The truth behind the fake—this week Distillations explores the science of forgery. Some forgery is known and expected, such as fake meat products for vegetarians, while other fakes are meant to deceive…think imitated artists.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:32 Introduction

01:31 Update: The Electric Car

03:49 Update: Cleaning Up Oil Spills

09:27 Update: A Planet in Peril

13:00 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Erin McLeary, Audra Wolfe, and Rebecca Sheir for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.