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How do batteries power our electronics?
Episode 105
#105
Batteries. The mysterious little cylinders that have powered our essentials and fun for decades. How in the world do they work? What's the chemi…
4 years, 10 months ago
Bonus: How do candy colors not mix? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 22
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about dyes, onions, soaps, c…
4 years, 10 months ago
What is cheese? And what does it have in common with soap?
Episode 104
#104
Seriously what the heck is cheese? It's a question we've all wondered, but most of us only ever know that it's from milk—but what else? How do w…
4 years, 10 months ago
What is hyaluronic acid and is it magical?
Episode 103
#103
What do roosters' combs and cows' eyeballs have that our skin needs? Let's add another chapter to the chemistry of skin care. Today we explore a…
4 years, 11 months ago
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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 months ago