Today’s episode centers on adulthood. First, Pennsylvania State University’s Suzy Scherf tells us what’s going on in the brains of adolescents. Then, Katrina Roi takes a look at a common consumer product, the condom, and those who want to make it better.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:26 Introduction

01:09 Interview: Inside the Brain

05:38 The Chemistry Behind the Condom

14:10 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Tori Indivero for interviewing the scientists in this series. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.