By studying how limestone dissolution influences atmospheric CO₂ levels, Lich’s work contributes to ongoing efforts to ...

Lillian Abernathy, a student researcher at ASMS, explains, “Carbonic acid takes away the necessary nutrients that oysters need to grow their shells.” Tanks used inside of the ASMS lab for ...

Carbonated water gets its fizz from carbon dioxide. A chemical reaction in your mouth turns the CO2 into carbonic acid, not only giving the drink a tangy, zesty, refreshing bite, but also making i ...

The gas creates carbonic acid, which burns their eyes and mucus membranes. Elevations of carbon dioxide in the blood lead to “air hunger,” triggering fear and panic. Despite being promoted as ...

The primary effect is its demineralization of enamel. Anything carbonated gets its fizziness from carbonic acid, which quite literally erodes enamel away." Eugenio Marongiu / Getty Images/Image ...