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Why do we use hydrogen peroxide? (and should we?)
Episode 130
#130
For many people, hydrogen peroxide has been an essential first aid tool. Should it be? And before we answer that question, what even is hydrogen…
4 years ago
How does bleach remove color?
Episode 31
#031 Rebroadcast
How does bleach bleach stuff? Oh and also, what even is color? This week Melissa and Jam investigate these questions. What's the mol…
4 years ago
Why are blue jeans actually dyed yellow?
Episode 129
#129
Are you sitting down? Because we've got some news for you. Those blue jeans you own, they weren't actually dyed blue. They were dyed YELLOW. Tha…
4 years ago
Bonus: Is higher pH water better? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 27
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about stretching molecules, …
4 years, 1 month ago
Why do Pop Rocks pop?
Episode 128
#128
If you know what pop rocks are, then this episode will answer one of the greatest mysteries of your childhood. And if you've never heard of pop …
4 years, 1 month ago
What are antioxidants and are they even good for you?
Episode 22
#022 Rebroadcast
This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of antioxidants. What are they? Is it just magical stuff they put in sport drinks a…
4 years, 1 month ago
How does Benzoyl Peroxide fight acne?
Episode 127
#127
If you've ever had acne, you've probably tried some creams or washes with "benzoyl peroxide" somewhere on the label. How is it that this specifi…
4 years, 1 month ago
Bonus: How do gasses dissolve in liquid? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 26
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about fluoride, decaf coffee…
4 years, 1 month ago
How is coffee decaffeinated?
Episode 126
#126
Coffee Part 3! So we all know coffee has caffeine in it. But what if you want your coffee... without the caffeine? Is that as impossible as want…
4 years, 2 months ago
How does caffeine make you not sleepy?
Episode 59
#059 Rebroadcast
Ok so, caffeine. Some of us live on the stuff, and others of us want nothing to do with it. There's a lot of things caffeine can do …
4 years, 2 months ago