We're so excited about this episode!  For our 20th episode, we interviewed the intelligent, charming and fun, Lauren.  She is the Director of Gemstones and Diamonds at Valerie Madison Jewelry and share our love of the science behind beautiful stones.  Our conversation covered her journey from a geology major to a gemologist, where the best blue sapphire comes from and even a plug for a solar car team.  You don't want to miss this one!

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Well that didn't go they way we wanted it to.  We prerecorded some episodes so that we could publish through our transition to living overseas but didn't account for the editing time.  If you'd like to follow our Greek adventures, check out our Instagram and Youtube.

Not to worry though, we have a great new episode for you now and just in time for us to take a little beach vacation on the Mediterranean. (Moving internationally is hard work, y'all).  This is a bit of a throwback episode where Dr. Lex does the science-splaining and Dr. Dimos provides the plucky comic relief.  On this episode we discuss the what coral is used in jewelry, how coral survive in tropical and deep waters and more nerdy facts.  We also delve into why buying coral jewelry isn't the best idea and how scientists are using genetics to help with illegal coral trade.  Of course we also have our helpful glossary of scientific  terms and a fun fact for your next cocktail party.

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Better late than never, here's our episode on the king of gems, rubies!  We're a little delayed since we're still packing up our house in preparation for our move abroad.  Don't worry though, the science, the fun and the glamour will follow us across the Atlantic.   On this episode we discuss the differences between rubies and pink sapphires, we rubies are so good for making lasers and the difference between rubies grown in marble and those grown in basalt.  We also delve into how rubies can be used to monitor radiation dosage for cancer therapy.  Of course we also have our helpful glossary of scientific  terms and a fun fact for your next cocktail party.

Additional news this week: we started to blog again!  You can find  our first blog post all about wonder at luxesci.podcastpage.io

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Just in time for the 4th of July here in the US, we're talking about everyone's favorite explosive aerial show, fireworks!   Discover everything about how these festive sparklers work right along with Dr. Dimos and Dr. Lex.   On this episode we discuss the components of fireworks that make them combust, how the colors are formed and even how to make shapes (guess which shapes are our favorites).  We also delve into new manufacturing methods and some potential downsides of fireworks.  Of course we also have our helpful glossary of scientific terms and a fun fact for your next cocktail party or fireworks display.

Additional news this week: we started to blog again!  You can find our first blog post all about wonder at luxesci.podcastpage.io

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If you've been following our Instagram or Twitter, then you know what this episode topic is...pearls! Discover everything from the basic science to biomedical applications of the jewels of the sea along with Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos.   On this episode we discuss how pearls are made, what structural coloration is, why pearls may be helpful in wound healing and more.  Of course we  also have our helpful glossary of scientific terms and a fun fact for  your next cocktail party.

Additional news this week: we started to blog again!  You can find our first blog post all about wonder at luxesci.podcastpage.io

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Our music is "Harlequin Mood" by Burdy

If you've been following our Instagram or Twitter, then you know what this episode topic is...pearls! Discover everything from the basic science to biomedical applications of the jewels of the sea along with Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos.   On this episode we discuss how pearls are made, what structural coloration is, why pearls may be helpful in wound healing and more.  Of course we  also have our helpful glossary of scientific terms and a fun fact for  your next cocktail party.

Additional news this week: we started to blog again!  You can find our first blog post all about wonder at luxesci.podcastpage.io

If you like LuxeSci, we'd love for you to help us spread the word.   Follow us on https://twitter.com/luxescipod and  https://www.instagram.com/luxescipod/.  Please also leave a review on  iTunes to help new listeners find the show.  Don't be afraid to spread  the nerdy love.

Our music is "Harlequin Mood" by Burdy

Learn all about the chameleon of the gem world, sapphires!  On this episode we discuss how sapphires gain the array of colors, electrical engineering uses of sapphires and even delve into the world of photonic biosensors.  Of course we also have our helpful glossary of scientific terms and a fun fact for your next cocktail party.

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Learn all about the quintessential green gemstone, emeralds!  On this episode we discuss how emeralds are created synthetically in the lab, how fossilized seashells can be completely replaced by emerald crystals and a side-track into why ouzo turns milky when you add water.  Of course we also have our helpful glossary of scientific terms and a fun fact for your next cocktail party.

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Our music is "Harlequin Mood" by Burdy

Learn all about the quintessential green gemstone, emeralds!  On this episode we discuss how emeralds are created synthetically in the lab, how fossilized seashells can be completely replaced by emerald crystals and a side-track into why ouzo turns milky when you add water.  Of course we also have our helpful glossary of scientific terms and a fun fact for your next cocktail party.

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Our music is "Harlequin Mood" by Burdy

Join Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos as we discuss all things related to the queen of all gemstones, diamonds!  We discuss how diamonds are born, how they can be colored and how engineers and biologists are using diamonds in unique and fascinating ways.  We hope this episode expands your perception of this glamorous stone.