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Maria E. Ortiz

An industrial reporter for 11 years, Maria E. Ortiz is a staff writer at Biology Insights specializing in materials science. Living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ortiz spent years reporting on manufacturing supply chains for trade publications.

Is Glass a Ceramic? The Science of Glass vs. Ceramics Chemistry
How Much Crude Oil Does It Take to Make a Gallon of Gas?Chemistry
What Mineral Is Used to Make Glass?Earth & Space
How Heavy Is Carbon Fiber? Density & Strength Explained Physics
What Are AAA Batteries Made Of?Chemistry
How Difficult Is Chemical Engineering? Honest Answer Chemistry
At What Temperature Does Glass Melt and Soften?Chemistry
How Does Water Get Into a Water Tower?Physics
5 Advantages and 5 Disadvantages of Natural Gas Chemistry
What Are the Advantages of Oil as an Energy Source?Physics
What Is Jet Fuel Called? Jet A, Jet A-1, and More Chemistry
When Are We Actually Going to Run Out of Oil?Environment
Where Is Iron Ore Mined and How Is It Extracted?Earth & Space
What Are Glass Windows Made Of and How Are They Made?Chemistry
How Was Iron Discovered and First Used by Humans?Chemistry
How Many Acres Do You Need Per Wind Turbine?Physics
What Is a Feedstock? Definition, Types, and Applications Chemistry
What Everyday Items and Industrial Uses Are Made of Silver?Chemistry
How Is Fiberglass Made? From Raw Materials to Finished Product Chemistry
What Are Leaded Glass Windows and Are They Safe?Environment
Is Borosilicate Glass Plastic?Chemistry
When Was PVC Invented? A Look at Its Accidental Discovery Chemistry
Self Powered Generator: The Future of Sustainable Energy Physics
How Deep Are Coal Mines? From Surface to Underground Earth & Space
Is Propane the Same as LPG? Key Differences Explained Chemistry
How Are Condoms Made? From Raw Materials to Testing Reproductive
What Are Some Raw Materials and Where Do They Come From?Chemistry
What Is Tarmac Made Of? The Ingredients Explained Chemistry
Can Glass Be Remelted and Reused?Chemistry
Is Rubber a Natural Resource or a Man-Made One?Chemistry