#160Recently we talked about how butter is made from cream, but how is whipped cream made from cream? What is whipping? How does whip cream get foamy and stay foamy? What's happening at the molecular level? Let's find out.References from this episodeThe development of structure in whipped cream https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1130& ... Show More
Mar 5
Fun Fact or Fake Factoid?! Game Rematch (with Claire Caballero)
In this bonus episode, we host a rematch of our game “Fun Fact or Fake Factoid” with Claire and Jam, using stricter rules: each claim must be entirely true or false as worded, and the winner earns a treat. We test statements about pregnancy-related brain changes, koala fingerprin ... Show More
33m 32s
Feb 27
How do MRIs see inside our bodies, in 3D? (with Claire Caballero)
MRIs are loud. They’re huge. They’re magnetic. But what are they actually doing? This week, we bring Claire back to help us connect the dots between NMR (yes, organic chem flashbacks) and MRI. How does a technique built on tiny hydrogen protons turn into a 3D image of your brain? ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2024
Ep. 520: Celebrity Beauty Paychecks, a Sun-In Comeback & Beauty News
Guest co-host Emily Sundberg, author of the Substack newsletter Feed Me, joins Jenn in the studio to make sense of the Super Bowl’s beauty moment, discuss Alix Earle, talk about an introduction to perfumery course, and consider how trendy nicotine pouches could affect your skin. ... Show More
44m 16s
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
29m 1s
