple. Some are complex. What's more, saying the names of some chemicals makes you sound like a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: How do pharmaceutical companies arrive at the names of their drugs? -- M.G. ANSWER: Every new drug starts with three names: a chemical name, a generic name and a brand name. The ...