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What happens when a chemist and a non-chemist make a podcast together for seven years? Which chemistry lessons stuck, which episode ideas spectacularly refused to cooperate, and does Jam still count as a layperson after all this time? Joined by returning guest Claire, Melissa and ... Show More

What exactly is a swamp cooler, and why can it beat the heat in Arizona but leave you sweaty and betrayed in Houston? How can an air conditioner run on water, what does humidity have to do with its effectiveness, and could an icy new invention help prevent overloaded power grids? ... Show More

Could a cheaper, more environmentally friendly refrigerant already exist, and could corporate lobbying be helping keep it out of American air conditioners? Why did the chemicals once hailed as safe alternatives become environmental villains, and are their replacements actually mu ... Show More

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Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Do allergens last through soap reactions?What is CBD doing in my adult product?Is this DIY Vitamin C recipe worth all the hype?Beauty Science NewsUnilever to axe petrochemicals from it’s entire cleaning rangeA ... Show More

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about…Are glycols a problem in skincare?What is hypochlorous acid doing in skincare products?Is Argirelene botox in a bottle?Do we have thoughts on the brand KEEP ME ANCHORED?Beauty Science NewsAre shampoo bottles ... Show More

<p>What are chemical reactions like in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice team up with Kate the Chemist to explore how cesium helps us tell time, the elusive quest for the periodic table’s “island of stability,” how AI is revolutionizing chemistry, and more!</p><p>NOTE: St ... Show More

<p>You asked for more Q&amp;A episodes, so we&#39;re giving you more Q&amp;A episodes! We absolutely love answering your questions and this ep has some great ones that we think will be helpful for so many of you.</p> <p>Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the c ... Show More

This week, could we colonise a planet beyond our own galaxy? What's the greenest way to heat my home? And why do bright lights make some people sneeze? It's QA time! Chris Smith is joined by a panel of scientists to take on the questions YOU'VE been sending in. Joining him are ch ... Show More

<p>Today's episode of the podcast is sponsored by Green Chef! For $135 off plus free shipping on your first box, go to greenchef.com/cimorelli135 and use code CIMORELLI135</p> <p>Today on the podcast we are answering your advice questions! A few weeks ago we asked you what you wa ... Show More

<div>Let’s circle back on some ideation and synergize, friends! It’s a loosey-goosey bonus episode and Kathleen and Bethany have THOUGHTS.  <br> <br> ------</div> <div>Check out our *NEW* merch! —&gt; <a href="https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast">https:/ ... Show More

<p>Is chemistry truly <i>everywhere</i>? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about chemistry with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist. Discover the chemical reactions that make our world work!</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can w ... Show More