#041Ok! So now that you know how teflon works (see last week's episode if you missed it), now it's time to discuss the equally important question: is it safe to use?? Are there any potential side-effects to using it? Can scratching teflon cause it to have an affect on our food, or even worse, on us? If there are potential dangers to teflon, is there any way ... Show More
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 12
What makes ice slippery? (A surprising science mystery)
#231 Why is ice so slippery? Is it because of a layer of water on top, or is it something more complex? Join us as we dive into the chemistry behind icy surfaces, inspired by a curious 5-year-old's question. You'll hear about experimental findings, the special properties of water ... Show More
52m 48s
May 2024
The Magic of Chemistry with Kate the Chemist
<p>What is chemistry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice take fan questions on exothermic reactions, PFAS, ice cream, sugar, fire, and more with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: <b ... Show More
42m 58s
Feb 2024
Bridgit Mendler, Frida Sofia Guzmán Muñoz & Ella Beatty?
🚨 COME SEE US IN LONDON & DUBLIN NEXT WEEK! BUY TIX HERE! 🚨 On today's JAM-PACKED episode of Who's There, our weekly call-in show, we learn the difference between Spaghetti Warehouse and Spaghetti Factory, the truth about PopCrave's founder, the name of Normani's debut album, t ... Show More
1h 30m
Mar 2020
Marc Maron's Tumeric
When veteran stand-up Marc Maron recorded his latest hour special, End Times Fun, back in October 2019, he had no idea how topical it would be. Seven months later, End Times Fun has proven to be bizarrely, morosely timely, as it deals with themes of uncertainty, fear, and isolati ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 2022
651: Negative Reviews, Narcissist Conspiracy, & Cats Rule
<p>We discuss the negative review we got from a male listener, and share why he wasn't entirely wrong, but we're still mad. Sarah is literally falling apart after her slip-n-slide disaster, and she might have to avoid the powder this winter. We learn why narcissists are prone to ... Show More
59m 40s
Jan 2024
Krista K. Thomason, "Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good" (Oxford UP, 2023)
How could a good life include one with anger, or jealousy, or spite? In Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good (Oxford UP, 2023), Krista Thomason flips the script on popular ways of dealing with our emotions, including neo-Stoicism, mindfulness, and even the pros ... Show More
59m 31s
