Podcast Episodes

Are we breathing recycled air on airplanes?

Episode 212

#212

Melissa and Jam explore the concept of ozone and its impact on air quality in airplanes. Melissa explains the chemical reaction of ozone, why it…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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What is the ozone layer?

Episode 110

#110 Rebroadcast
Originally Published August 26, 2021

We've all heard about it. And most likely you've heard that it's in danger. But what is the ozo…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Ask a Chemist: What is heavy water? (and other questions)

Question and Response #67

Melissa and Jam dive into a series of chemistry-related questions from their audience. From understanding why wintergreen m…

11 months, 4 weeks ago

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Why do airplanes make you gassy?

Episode 211

#211

Melissa and Jam delve into the chemistry behind increased flatulence on airplanes. They explore how changes in air pressure affect gas expansion…

1 year ago

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Chemistry at Home: Chromatography

Chemistry at Home: Chromatography Rebroadcast
Originally Published June 29, 2020

Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemis…

1 year ago

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How do pregnancy tests actually work?

Episode 210

#210

Melissa and Jam dive into the science of home pregnancy tests. They explore the process in which these tests detect the presence of the hormone …

1 year ago

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Ask a Chemist: Are all food dyes bad? (and other questions)

Ask a Chemist #66

Melissa and Jam dive into a range of listener-submitted questions exploring everyday chemistry. Topics include the chemistry behind…

1 year ago

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How do plants defy gravity to "drink" water?

Episode 209

#209

Melissa and Jam dive into the fascinating chemistry behind how plants transport water from their roots to their leaves, effectively defying grav…

1 year, 1 month ago

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What is the future of antihistamines?

Episode 98

#098 Rebroadcast
Original Air Date: June 3, 2021

Could histamine and antihistamines do more than just affect our allergies? Actually yes. Today we di…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Why are seasonal allergies the worst?

Episode 97

#097 Rebroadcast

Most of us know the feeling. But what are we actually experiencing when we experience allergies? How does being around plants and po…

1 year, 1 month ago

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