Good science takes time... or not? On today's show we explore the extremes. First the longest-running experiment in the world; then the near-instant chemical reaction that helps airbags protect you in a crash.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:50 Introduction

01:26 The Pitch-Drop Experiment

10:22 Airbags

15:05 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Michael Rhee and Stephanie Coleman for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.