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Why does rain smell?
Episode 29
#029
What's that smell? This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of smell. Now a lot of smell science has to do with our physiology and neuro…
6 years, 7 months ago
What’s really happening when our hair gets damaged?
Episode 28
#028
This week, Melissa and Jam travel even further down the rabbit hole of hair chemistry. How does our hair get damaged? How do we curl, straighten…
6 years, 7 months ago
What gives curly hair its curl?
Episode 27
#027
This week, Melissa and Jam dive into the chemistry of something that may not seem like chemistry at first: hair.
Curly hair to be specific. What…
6 years, 7 months ago
Bonus: Growing crystals, bobby pins, and how should we address the Hulk?
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 5
In his month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about how to grow crystals, de…
6 years, 7 months ago
What is the taste of carbonated water?
Episode 26
#026
This week, Melissa and Jam discuss part of an often requested topic: carbonation. Does it have a taste? Like why does carbonated water taste dif…
6 years, 7 months ago
The sea is rising? Should I be scared? (with Renee Collini)
Episode 25
#025
This week, Melissa, Jam, and very special guest Renee Collini (Melissa's sister and climate scientist) delve into the important topic of sea-lev…
6 years, 8 months ago
What do rainbows and mirages have in common?
Episode 24
#024
This week, Melissa and Jam explore three very different, but related, light phenomena. We'll discuss situations when light can be bent, slowed d…
6 years, 8 months ago
How do snowflakes form and look so cool?
Episode 23
#023
This week, Melissa and Jam explore the wintery chemistry of snowflakes. How do they form? How are they all unique? How do they look so gosh darn…
6 years, 8 months ago
What are antioxidants and are they even good for you?
Episode 22
#022
This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of antioxidants. What are they? Is it just magical stuff they put in sport drinks and workout s…
6 years, 8 months ago
Bonus: Do solar farms kill birds (and other questions)?
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 4
Welcome to the new home for our Question and Response episodes! This week we respond to comments and questions…
6 years, 8 months ago