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What is benzene and why is it in my sunscreen?
Episode 102
#102
Well there's more to sunscreen than we thought. Like some super recent not so great info, about something called benzene. This is another exampl…
4 years, 8 months ago
Chemistry at home: Elephant's Toothpaste
Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 14
Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month…
4 years, 8 months ago
How are airbags made of chemicals?
Episode 101
#101
Ok we all get it, they save our lives, and they aren't just a really good Radiohead song. But HOW? Most of us never even need to experience airb…
4 years, 8 months ago
Bonus: Why do bug bites itch? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 21
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about bug bites, histamine, …
4 years, 8 months ago
CHEMISTRY QUIZ: Is Jam actually learning this stuff??
Episode 100
#100
For episode 100, it's time for a TEST. Jam has been learning chemistry every week for 100 weeks, but what does he know? What does he remember? L…
4 years, 8 months ago
Do anti-aging products work?
Episode 99
#099
The ads are everywhere. Trying to convince us to buy something to prevent or undo the wrinkles and skin damage that comes with aging. But can th…
4 years, 8 months ago
What’s the future of antihistamines?
Episode 98
#098
Could histamine and antihistamines do more than just affect our allergies? Actually yes. Today we discuss new and recent research in the world o…
4 years, 9 months ago
Chemistry at Home: Lifesavers in the Dark
Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 13
Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month…
4 years, 9 months ago
Why are seasonal allergies the worst?
Episode 97
#097
Most of us know the feeling. But what are we actually experiencing when we experience allergies? How does being around plants and pollen make us…
4 years, 9 months ago
Bonus: What color is grass at night? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 20
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about color changing markers…
4 years, 9 months ago