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Chemistry at Home: Crayons
Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 11
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 do color changing markers change color?
Episode 88
#088
Remember those markers that would magically change colors when you marked over them with the right marker? Well while it seems very magical, it'…
4 years, 11 months ago
Bonus: Does gunpowder explode? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 18
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about gunpowder, our wellbei…
4 years, 11 months ago
What is jam? (and jelly and preserves etc.)
Episode 87
#087
Jams, jellies, preserves, marmalade. So many kinds of fruit spreads, but how are they made? How do they go from fruit to gooey spread? How are t…
4 years, 11 months ago
What and why is maple syrup?
Episode 86
#086
We all know that maple syrup is one of Canada's most popular gifts to the world, but what really is it? Why do maple trees (and other trees) eve…
4 years, 11 months ago
Why do plants die in freezing weather?
Episode 85
#085
Well here in Texas, we just suffered through an intense freeze. And many a plant became a casualty of the cold, but why? What's going on at the …
5 years ago
What are muscles and their cramps?
Episode 84
#084
Wait, muscles are biology right? Well they're also chemistry. And guess what, muscle soreness and cramps are also chemistry. And believe it or n…
5 years ago
Extra Special Bonus: Time Warp!
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 18
In this month's bonus episode, we share a special old Q&R that we've had in our back pocket for almost a year…
5 years ago
How do bath bombs fizz?
Episode 83
#083
This might be one of the best chances to both listen to AND experience chemistry at the same time. Grab a bath bomb, fill up the tub, and let's …
5 years ago
Chemistry at Home: Vinegar and Baking Soda (with Stephanie Ryan Ph.D.)
Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 10
We have a very special guest this month, Stephanie Ryan Ph.D. aka @letslearnaboutscience (on Instagram)! Stephani…
5 years ago