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What happens to eggs when we cook them? (with Jason Cress)
Episode 71
#071
It's time to crack into one of life's great mysteries: eggs. So what happens when we cook them?! How do they go from clear goo to white jiggle? …
5 years, 9 months ago
Bonus: Can equilibrium occur in any state of matter? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 15
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about equilibrium, recycling…
5 years, 9 months ago
How do diapers absorb liquid?
Episode 70
#070
Ok parents. It's time to explore the chemistry of something we rely on every hour of every day: diapers. What the heck is going on inside there?…
5 years, 9 months ago
New Merch Out Now! (Until Nov. 30)
Season 2
We just released a new run of merch! But it's ONLY available until November 30! Tap the link in our show notes to check it out!
5 years, 9 months ago
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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 months ago