This week, Melissa and Jam explore the oldest question in the book. But we're not going to answer it. Just kidding. Why the HECK is the sky blue? And also why are there times that it isn't? Sunrise? Sunset? Nightime? Sky, what are your mysteries? Tell us your secrets. Hide not your face from me.
Sep 3
Which chemistry lessons have stuck with us? (Happy Chemiversary!)
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
1h 14m
Aug 27
Can water air-condition your house?
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
31m 44s
<p dir="ltr">On today’s episode: No one is honest anymore! Or are they…? Blueberries aren’t blue, blue flowers aren’t blue, most things aren’t really blue… Why is blue so hard to find? All that and more today on All Around Science...</p> LINKS: <p></p> <p></p> <p>SOURCES</p> <ul> ... Show More
