Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchChemistry Support: Where does a fart go? (and other questions)
Question and Response 65
Melissa and Jam delve into a variety of interesting chemistry-related questions sourced from Reddit. They explore why farts …
11 months, 1 week ago
Can gasoline freeze?
Episode 207
#207
Melissa and Jam explore why gasoline doesn't freeze in extremely low temperatures while water and other substances do. They delve into the conce…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
What's the chemistry of sticky stuff?
Episode 11
#011 Rebroadcast
Why is honey sticky but salt isn’t? What’s the difference between things that stick and things that just feel sticky? In this episod…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Can I trust the FDA? (from thalidomide to cough medicine)
Episode 206
#206
Melissa and Jam address a listener's question about the FDA's reliability in approving products. They discuss the intersection of chemistry, gov…
1 year ago
Ask a Chemist: Does metal mess up sourdough? (and other questions)
Ask a Chemist #64
Melissa and Jam delve into intriguing chemistry questions posed by their listeners. They explore whether all salts are salty, the c…
1 year ago
What is going on with science funding??
Episode 205
#205
Jam and Melissa discuss the complexities and consequences of recent executive orders surrounding science funding. Melissa provides insight into …
1 year ago
What is rust and is it kinda cool?
Episode 47
#047 Rebroadcast
This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of rust. What even is it? Where does it come from? Is it bad? Is it reversible? Let…
1 year ago
How do Tums make us feel better? (And why do they make us burp?)
Episode 114
#114 Rebroadcast
Tums, alka seltzer, and other antacids: they're simple, they've been around for a long time, but they're a tried and true method for…
1 year, 1 month ago
What's the Chemistry Inside Sourdough Bread?
Episode 204
#204
In this episode Melissa and Jam delve into the fascinating biochemistry behind sourdough bread. They explore the role of microorganisms, includi…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ask a Chemist: Why do carrots cause hiccups? (and other questions)
Ask a Chemist #64
In this bonus edition of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam tackle intriguing questions from listeners. They delve in…
1 year, 1 month ago