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Back to SearchAre 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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