What makes motherhood scientific? This week, we try to answer, with a look at motherhood, pregnancy, and science.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:32 Introduction

01:06 Element of the Week: Curium

03:43 A Conversation with Janet Golden

07:55 Chemistry in Your Cupboard: Home Pregnancy Tests

11:07 Quote: Katharine Whitehorn

11:29 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Erin McLeary for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.