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- Chemistry at home: Elephant's Toothpaste
Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 14
Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month, we see how to make the internet popular concoction called elephant's toothpaste.
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Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife.
Email us at [email protected]And check out our chill, simple little website at https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/And seriously, we love using Transistor. Check it out to be sure your podcast makes a bang.Thanks to our monthly supporters
- Ciara Linville
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette Napoleon
- Cullyn R
- Erica Bee
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah Moar
- Rachel Reina
- Letila
- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
- Emerson Woodhall
- Kristina Gotfredsen
- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
- Chris Skupien
- Chelsea B
- Bri McAllister
- Avishai Barnoy
- Hunter Reardon
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8 min - How are airbags made of chemicals?
#101
Ok we all get it, they save our lives, and they aren't just a really good Radiohead song. But HOW? Most of us never even need to experience airbags, which is great. But for those of us who do, how do they do their very important job so perfectly and impressively? There's more to airbags than you'd expect, unless you're a chemist and already know this stuff in which case you might not be impressed and that's sad.
How to start a podcast. <- Check this out if you've got a podcast idea you want to make happen!
References from this episode
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-air-bags-work/
- https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2018/how-do-airbags-work.html
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed073p347?rand=ivyobk59
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016523702030437X
- https://cecas.clemson.edu/cvel/auto/actuators/airbag.html
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife.
Email us at [email protected]And check out our chill, simple little website at https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/And seriously, we love using Transistor. Check it out to be sure your podcast makes a bang.Thanks to our monthly supporters
- Ciara Linville
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette Napoleon
- Cullyn R
- Erica Bee
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah Moar
- Rachel Reina
- Letila
- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
- Emerson Woodhall
- Kristina Gotfredsen
- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
- Chris Skupien
- Chelsea B
- Bri McAllister
- Avishai Barnoy
- Hunter Reardon
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36 min - Bonus: Why do bug bites itch? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 21
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about bug bites, histamine, jellyfish, hair, coffee, and Harry Potter.
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Email us at [email protected]And check out our chill, simple little website at https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/Thanks to our monthly supporters
- Ciara Linville
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette Napoleon
- Cullyn R
- Erica Bee
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah Moar
- Rachel Reina
- Letila
- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
- Emerson Woodhall
- Kristina Gotfredsen
- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
- Chris Skupien
- Chelsea B
- Bri McAllister
- Avishai Barnoy
- Hunter Reardon
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17 min - CHEMISTRY QUIZ: Is Jam actually learning this stuff??
#100
For episode 100, it's time for a TEST. Jam has been learning chemistry every week for 100 weeks, but what does he know? What does he remember? Let's put it to the test. Follow along with us and see how many questions you get right!
How to start a podcast. <- Check this out if you've got a podcast idea you want to make happen!
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife.
Email us at [email protected]And check out our chill, simple little website at https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/And seriously, we love using Transistor. Check it out to be sure your podcast makes a bang.Thanks to our monthly supporters
- Ciara Linville
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette Napoleon
- Cullyn R
- Erica Bee
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah Moar
- Rachel Reina
- Letila
- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
- Emerson Woodhall
- Kristina Gotfredsen
- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
- Chris Skupien
- Chelsea B
- Bri McAllister
- Avishai Barnoy
- Hunter Reardon
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48 min - Do anti-aging products work?
#099
The ads are everywhere. Trying to convince us to buy something to prevent or undo the wrinkles and skin damage that comes with aging. But can those products really do anything for us? Is it even chemistry? Or is it all just a bunch of hooey? Let's find out.
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References from this episode
- https://www.jidonline.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0022-202X%2815%2940798-5
- https://www.jidonline.org/article/S0022-202X(15)40798-5/fulltext
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6791161/#:~:text=Retinoids%20are%20also%20commonly%20known,and%20promotes%20angiogenesis%20%5B13%5D
- https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/v/vitamin-a.html
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2699641/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6791161/#:~:text=Firstly%2C%20retinol%20is%20converted%20to,to%20the%20retinoic%20acid%20receptors.&text=Retinol%20concentration%20in%20the%20cosmetic,the%20oxidized%20form%20of%20retinol
- https://youtu.be/grxmyM7EuDk
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.0c02102
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3790843/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3583892/#R60
- https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i10/Periodic-graphics-anti-aging-creams.html
- https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2017/are-anti-aging-creams-legit.html
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife.
Email us at [email protected]And check out our chill, simple little website at https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/And seriously, we love using Transistor. Check it out to be sure your podcast makes a bang.Thanks to our monthly supporters
- Ciara Linville
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette Napoleon
- Cullyn R
- Erica Bee
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah Moar
- Rachel Reina
- Letila
- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
- Emerson Woodhall
- Kristina Gotfredsen
- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
- Chris Skupien
- Chelsea B
- Bri McAllister
- Avishai Barnoy
- Hunter Reardon
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40 min - What’s the future of antihistamines?
#098
Could histamine and antihistamines do more than just affect our allergies? Actually yes. Today we discuss new and recent research in the world of histamine, and believe us, there's some really cool stuff.
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References from this episode
- https://cen.acs.org/articles/91/web/2013/06/Tracking-Histamine-Levels-Glowing-Nanosensors.html
- https://cen.acs.org/articles/92/web/2014/12/Chemical-Cocktail-Lures-Bedbugs-Coaxes.html
- https://cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/antibiotics/Common-allergy-drug-makes-resistant/97/i24
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b05515
- https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/h/histamines.html
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.9b03300
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife.
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- Ciara Linville
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette Napoleon
- Cullyn R
- Erica Bee
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah Moar
- Rachel Reina
- Letila
- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
- Emerson Woodhall
- Kristina Gotfredsen
- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
- Chris Skupien
- Chelsea B
- Bri McAllister
- Avishai Barnoy
- Hunter Reardon
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34 min - Chemistry at Home: Lifesavers in the Dark
Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 13
Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month, we see what happens when we crack Lifesaver mints in the dark. Trust us, it should raise your eyebrows.
How to start a podcast. <- Check this out if you've got a podcast idea you want to make happen!
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife.
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- Ciara Linville
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette Napoleon
- Cullyn R
- Erica Bee
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah Moar
- Rachel Reina
- Letila
- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
- Emerson Woodhall
- Kristina Gotfredsen
- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
- Chris Skupien
- Chelsea B
- Bri McAllister
- Avishai Barnoy
- Hunter Reardon
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12 min - Why are seasonal allergies the worst?
#097
Most of us know the feeling. But what are we actually experiencing when we experience allergies? How does being around plants and pollen make us all sniffly? Why does this beautiful season have such a dark side? Let's find out.
References from this episode
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538528/
- https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/histamine/3005799.article
- https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/h/histamine.html
- https://cen.acs.org/articles/93/i19/Periodic-Graphics-Allergies-Antihistamines.html
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife.
Email us at [email protected]And check out our chill, simple little website at https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/And seriously, we love using Transistor. Check it out to be sure your podcast makes a bang.Thanks to our monthly supporters
- Ciara Linville
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette Napoleon
- Cullyn R
- Erica Bee
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah Moar
- Rachel Reina
- Letila
- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
- Emerson Woodhall
- Kristina Gotfredsen
- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
- Chris Skupien
- Chelsea B
- Bri McAllister
- Avishai Barnoy
- Hunter Reardon
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29 min - Bonus: What color is grass at night? (and other questions)
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 20
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about color changing markers, electron energy level analogies, forensics, grass, chocolate, and more!
Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. We use it and we are totally in love with it.
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Email us at [email protected]And check out our chill, simple little website at https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/Thanks to our monthly supporters
- Ciara Linville
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette Napoleon
- Cullyn R
- Erica Bee
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah Moar
- Rachel Reina
- Letila
- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
- Emerson Woodhall
- Kristina Gotfredsen
- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
- Chris Skupien
- Chelsea B
- Bri McAllister
- Avishai Barnoy
- Hunter Reardon
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15 min - Why and how do Jellyfish sting?
#096
What's the chemistry of a jellyfish sting? Why do they feel so different from other stings? And what can we even do when we get stung? And what about the popular urine theory, does that help anything? Let's find out!
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References from this episode
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20305955/
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/whats-behind-that-jellyfish-sting-2844876/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/bies.95017041
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3640396/
- https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2017/should-you-pee-on-a-jellyfish-sting.html
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00277
- https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/presspacs/2020/acs-presspac-june-10-2020/what-makes-a-giant-jellyfishs-sting-deadly.html
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife.
Email us at [email protected]And check out our chill, simple little website at https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/And seriously, we love using Transistor. Check it out to be sure your podcast makes a bang.Thanks to our monthly supporters
- Ciara Linville
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette Napoleon
- Cullyn R
- Erica Bee
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah Moar
- Rachel Reina
- Letila
- Katrina Barnum-Huckins
- Suzanne Phillips
- Nelly Silva
- Venus Rebholz
- Lyn Stubblefield
- Jacob Taber
- Brian Kimball
- Emerson Woodhall
- Kristina Gotfredsen
- Timothy Parker
- Steven Boyles
- Chris Skupien
- Chelsea B
- Bri McAllister
- Avishai Barnoy
- Hunter Reardon
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39 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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