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How is nail polish chemistry?
Episode 69
#069
There's this stuff, you've probably heard of it, that you can put on 10-20 specific places on your body, and it stays there, and it can be diffe…
5 years, 3 months ago
Is science always right?
Episode 68
#068
This week we issue a correction, joining other science publications issuing the same correction. That's kind of an obvious answer to the questio…
5 years, 4 months ago
How do glowsticks glow?
Episode 67
#067
Guess what time of year it is. It's spooky time! One thing we see a lot of during this time of year, is things that glow. And you better believe…
5 years, 4 months ago
Chemistry at Home: Cabbage Juice
Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 6
Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month,…
5 years, 4 months ago
What IS lavender oil?
Episode 66
#066
This week we take a teeny tiny step into the vast, intimidating sea of essential oils. Not to worry, we're sticking to the chemistry. And we're …
5 years, 4 months ago
Bonus: How do you remove superglue from your fingers? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 14
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about buying renewable items…
5 years, 4 months ago
Why do leaves change color in the fall?
Episode 65
#065
It's Fall! You know why they call Fall Fall? Well because the leaves fall. But before that, the leaves change color. Why do they do that? How? I…
5 years, 4 months ago
What's the future of recycling?
Episode 64
#064
Part 3 of 3 on plastic! This week we look to the future. Is there hope to overcome our piles of plastic? What new ways of recycling are coming d…
5 years, 4 months ago
Is plastic really recyclable?
Episode 63
#063
This is part 2 of 3 on plastic, so check out last week's episode if you haven't yet! This week, Melissa and Jam dive into one of the weightiest …
5 years, 5 months ago
Chemistry at Home: Slime
Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 5
Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month,…
5 years, 5 months ago