Chemistry For Your Life

Chemistry For Your Life

By Melissa and Jam, BleavScienceChemistry
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Chemistry For Your Life episodes

  • The sea is rising? Should I be scared? (with Renee Collini)

    #025

    This week, Melissa, Jam, and very special guest Renee Collini (Melissa's sister and climate scientist) delve into the important topic of sea-level rise. What causes it to rise? What affect will it have on the world? How should we feel about it? Is there anything us regular folk can do?

    This episode is sponsored by Thimble & Brush Co.

    References from this episode

    1. Thermal Expansion Model - Jet Propulsion Lab - California Institute of Technology
    2. Climate Science Leader Expands Extension Role - Susan Collins-Smith, Red Hills News Mississippi
    3. Chemistry, Edition 2 - Theopold, Langley, Flowers, and Robinson
    4. Global and Regional Sea Level Rise Scenarios for the United States - Sweet, Kopp, Weaver, Obeysekera, Horton, Thielar, Zervas
    5. Special thanks to Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant, the Northern Gulf of Mexico Sentinel Site Cooperative, and Mississippi State University
    6. Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife.
      Email us at [email protected]
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      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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        37 min
      • What do rainbows and mirages have in common?

        #024

        This week, Melissa and Jam explore three very different, but related, light phenomena. We'll discuss situations when light can be bent, slowed down, and even broken. It's gonna be lit.

        References from this episode

        1. Why do rainbows form instead of just straight bands of colors? And why do they appear to touch the ground? - Scientific American
        2. What causes a mirage? - Scientific American
        3. Chemistry, Edition 1 - Julia Burdge
        4. 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/

          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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            26 min
          • How do snowflakes form and look so cool?

            #023

            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

            1. The Chemistry of Snowflakes, Explained - Charlotte Hsu
            2. How Do Snowflakes Form?
            3. Crystal Growing Competition
            4. 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/

              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
              • What are antioxidants and are they even good for you?

                #022

                This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of antioxidants. What are they? Is it just magical stuff they put in sport drinks and workout supplements? Can you find it in snake oil?

                References from this episode

                1. Stacy Lowery Bretz, PhD
                2. Organic Chemistry Textbook, Edition 11 - T.W. Graham Solomons
                3. 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/

                  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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                    31 min
                  • Bonus: Do solar farms kill birds (and other questions)?

                    Bonus Episode: Question and Response 4

                    Welcome to the new home for our Question and Response episodes! This week we respond to comments and questions about solar energy, artificial sweeteners, growing crystals, and more!

                    References

                    1. Why Solar Power Is Good For Birds - Audubon 
                    2. 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/

                      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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                        20 min
                      • How can sunlight turn into electricity?

                        #021

                        This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of solar energy. How do we capture energy from the sun and turn it into electricity? Is it as super insanely cool as it seems? Are we living in the future already?

                        References from this episode

                        1. Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming - Paul Hawken
                        2. Melissa's Prior Knowledge and Thesis
                        3. Beyond the Messy Truth- Van Jones
                        4. 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/

                          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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                            31 min
                          • Why does water form droplets?

                            #020

                            This week Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of water and intermolecular forces. Why does it form into droplets? Why can you fill a glass of water just above the rim and it not spill over? How are some things water proof or water resistant?

                            References from this episode

                            1. General Chemistry: Principles, Patterns, and Applications - Saylor foundation
                            2. Chemistry, Edition 2 - Flowers, Theopold, Langley, Robinson
                            3. Lotus Leaf Inspires Waterproofing Scheme, Scientific American - Laura Wright
                            4. Melissa's Previous Knowledge
                            5. 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/

                              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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                                34 min
                              • What happens to water in space (and other questions)?

                                Question and Response #03


                                This week Melissa and Jam do the last Question and Response episode. We'll continue to do Questions and Responses every month, but after asking listeners for their preference, Q&Rs will now air as bonuses, rather than in place of a standard episode. Tune in this week as we tackle some fun questions about water in space, boiling water in a microwave, sugar on freezing roads (instead of salt), and using stainless steel to curb the smell of garlic.

                                References

                                1. Sugar On Roads Article
                                2. 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/

                                  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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                                    21 min
                                  • What’s up with foil?

                                    #018

                                    This week Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of aluminum foil. Why doesn’t it feel hot when we take it out of the oven? How does it cool down so quickly? We harken back to a previous episode about specific heat a few times in this episode, listen to that one by clicking here.

                                    References from this episode

                                    1. http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=703
                                    2. Dr. Weber PhD in Physical Chemistry, University of North Texas
                                    3. Chemistry, Edition 1 - Julia Burdge
                                    4. Melissa's Previous Knowledge
                                    5. 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/

                                      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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                                        31 min
                                      • Why do foods brown when we cook them?

                                        #017


                                        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

                                        1. Control of Maillard Reactions in Foods: Strategies and Chemical Mechanisms - Marianne N. Lund, and Colin A. Ray
                                        2. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/10/10/162636059/100-years-ago-maillard-taught-us-why-our-food-tastes-better-cooked
                                        3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/maillard-reaction
                                        4. R.V. Hedegaard, L.H. Skibsted, in Handbook of Food Powders, 2013
                                        5. Baking, Ageing, Diabetes: A Short History of the Maillard Reaction, Michael Hellwig and Thomas Henle
                                          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/

                                          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
                                          • ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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                                            34 min

                                          About Chemistry For Your Life

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