Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFun Fact or Fake Factoid?! Game Rematch (with Claire Caballero)
In this bonus episode, we host a rematch of our game “Fun Fact or Fake Factoid” with Claire and Jam, using stricter rules: each claim must be entirel…
11 hours ago
How do MRIs see inside our bodies, in 3D? (with Claire Caballero)
Episode 232
MRIs are loud. They’re huge. They’re magnetic. But what are they actually doing? This week, we bring Claire back to help us connect the dots between …
6 days, 14 hours ago
Is glass actually a liquid?
Episode 79
#079 Rebroadcast
Glass. The more you look at it, the more clear it becomes that it holds some serious mysteries. So what really is glass? Is it a liq…
2 weeks ago
What makes ice slippery? (A surprising science mystery)
Episode 231
#231
Why is ice so slippery? Is it because of a layer of water on top, or is it something more complex? Join us as we dive into the chemistry behind …
3 weeks ago
Reddit Chemistry: Why don't birds get shocked on power lines? (and other questions)
Why can birds sit on electrical wires without getting shocked? What's the chemistry behind cake mix versus baking from scratch? Why do some materials…
1 month ago
How do fans cool us off?
Episode 230
#230
Winter has us longing for warmer weather. BUT when it's a hot day how do fans keep us cool? Do fans actually lower the air temperature? What rol…
1 month ago
Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
Episode 37
#037 Rebroadcast
It's the lesson we've all had to learn the hard way. The pain our mouths feel when we take a treacherous swig of the post-brush pois…
1 month, 1 week ago
Does wool actually resist odor and bacteria?
Episode 229
#229
What makes wool an essential fabric for many people? Is lanolin truly antimicrobial, or is wool itself responsible for its famed properties? Joi…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ask a Chemist: Are X-rays really bad for you? (and other questions)
Question and Response #74
Melissa and Jam dive into a series of fascinating chemistry questions submitted by listeners. They explore how food affects…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
What is iodized salt? And why?
Episode 77
#077
Who's doing what to our salt? What's iodine, do we need it, why, and how do they get it in there? This week Melissa and Jam dive head first into…
2 months ago