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- How do thermoses keep coffee hot?
#033 Rebroadcast
That's right, we are sort of talking about coffee this week. Or rather, how to keep it hot. Nowadays we all have some version of a thermos for our coffee, tea, water, or what-have-you. Today Melissa and Jam try to get to the bottom of how those work. How do they keep things hot and cold? What's between the two layers (or whatever) and how is it so good at insulating? Is it a vacuum? Can someone please tell me what the heck is going on?
References from this episode
- Chemistry, Edition 2 - Flowers, Theopold, Langley, Robinson
- Physical Chemistry, Edition 3 - Thomas Engel
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- Jeannette Napoleon
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- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
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- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
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32 min - Is "dry cleaning" actually dry?
#153
Whether you're a frequent customer of the dry cleaner or not, you've probably wondered, "why is it called dry cleaning? How could it be dry?" So let's get into it. What is dry cleaning? Why is it called dry? What are they using to clean our clothes? Does it actually work? Let's find out!
References from this episode
- https://www.acs.org/pressroom/newsreleases/2019/april/is-it-really-dry-clean-only-video.html
- https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i45/Periodic-graphics-chemistry-dry-cleaning.html
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- Letila
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- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
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- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
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43 min - Bonus: How do semi-permanent tattoos work?
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 39
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about fero fluids, semi permanent tattoos, ketchup, least favorite pastas, and more!
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36 min - What do pine trees and jet fuel have in common?
#152
Well we've just finished that time of the year, the time when some of us bring pine trees into our homes to hang out with us for a few weeks. Sounds fine right? Nothing risky, it's just a tree right? Unless maybe that tree secretly has a notable similarity to jet fuel. Then maybe it could have a chance of being a problem.
References from this episode
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/cen-v089n049.p035
- https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/p/alpha-pinene.html
- https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/natural-products/Cannabis-industry-crafty-terpenes/97/i29?utm_source=mostread&utm_medium=mostread&utm_campaign=CEN
- https://i0.wp.com/www.compoundchem.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/The-Aroma-of-Christmas-Trees.png?ssl=1
- https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/12/19/christmastrees/
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283914717_Basic_Plant_Taxonomy_Basic_Essential_Oil_Chemistry_Extraction_Biosynthesis_and_Analysis
- https://edu.rsc.org/feature/terpenes-not-just-for-christmas/2000116.article
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c00274
- https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/natural-products/Cannabis-industry-crafty-terpenes/97/i29?utm_source=mostread&utm_medium=mostread&utm_campaign=CEN
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30 min - How do snowflakes form and look so cool?
#023 Rebroadcast
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 cool? Why don’t we see them here in Texas very much?
References from this episode
- The Chemistry of Snowflakes, Explained - Charlotte Hsu
- How Do Snowflakes Form?
- Crystal Growing Competition
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28 min - What happens to coffee when it cools down?
#151
If you drink coffee, then you know that it starts to taste super different as it goes from hot to cold. Is it just the change in temperature that makes it seem like it tastes different? Or is there a little more chemistry going on? Let's find out.
References from this episode
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c01373
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf048701t
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-18247-4
- https://sca.coffee/sca-news/podcast/86/elucidating-the-bitter-taste-of-coffee-expo-lectures-2019
- https://pages.uoregon.edu/chendon/coffee_literature/2012%20Coffee%20Emerging%20Health%20Effects%20and%20Disease%20Prevention,%20Coffee%20Constituents,%20Chapter%202.pdf
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26712785/
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-34392-w
- https://www.acs.org/pressroom/newsreleases/2020/april/using-chemistry-to-unlock-the-difference-between-cold--and-hot-brew-coffee-video.html
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-73341-4
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36010440/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0963996918306203
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0963996914001409
- https://www.compoundchem.com/tag/coffee/
- https://www.science.org/content/article/coffees-bitter-mystery
- https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/01/30/why-is-coffee-bitter-the-chemistry-of-coffee/
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51 min - Bonus: Why does tupperware stain from pasta? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 38
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about amino acids, chemistry puns, salt preservation, and more!
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28 min - What do peppermints and cigarettes have in common?
#150
Peppermints. They seem innocent enough right? But if that's the case, then what common thread do they share with cigarettes? Don't worry, it's not an inherently bad connection. The common ingredient is one simple thing, menthol. Let's talk about it.
References from this episode
- https://www.compoundchem.com/2017advent/2017advent4/
- https://www.fightcancer.org/releases/acs-can-joins-naacp-and-others-calling-immediate-action-menthol
- https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/menthol-cigarettes--the-food-and-drug-administration-fda-ban-and-why-they-are-more-harmful.h00-159460056.html
- https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-commits-evidence-based-actions-aimed-saving-lives-and-preventing-future-generations-smokers
- https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/presspacs/2015/acs-presspac-july-8-2015/peppermint-oil-and-cinnamon-could-help-treat-and-heal-chronic-wounds.html
- https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/peppermint-oil
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29372567/
- https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/menthol/related-health-disparities.html
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34 min - Why do foods turn brown when we cook them?
#017 Rebroadcast
This week Melissa and Jam explore some of the chemistry behind cooking. What happens when you sear a steak? What's going on when you toast toast? Why do so many foods turn golden-brown when cooking? Let's dig in.References from this episode
- Control of Maillard Reactions in Foods: Strategies and Chemical Mechanisms - Marianne N. Lund, and Colin A. Ray
- https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/10/10/162636059/100-years-ago-maillard-taught-us-why-our-food-tastes-better-cooked
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/maillard-reaction
- R.V. Hedegaard, L.H. Skibsted, in Handbook of Food Powders, 2013
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35 min - What is gluten?
#149
Gluten. Public enemy number one. If you're gluten intolerant that is. But what is gluten? Why is it in bread? What does it do in bread? Let's find out.
References from this episode
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17008153/
- https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/10/6/617
- https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/past-issues/archive-2011-2012/gluten.html#:~:text=Gluten%20is%20composed%20of%20two,hydrogen%20bonds%20with%20each%20other.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17008153/
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31 min
About Chemistry For Your Life
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A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life.
Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry? Or how soap gets your hands clean? What really is margarine, or why do trees change colors in the fall? Melissa is a chemist, and to answer these questions she started a podcast, called Chemistry for your life!
In each episode Melissa explains the chemistry behind one of life’s mysteries to Jam, who is definitely not a chemist, but she explains it in a way that is easy to understand, and totally fascinating.
If you’re someone who loves learning new things, or who wonders about the way the world works, then give us a listen.
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