null

Categories
    Petroleum Product of the Week: Hair Color(Post)

    With the changing of seasons sometimes come the changing of hair colors. Temperatures drop and people opt for more warm, darker colors. Once the temperatures rise, they'll change again and pe

    How 'Mechanical Gears' Help These Insects Jump(Post)

    We're no strangers to gears. They appear in mechanisms dating back before the common era and continue to be used in modern machines. Everything from clocks (including the Long Now variety) to

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Contact Lenses(Post)

    Have you ever seen someone struggle to put in contact lenses? It's hilarious for the first 2 minutes and then it becomes rather frustrating to endure: even for the observer. Stic

    Soft-Robots Heal Themselves with Specialized Rubber(Post)

    Scientists derive rubbery materials naturally from trees or manufactured synthetically from petroleum. When referring to synthetic rubbers, the term elastomer is used to describe these

    Polyethylene Balloons Keep an Eye on Hurricanes(Post)

    On a day-to-day basis, it's nearly impossible to avoid coming in contact with polyethylene. The most frequently occurring plastic is found in several items from household containers to

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Elastic Underwear(Post)

    Tighty whities, boxers, g-strings, boxer briefs, hipsters ... short of going commando, chances are you have some petroleum products below the belt. Today's undies are a modern invention

    Frequently Asked Questions (Page)

    You have questions, and we have the answers. We've compiled a list of our most commonly asked questions, but if you don't see yours you can always Contact Us.

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Candles(Post)

    Now that it's "officially" fall, I couldn't be happier. My tastes are stereotypical: I love the weather, the changing leaves, the sweaters, and the candles--oh do I love the candles.

    Skiing: Here's the Key to Gliding Down the Slopes(Post)

    This time of year, skiing is a popular sport for many. For some, it's popular year-round if the weather is right. Personally, I'm not good at skiing. I've gone, and I'd go again, but I just

    Petrochemicals: Clearing the Name of Petroleum One Product at a Time(Post)

    Planet Earth runs on Petrol It's no exaggeration to say that the world runs on petroleum and no, I don't just mean automobiles. Petroleum is everywhere, even in places where you least exp

    CNG may be the new, preferred fuel for Fleet Owners(Post)

    Commercial vehicle fleets are not all diesel-powered. Over the last few years, the diesel-dominated industry of fuels for fleet vehicles is now being challenged by a relative newcomer to th

    History of Haunted Hayrides and Houses(Post)

    This time of year is my absolute favorite. The smell in the air, pumpkin pie, and haunted hayrides. I attended my first one of the year this past weekend, making it for the opening nigh