What do roosters' combs and cows' eyeballs have that our skin needs? Let's add another chapter to the chemistry of skin care. Today we explore a special and unusual acid that has some surprising and unique abilities when used in skincare applications.
Nov 20
Reddit Chemistry: Mishaps, Mentorship, and More
<p><strong>#225</strong></p>
<p>Melissa and Jam take a break from traditional chemistry topics to delve into chemistry-related stories from Reddit. They discuss a funny sunscreen mishap, give advice to a student struggling in chemistry, and navigate complex interpersonal situatio ... Show More
34m 38s
Nov 13
Ask a Chemist: Why are skunks so potent? (and other questions)
<p><strong>Question and Response 72</strong></p>
<p>Melissa and Jam tackle a variety of listener questions about chemistry-related topics. They discuss the differences between conductors, semiconductors, and superconductors, and delve into why minty things feel cold and spicy thi ... Show More
28m 4s
Jul 2016
I Like to Cupric, Cupric!
This episode we take a closer look at how copper plays an important role in our bodies and learn a little history from the Bronze Age to brewage.
Article: Dioxygen Binding, Activation, and Reduction to H2O by Cu Enzymes
DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.6b01034 Inorg. Chem. 2016, 55, 63 ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2023
65. FIS highlights 1 - SNAP trial, AMR musical, S. aureus update, IPC in LMIC
<p>Join Jame, Callum and Pals for a discussion on some highlights from FIS 2023: <a href='https://microbiologysociety.org/event/full-events-listing/federation-of-infection-societies-fis-conference.html'>https://microbiologysociety.org/event/full-events-listing/federation-of-infec ... Show More
28m 37s