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Back to SearchDo anti-aging products work?
Episode 99
#099 Rebroadcast
In this special re-release episode, Melissa and Jam dive deep into the world of Vitamin A (retinol) and its role in anti-aging skinc…
1 year, 8 months ago
What even ARE vitamins? And do we actually need them?
Episode 188
#188
In this episode, hosts Melissa and Jam dive into the basics of vitamins. They discuss the origins of vitamins, why they are labeled with letters…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ask a Chemist: Why do you need yogurt to make yogurt? (And other questions)
Question and Response 56
In this bonus edition of Chemistry for Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam engage with their listeners by answering a variety o…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why does hair turn grey when we age?
Episode 187
#187
This episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life' delves into the fascinating world of gray hair, exploring its chemistry and biological processes. Host…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why do bad smells smell bad?
Episode 30
#030 Rebroadcast
Melissa and Jam continue to sniff out the chemistry of smell, focusing this week on bad smells. Why are we so good at smelling bad s…
1 year, 9 months ago
What is old people smell? And is the internet wrong about it?
Episode 186
#186
In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life' hosts Melissa and Jam explore the common notion that elderly people have a distinct smell. They del…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ask a Chemist: Reddit Edition!
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 55
In this bonus episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam deviate from their usual format of …
1 year, 10 months ago
Is compost dirt??
Episode 185
#185
Let's make dirt. Or is it dirt? I don't know, well, can you dig it? We've all heard of compost, maybe you compost, maybe your friend does, mayb…
1 year, 10 months ago
How do sunglasses protect our eyes?
Episode 82
#082 Rebroadcast
Wow sunglasses sure are cool. What's the coolest thing about them? Is it how cool they make us look and feel? Or is it the chemistr…
1 year, 10 months ago
What are the Northern Lights?
Episode 184
#184
That's right, the Northern Lights aren't just cool CGI after all. They're real, but what are they? Why do they occur? And how are they chemistr…
1 year, 10 months ago