Chemistry For Your Life

Melissa and Jam

About

A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life.

Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry? Or how soap gets your hands clean? What really is margarine, or why do trees change colors in the fall? Melissa is a chemist, and to answer these questions she started a podcast, called Chemistry for your life!

In each episode Melissa explains the chemistry behind one of life’s mysteries to Jam, who is definitely not a chemist, but she explains it in a way that is easy to understand, and totally fascinating.

If you’re someone who loves learning new things, or who wonders about the way the world works, then give us a listen.

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285 episodes

Why do things fade in the sun?

2024 Merch Giveaway! __ __ - - - - - - - - - - - - - #081 Rebroadcast The sun. It's nice, it's warm, it helps things grow, it helps us see, it helps us exist in the first place. But it's also a massive burning molten ball of radiation and ultraviolet rays. So how does our mysterious yellow friend fade the poor items we leave outside? Let's find out. Don't hurt us, yellow friend. REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it. - - - - - - - - - - - Try Formulate! http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate Shampoo and Conditioner custom formulated for your exact hair type, your specific needs, and your scent preference! Created using... chemistry, of course! When you sign up for Formulate, you get a discount http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate for being a Chemistry For Your Life listener AND you help support the podcast with every order! We are big fans of Formulate, try it today and your hair will thank you. www.chemforyourlife.com/formulate http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate

31m
Mar 21
What's the REAL reason we can't look at a solar eclipse?

2024 Merch Giveaway! __ __ - - - - - - - - - - - - - #182 There's an eclipse coming to the US in April! Which means we'll all be getting that reminder to NOT LOOK AT THE ECLIPSE WITHOUT PROPER EYE PROTECTION. But why is that? At the molecular level, what happens to our eyes if we look at the eclipse? And how does eye protection prevent damage to our eyes? Let's find out! REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

40m
Mar 14
Ask a Chemist: How does purple shampoo work, or does it? (and other questions)

2024 Merch Giveaway! __ __ - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bonus Episode: Question and Response 53 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about purple shampoo, salt on icy roads, msg, and more! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

29m
Mar 07
What is Vitamin D? And what does it have to do with the sun?!

2024 Merch Giveaway! __ __ - - - - - - - - - - - - - #181 Have you heard about Vitamin D? Has someone ever told you that you need it and it's really important? Have you ever wondered why? And have you ever wondered what the heck THE SUN has to do with Vitamin D? Well rise and shine it's time to finally get to the bottom of this. REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

46m
Feb 29
Why do plants die in freezing weather?

#085 Rebroadcast  Well here in Texas, we just suffered through an intense freeze. And many a plant became a casualty of the cold, but why? What's going on at the molecular level that causes freezing temperatures to be bad for many plants? And is talking about this even chemistry? Let's find out. REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

27m
Feb 22
What's up with Fahrenheit, Celsius, and... Kelvin?

#180 Depending on where you live, you may use Fahrenheit or Celsius to measure temperature, but how did these measurements come about, why are they different, and seriously, who is Kelvin? REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

35m
Feb 15
Ask a Chemist: Why do metals look metallic? (and other questions!)

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 52 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about metals, kombucha, learning styles, condiments, and more! REFERENCE FROM THIS EPISODE: __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

48m
Feb 08
How do infrared thermometers work?

#179 Over the past few years infrared thermometers have started being EVERYWHERE. So as we've cracked open the conversation on thermometers we've got to find out, how do infrared thermometers work? How are they different from other kinds? REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

35m
Feb 01
How do we see our breath in the air?

Try Formulate! http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate Shampoo and Conditioner custom formulated for your exact hair type, your specific needs, and your scent preference! Created using... chemistry, of course! When you sign up for Formulate, you get a discount http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate for being a Chemistry For Your Life listener AND you help support the podcast with every order! We are big fans of Formulate, try it today and your hair will thank you. www.chemforyourlife.com/formulate http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate - - - - - - - - - - -  #074 This time of year, it's a common occurrence, something so common that we might not even wonder about it anymore. But really, why do we see our breath in the air when it's cold? We see steam from cooking things and boiling water, but our breath isn't that hot, so why do we see it? What does temperature have to do with it? Let's find out. REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

28m
Jan 25
Thermometers: what is the chemistry behind them?

Try Formulate! http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate Shampoo and Conditioner custom formulated for your exact hair type, your specific needs, and your scent preference! Created using... chemistry, of course! When you sign up for Formulate, you get a discount http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate for being a Chemistry For Your Life listener AND you help support the podcast with every order! We are big fans of Formulate, try it today and your hair will thank you. www.chemforyourlife.com/formulate http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate - - - - - - - - - - -  #178 Thermometers tell us what temperature something is. But how do the thermometers know what the temperature is? Who tells the thermometers? Or rather, how do thermometers accurately gauge what the temperature is, consistently, in high heat and super cold? Let's find out. REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

37m
Jan 18
Bonus: How do "forever chemicals" sneak into our clothes?

Try Formulate! http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate Shampoo and Conditioner custom formulated for your exact hair type, your specific needs, and your scent preference! Created using... chemistry, of course! When you sign up for Formulate, you get a discount http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate for being a Chemistry For Your Life listener AND you help support the podcast with every order! We are big fans of Formulate, try it today and your hair will thank you. www.chemforyourlife.com/formulate http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate - - - - - - - - - - -  Bonus Episode: Question and Response 51 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about PFAS/forever chemicals, the periodic table, chemistry and engineering, and more! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

23m
Jan 11
What is yogurt?

Try Formulate! http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate Shampoo and Conditioner custom formulated for your exact hair type, your specific needs, and your scent preference! Created using... chemistry, of course! When you sign up for Formulate, you get a discount http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate for being a Chemistry For Your Life listener AND you help support the podcast with every order! We are big fans of Formulate, try it today and your hair will thank you. www.chemforyourlife.com/formulate http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate - - - - - - - - - - -  #177 Yogurt, sometimes known as thick milk. But what is it really? What happens at the molecular level, how does it become yogurt? And while we're at it, what is sour cream? Let's talk about these dairy substances. REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

46m
Jan 04
What is cheese? And what does it have in common with soap?

Try Formulate! http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate Shampoo and Conditioner custom formulated for your exact hair type, your specific needs, and your scent preference! Created using... chemistry, of course! When you sign up for Formulate, you get a discount http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate for being a Chemistry For Your Life listener AND you help support the podcast with every order! We are big fans of Formulate, try it today and your hair will thank you. www.chemforyourlife.com/formulate http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate - - - - - - - - - - -  #104 Rebroadcast Seriously what the heck is cheese? It's a question we've all wondered, but most of us only ever know that it's from milk—but what else? How do we turn milk into cheese? What's going on at the chemical level? And why do cheeses taste different from each other? Let's find out. REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/past-issues/2017-2018/december2017/cheesy-science.html __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

27m
Dec 28, 2023
What even is cinnamon?

Chemistree Holiday Sweatshirt Available Now! chemforyourlife.com/store http://chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - #176 We're in the portion of the year where cinnamon finds its way into many things we eat and drink: our pies, our tea, our coffee, our wassail, our candles, etc. But what is cinnamon really? What's going on with it at the molecular level? What makes it unique? Let's find out We want to give a  special thank you to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for this weeks episode! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

43m
Dec 21, 2023
Bonus: What's the chemistry of kombucha? (and other questions)

Chemistree Holiday Sweatshirt Available Now! chemforyourlife.com/store http://chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - Bonus Episode: Question and Response 50 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about mosquitos, kombucha, coated cookware, and more! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

39m
Dec 14, 2023
What even is MSG? Is it bad for you?

Chemistree Holiday Sweatshirt Available Now! chemforyourlife.com/store http://chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - #175 MSG! The ingredient many of us reference but few of us know anything about. What is it? Why does it make things taste so good? What's in it? Is it bad for us? If not, why does everyone think it is? We want to give a  special thank you to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for this weeks episode! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

48m
Dec 07, 2023
Why do onions make you cry?

Chemistree Holiday Sweatshirt Available Now! chemforyourlife.com/store http://chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - #016 Rebroadcast This week Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of onion tears, the emotional reaction we all have, against our will, when cutting onions. Grab some tissues, this one's gonna burn. REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf60174a009   https://www.nature.com/articles/419685a   __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

35m
Nov 30, 2023
Why does(n't) turkey make you sleepy?

Chemistree Holiday Sweatshirt Available Now! chemforyourlife.com/store http://chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - #174 For many folks in the US, today is a day where we eat Turkey! And many times the factoid/rumor makes the rounds that eating turkey makes you sleepy... but does it? Let's get into it, and fair warning, it's not as simple as you think. We want to give a  special thank you to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for this weeks episode! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

41m
Nov 23, 2023
Bonus: Acronyms and Mom Memories (chemmunity style)

Chemistree Holiday Sweatshirt Available Now! chemforyourlife.com/store http://chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - Bonus Episode: Chemmunity Style For this month's bonus episode we don't have questions, so we're recording an episode in the style of our secret supporter-only podcast. Check it out and enjoy an extra episode. THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

28m
Nov 16, 2023
Why do we stir things to dissolve them?

Try Formulate! http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate Shampoo and Conditioner custom formulated for your exact hair type, your specific needs, and your scent preference! Created using... chemistry, of course! When you sign up for Formulate, you get a discount http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate for being a Chemistry For Your Life listener AND you help support the podcast with every order! We are big fans of Formulate, try it today and your hair will thank you. www.chemforyourlife.com/formulate http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate - - - - - - - - - - -  #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! We want to give a  special thank you to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for this weeks episode! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

43m
Nov 09, 2023
Why does water form droplets?

Try Formulate! http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate Shampoo and Conditioner custom formulated for your exact hair type, your specific needs, and your scent preference! Created using... chemistry, of course! When you sign up for Formulate, you get a discount http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate for being a Chemistry For Your Life listener AND you help support the podcast with every order! We are big fans of Formulate, try it today and your hair will thank you. www.chemforyourlife.com/formulate http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate - - - - - - - - - - -  #020 Rebroadcast This week Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of water and intermolecular forces. Why does it form into droplets? Why can you fill a glass of water just above the rim and it not spill over? How are some things water proof or water resistant? REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

36m
Nov 02, 2023
What is freeze drying?

Check out the new secret podcast! __ __ - - - - - - - - - - -  #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! We want to give a  special thank you to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for this weeks episode! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

29m
Oct 26, 2023
Can geckos stick to teflon? (And other questions about PFAS)

Check out the new secret podcast! __ __ - - - - - - - - - - -  Bonus Episode: Question and Response 49 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions all about PFAS aka Forever Chemicals! REFERENCES __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

26m
Oct 19, 2023
Are learning styles real?

HALLOWEEN EXCLUSIVE SHIRT! http://chemforyourlife.com/store We made a shirt with a ghost holding an Erlenmeyer flask! The perfect combo of chemistry and halloween! CHECK IT OUT NOW: CHEMFORYOURLIFE.COM/STORE http://chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  #171 What ways do you like to learn? Have you ever thought that you're more of a visual learner? Or what about an auditory learner? Why do you think that? What if we told you that whatever way you prefer to learn, might not actually make a notable difference in your learning. It's a touchy topic with some spicy science. Let's get into it! We want to give a  special thank you to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for this weeks episode! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

1h 2m
Oct 12, 2023
What IS margarine anyway?

HALLOWEEN EXCLUSIVE SHIRT! http://chemforyourlife.com/store We made a shirt with a ghost holding an Erlenmeyer flask! The perfect combo of chemistry and halloween! CHECK IT OUT NOW: CHEMFORYOURLIFE.COM/STORE http://chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  #003 REBROADCAST Melissa and Jam discuss margarine and what the heck it is, and how it's different from butter, and if it is actually made in the "country" in a "crock" or not. THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

30m
Oct 05, 2023
Can forever chemicals be destroyed? (PFAS part 4)

HALLOWEEN EXCLUSIVE SHIRT! http://chemforyourlife.com/store We made a shirt with a ghost holding an Erlenmeyer flask! The perfect combo of chemistry and halloween! CHECK IT OUT NOW: CHEMFORYOURLIFE.COM/STORE http://chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  #169 So is there any hope of destroying forever chemicals? Once we've made these super resilient molecules, can we finally figure out how to unmake them? And if so, how? Well the good news is yes, they can be destroyed, and the methods are fascinating. We want to give a  special thank you to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for this weeks episode! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

44m
Sep 28, 2023
How does numbing cream work? (and other questions)

HALLOWEEN EXCLUSIVE SHIRT! http://chemforyourlife.com/store We made a shirt with a ghost holding an Erlenmeyer flask! The perfect combo of chemistry and halloween! CHECK IT OUT NOW: CHEMFORYOURLIFE.COM/STORE http://chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Bonus Episode: Question and Response 48 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about shoes, freeze-drying, water filters, botox, and more! THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

38m
Sep 21, 2023
What can we do now about "forever chemicals?"

#169 Time for some action. This week on our "forever chemicals" aka PFAs series, get ready to talk about what we can do about PFAs. Can we get rid of them? Can we filter them? Destroy them? Once and for all? Let's find out. We want to give a  special thank you to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for this weeks episode! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

37m
Sep 14, 2023
Are cast iron pans as cool as people say?

#045 Rebroadcast The continuation of the unexpected cookware chemistry saga: cast iron. This week, Melissa and Jam discuss multiple aspects of cast iron chemistry. What is cast iron? Why do some people love it so much? How does it work? Is it better than other cookware? If you haven't listened to our two teflon "prequel" episodes, click here! https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/episodes/what-makes-nonstick-pans-not-sticky REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

41m
Sep 07, 2023
The history of “forever chemicals,” how did we get here?

#168 Continuing our series on "forever chemicals" aka PFAs, we explore how we got into this situation. Where did PFAs come from? Why were they made? Were there any signs of PFAs being a problem early on? Let's investigate. We want to give a  special thank you to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for this weeks episode! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com http://entr0pic.artstation.com/ and @McAllisterBri on twitter! REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE __ __ THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY SUPPORTERS __ __ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ http://patreon.com/chemforyourlife Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com http://chemforyourlife.com/ Watch our episodes on YouTube http://youtube.com/@chemforyourlife Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/chemforyourlife, Twitter http://twitter.com/chemforyourlife, and Facebook http://facebook.com/chemforyourlife @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. https://transistor.fm/?via=jam We use it and we are totally in love with it.

42m
Aug 31, 2023