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Back to SearchWhat is up with RAW milk?
Episode 193
#193
In this episode of Chemistry for Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the chemistry of milk, focusing on the differences between raw and …
1 year, 6 months ago
What happens to eggs when we cook them? (with Jason Cress)
Episode 71
#071 Rebroadcast
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 wh…
1 year, 6 months ago
Bonus: Fun Fact or Fake Factoid?! A Chemistry and Trivia Showdown
In this bonus game edition of 'Chemistry For Your Life', host Melissa, co-host Jam, and guest Claire embark on an entertaining journey of debunking o…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ask a Neuroscientist: Why is Adderall addictive to SOME people and not others? (and other questions)
Question and Response 58
In this bonus episode of Chemistry For Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam are joined by Claire, an expert in pharmacology and …
1 year, 7 months ago
How do anti-depressants work? (featuring Claire Caballero)
Episode 192
#192
In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam introduce special guest Claire Caballero, a pharmacology and neuroscience Ph…
1 year, 7 months ago
Vitamin C: Myths, Facts, and Daily Needs
Episode 191
#191
In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into captivating and practical fun facts about vitamin C. They discuss…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why do apples turn brown when we cut them?
Episode 35
#035 Rebroadcast
Do you like apples? Ever wonder why they turn brown when you cut them? This week, Melissa and Jam explore this very question. What's…
1 year, 7 months ago
Should we take Vitamin C when we're sick?
Episode 190
#190
In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the role of vitamin C in the immune system and examine whether ta…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ask a Chemist: Why do chemicals smell "chemically?" (And other questions)
Question and Response 57
In this bonus episode of 'Chemistry For Your Life,' hosts Melissa Collini and Jam Robinson answer listener-submitted questio…
1 year, 8 months ago
How does Vitamin C keep our bodies from turning into mush?
Episode 189
#189
In this episode, Melissa and Jam delve into the crucial role of Vitamin C in the body, focusing on its importance for collagen production. They …
1 year, 8 months ago