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Why do cornstarch and water do that thing?
Episode 78
#078
It's one of life's most head-scratchy questions, and one of the most popular chemistry mysteries for youtubers. So let's get to the bottom of th…
5 years, 4 months ago
What is iodized salt? And why?
Episode 77
#077
Who's doing what to our salt? What's iodine, do we need it, why, and how do they get it in there? This week Melissa and Jam dive head first into…
5 years, 5 months ago
How do fireworks use chemistry to look awesome?
Episode 76
#076
Happy New Years Eve! Let's all kiss 2020 a speedy (not speedy enough) goodbye and look at some beautiful exploding lights! And why not look at t…
5 years, 5 months ago
Chemistry at Home: Diapers
Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 8
Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month,…
5 years, 5 months ago
What are LEDs and how do they light up?
Episode 75
#075
Happy holidays, we hope you have a wonderful season whatever you celebrate! We've got a holiday related episode for you: LEDs. Well I guess we u…
5 years, 5 months ago
Bonus: Enzymes eat plastic? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 16
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about enzymes that eat plast…
5 years, 5 months ago
How do we see our breath in the air?
Episode 74
#074
This time of year, it's a common occurrence, something so common that we might not even wonder about it anymore. But really, why do we see our b…
5 years, 5 months ago
What is silver tarnish?
Episode 73
#073
Well if you haven't experienced silver tarnish yourself, then you've almost certainly heard people complain about it. Can anything last? These s…
5 years, 5 months ago
How do odor absorbers work?
Episode 72
#072
You know what they say, everyone's experienced odors, and 99.99% of all odors smell. We have room sprays, candles, air fresheners, etc. But how …
5 years, 6 months ago
Chemistry at Home: Leaf Pigments
Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 7
Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month,…
5 years, 6 months ago