iVillage.com: Health, Beauty, Pregnancy, Entertainment, Women's Community and More - iVillage 15 Mindblowingly Awesome Chemistry GIFs You don’t need to watch Breaking Bad to know that chemistry is pretty awesome. Below, we explore our favorite 15 chemistry GIFs and the science behind them (when we could figure it out): Melting Metal With Magnets The Science: The copper wire has a significant amount of AC electricity running through it, causing it to act like a really strong electromagnet. Orange LED Light In Liquid Nitrogen The Science: When an LED is immersed in liquid nitrogen, the electrons lose a lot of thermal energy, even when the light isn’t turned on. Awesome Chemistry GIFs: Heating Mercury Thiocyanate Hydrogen Peroxide Catalyzed By Potassium Iodide Plitvice, a watery paradise in Croatia In recent years, Croatia has changed from a relative unknown to one of the trendiest destinations in Europe. To a great extent this is due to the country's rocky littoral, which, washed by the Adriatic, is considered one of the most beautiful of the Mediterranean coastlines. Then there is the rich history and cultural heritage of medieval towns such as Dubrovnik, Split and Sibenik. But the well-deserved popularity also depends on the protected natural areas, which make up some ten per cent of the country's area. Eight areas enjoy national park status – a very high number for a relatively small country. Of these, Plitvice is the best known. Use the left and right arrow keys to view the images Plitvice Lakes National Park is in the Lika region of Croatia and lies in a plateau surrounded by three mountains, not far from the border with Bosnia The park is criss-crossed by a series of paths and trails that allow visitors to explore the area and observe the flora and fauna
Magic Johnson On What Has Changed In HIV/AIDS Over The Last 20 Years When NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson was diagnosed with HIV a little more than 20 years ago, he said his wife was afraid. "Cookie was fearful about the reaction of people ... [HIV was something] you had to whisper about," the 54-year-old explained at a recent press event. Indeed, a study released just this year in the journal AIDS showed that people infected with HIV who have their condition well-controlled with treatment aren't likely to die any earlier than their non-infected counterparts. We got a chance to talk one-on-one with Johnson to discuss what's changed over the last 20 years when it comes to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV -- for good and for bad. On how things are different today: "Twenty-two years ago, there was only one drug available," Johnson said. On the changing face of HIV: When HIV was first making its way into the public eye, it was primarily ravaging the gay, white community, he said. "You can do it all at home.
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