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How can sunlight turn into electricity?
Episode 21
#021 Rebroadcast
This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of solar energy. How do we capture energy from the sun and turn it into electricity…
3 years, 9 months ago
How do ADHD and Adderall™ change the chemistry in our brains?
Episode 134
#134
Well newsflash, the brain is complicated. And a surprising amount of what's going on in our brains is chemistry. But what about ADHD? What's hap…
3 years, 10 months ago
Bonus: Animals have tears? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 30
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about lobsters, crying, ligh…
3 years, 10 months ago
Is crying chemistry? (the fascinating science of tears)
Episode 133
#133
Have you ever wondered what tears are? If not, is it because you think you already know? Chances are, you don't actually know what tears are! It…
3 years, 10 months ago
Why does rain smell?
Episode 29
#029 Rebroadcast
What's that smell? This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of smell. Now a lot of smell science has to do with our physiolo…
3 years, 10 months ago
Why do lobsters turn red? (when we cook them)
Episode 132
#132
When you think of lobsters, you probably always imagine them being red. But they're only actually red after they die, or more specifically, afte…
3 years, 11 months ago
Bonus: What do sunscreen and paint have in common? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 29
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about soda bubbles, mentos, …
3 years, 11 months ago
Why do sodas explode? (when we shake them)
Episode 131
#131
We've all shaken up a carbonated drink, either accidentally or on purpose, so we all know what happens. But why? Why does simply shaking it agit…
3 years, 11 months ago
Why is the sky blue?
Episode 34
#034 Rebroadcast
This week, Melissa and Jam explore the oldest question in the book. But we're not going to answer it. Just kidding. Why the HECK is …
3 years, 11 months ago
Bonus: Chemistry and Greek myths? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 28
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about greek myth analogies, …
3 years, 11 months ago