Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat to Use and Avoid in the Kitchen: 3 Tips From a Chemist
Melissa and Jam discuss the top three kitchen products and habits Melissa avoids and loves based on her expertise in chemistry. She advises against u…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How does Poo-Pourri prevent unpleasant smells?
Episode 222
Melissa and Jam discuss the chemistry behind Poopourri Toilet Spray. Melissa explains how the spray works by forming a non-polar oil layer on top of …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
How do odor absorbers work?
Episode 72
#072 Rebroadcast
You know what they say, everyone's experienced odors, and 99.99% of all odors smell. We have room sprays, candles, air fresheners, e…
5 months ago
Are your lips being tricked by chapstick?
Episode 221
Melissa and Jam delve into the science behind lip balm, investigating whether products like Chapstick and Burt's Bees are beneficial or if they could…
5 months, 1 week ago
Ask a Chemist: Why is glass clear? (and other questions)
Melissa and Jam tackle a range of fascinating chemistry questions from their audience in this episode of 'Chemistry For Your Life'. They discuss why …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Does lotion really hydrate dry skin?
Episode 220
Melissa and Jam discuss the science behind moisturizers and how they help with dry skin. The conversation covers the role of occlusives like petroleu…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
What are shooting stars?
Episode 219
Melissa and Jam explore the science behind shooting stars, unraveling the chemistry that turns space rocks into brilliant streaks of light in our nig…
6 months ago
How do glowsticks glow?
Episode 67
#067 Rebroadcast (Originally Aired October 2020)
Guess what time of year it is. It's spooky time! One thing we see a lot of during this time of year,…
6 months ago
What makes fireflies glow?
Episode 218
Melissa and Jam delve into the fascinating chemistry behind fireflies' bioluminescence. They explore how fireflies produce light through a complex se…
6 months, 1 week ago
Ask a Chemist: What would be worse, drinking bleach or gasoline? (and other questions)
Melissa and Jam dive into a variety of listener-submitted questions. They discuss the science behind fluffy shave ice versus mainland shaved ice, the…
6 months, 2 weeks ago