European scientists became interested in the natural effervescence of mineral waters in the sixteenth century. Mineral-water springs were very popular at the time because of their supposed therapeutic properties. Chemists and scientists studied the...

Carbonated water, also known as sparkling water, fizzy water, soda water, club soda, seltzer water, or pop water is plain water into which carbon dioxide gas has been dissolved, and is the major and defining component of most "soft drinks". The process...

Bye-bye bottled water. Hello eau de tap. A new trend is in the pipeline, with some upscale restaurants ditching packaged H2O in the name of conservation.The bottled water backlash, which recently spread to the venerable Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley, is spurred by environmental concerns...

Q. What is green dry cleaning and how can I find a cleaner near me that does it?A. Dry cleaners looking for a chemical-free method have learned something from the domestic goddesses who run for the club soda to prevent a stain from setting. Simply...

John Pemberton was a brilliant pharmacist but a poor businessman.In 1886, the Atlanta druggist created the formula for Coca-Cola, but never thought to sell it anywhere other than his own store.For years it was little more than a local favorite.Asa Griggs Candler (1851-1929) saw its...