Chemistry Of Your Life Podcast
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -A podcast helping you understand the chemistry of your everyday life.
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Episodes
Why and how do Jellyfish sting? Part 10
July 10, 2021 07:17 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBWhat's the chemistry of a jellyfish sting? Why do they feel so different from other stings? And what can we even do when we get stung? And what about the popular urine theory, does that help anything? Let's find out!Like the show? Buy us a coffee to help keep our show going AND free. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support
Why are seasonal allergies the worst? Part 9
July 10, 2021 07:17 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBMost of us know the feeling. But what are we actually experiencing when we experience allergies? How does being around plants and pollen make us all sniffly? Why does this beautiful season have such a dark side? Let's find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support
What is the smell of fresh cut grass? Part 8
July 10, 2021 07:17 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MB4What is that iconic smell? The smell that screams spring and summer? The smell so distinct, and yet so mysterious. Why does freshly cut grass have that smell? Why is it so strong? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support
How do Venus flytraps trap flies? Part 7
July 10, 2021 07:17 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBVenus flytraps: The plants that have fascinated and freaked many of us out since we were kids. How do they do what they do? Most plants just kinda sit there and soak up water and sunlight, but not Venus flytraps. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support
What’s the future of antihistamines? Part 6
July 10, 2021 07:17 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBCould histamine and antihistamines do more than just affect our allergies? Actually yes. Today we discuss new and recent research in the world of histamine, and believe us, there's some really cool stuff. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support
Do anti-aging products work? Part 5
July 10, 2021 07:17 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MB099The ads are everywhere. Trying to convince us to buy something to prevent or undo the wrinkles and skin damage that comes with aging. But can those products really do anything for us? Is it even chemistry? Or is it all just a bunch of hooey? Let's find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support
Why do bug bites itch? Part 4
July 10, 2021 07:17 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBQuestion and Response 21In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about bug bites, histamine, jellyfish, hair, coffee, and Harry Potter.Like the show? Buy us a coffee to help keep our show going AND free. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support
How are airbags made of chemicals? Part 3
July 10, 2021 07:17 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBwe all get it, they save our lives, and they aren't just a really good Radiohead song. But HOW? Most of us never even need to experience airbags, which is great. But for those of us who do, how do they do their very important job so perfectly and impressively? There's more to airbags than you'd expect, unless you're a chemist and already know this stuff in which case you might not be impressed and that's sad. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support
What is benzene and why is it in my sunscreen? Part 2
July 10, 2021 07:17 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBWell there's more to sunscreen than we thought. Like some super recent not so great info, about something called benzene. This is another example of the unfortunate dark side of chemistry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support
What is hyaluronic acid? Part 1
July 10, 2021 07:17 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBWhat do roosters' combs and cows' eyeballs have that our skin needs? Let's add another chapter to the chemistry of skin care. Today we explore a special and unusual acid that has some surprising and unique abilities when used in skincare applications. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support
Chemistry at home: Elephant's Toothpaste
July 08, 2021 05:39 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBChemistry at Home 14Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month, we see how to make the internet popular concoction called elephant's toothpaste. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sintia89/support