Yesterday

Is sewage the future of green aviation?

The war in Iran has disrupted the global fuel supply. That has sent airline prices soaring and cancelled scores of flights. This got Short Wave host Emily Kwong wondering: Could another fuel source help take us to the skies? Today on the show, we explore the chemistry and cost of ... Show More

12m 37s

Jun 16

Could air pollution make your memory worse?

Summer is here, your windows are open and the smell of…car exhaust and the latest wildfire are wafting in. This air pollution is harmful to almost every organ, including the brain. Today on Short Wave, we talk about one way air pollution may cloud your memory.Interested in more e ... Show More

10m 21s

Jun 15

Inside the lab taste-testing the world's chocolate

Could standardizing chocolate help small-scale farmers? Chocolate scientist Julien Simonis thinks it could help persuade consumers to pay for higher quality chocolate, in turn helping out these growers. Every cacao bean is different, and for a long time, there wasn't a standard w ... Show More

10m 29s

Dec 2022

Why do foods turn brown when we cook them?

#017 Rebroadcast This week Melissa and Jam explore some of the chemistry behind cooking. What happens when you sear a steak? What's going on when you toast toast? Why do so many foods turn golden-brown when cooking? Let's dig in. Re ... Show More

34m 39s

Apr 2024

The Science of Cooking Well with J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

As you all know, over here at FWNTT, we are not the most kitchen savvy individuals. But after today… we just might be! J. Kenji Lopez-Alt shares with us some insights from his incredible career as a chef, food writer, and food science enthusiast. We learn the best ways to improve ... Show More

38m 42s

Feb 2021

The Science of Cooking

The Science of CookingBrian Cox and Robin Ince get their chef's hats on as they look at the science of cooking. They are joined by comedian Katy Brand, author and food critic Grace Dent, material scientist Mark Miodownik and science writer Harold McGee, whose seminal book on the ... Show More

43m 27s

Nov 2023

Why do we stir things to dissolve them?

#173 What is freeze-drying? How can something be both frozen and dried? How does it differ from just freezing, or just drying? And is it just for astronauts? Let's get into it! References from this Episode <ol> <li><a ... Show More

43m 10s

Sep 2019

SYSK Choice: Getting Your Dream Project Done & Food Science for Better Cooking

Did you know bacon is really a low-fat food? That is just one of the many fascinating food science facts you’ll discover when you listen to food writer David Joachim author of The Science of Good Food. You’ll also discover why hot liquids freeze faster than cold ones, why you sho ... Show More

38m 19s

Nov 2021

Family Meal Peacekeeping, Food Coma Science, Etiquette Tips

Learn about how to avoid conflict at family meals; what causes food comas; and how to be a great host or guest.Today’s stories originally ran in the following episodes of Curiosity Daily:How to Avoid Conflict at Family Meals by Ashley Hamer originally published November 21, 2018 ... Show More

13m 26s

Oct 2023

What is freeze drying?

#172 What is freeze-drying? How can something be both frozen and dried? How does it differ from just freezing, or just drying? And is it just for astronauts? Let's get into it! References from this Episode <ol> <li><a ... Show More

27m 1s

Dec 2021

How do you like your eggs in the morning?

Should you wash your eggs? Well believe it or not, there is quite an international debate about this question from CrowdScience listener Susan. In Canada, where Susan grew up, commercially sold eggs are washed before they reach stores, whereas in the UK where she is now living ... Show More

40m 30s

May 2020

SYSK Choice: How to Cook on the Grill Perfectly & The Importance of Asking Good Questions

Just like food, medications have expiration dates. But just how accurate are those dates? Is it better to take an expired medication or no medication at all? We’ll explore that as we begin this episode of the podcast. http://vitals.lifehacker.com/is-it-safe-to-take-expired-drugs- ... Show More

40m 58s

Sep 2023

Eating well without compromising on taste

James Tytko, Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.London’s latest ULEZ expansion - will it make much difference to air quality?The concerning impacts of poaching, and not just to endangered species.And Dr Chris Sm ... Show More

52m 50s

How To Keep Meat Juicy With Science