Episodes
Published 04/18/24
#082 Rebroadcast Wow sunglasses sure are cool. What's the coolest thing about them? Is it how cool they make us look and feel? Or is it the chemistry inside them? We'll let you decide, but we think you'll be surprised to find out how significant a role chemistry plays in the making of your shades. References from this...
Published 04/18/24
#184That's right, the Northern Lights aren't just cool CGI after all. They're real, but what are they? Why do they occur? And how are they chemistry? Let's find out! References from this...
Published 04/11/24
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 54 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about dissolving, purple shampoo, coal ash, and petroleum waste. Thanks to our monthly supporters Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Nelly Silva Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall ...
Published 04/04/24
#183We're adding another chapter to the PFAS series! There's new information from the FDA that we've got to talk about,. It's about the PFAS that coat food wrappers. What does it mean? Is it good news? Is it enough? Let's talk about it! References from this...
Published 03/28/24
#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...
Published 03/21/24
#182There'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...
Published 03/14/24
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 Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Nelly Silva Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball shadow Emerson Woodhall ...
Published 03/07/24
2024 Merch Giveaway! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - - #181Have you heard about Vitamin D? Has someone ever told you that you need it and it's really...
Published 02/29/24
2024 Merch Giveaway! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - - #085 Rebroadcast  Well here in Texas, we just suffered through an intense freeze. And many a plant...
Published 02/22/24
2024 Merch Giveaway! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - - #180Depending on where you live, you may use Fahrenheit or Celsius to measure temperature, but how...
Published 02/15/24
2024 Merch Giveaway! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - - Bonus Episode: Question and Response 52 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to...
Published 02/08/24
2024 Merch Giveaway! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - - #179Over the past few years infrared thermometers have started being EVERYWHERE. So as we've cracked...
Published 02/01/24
#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...
Published 01/25/24
#178Thermometers 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 https://highschoolenergy.acs.org/what-is-energy/thermometers.htmlWe want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art,...
Published 01/18/24
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 Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R RadioactiveDreams Carolina Rubio Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Nelly Silva Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball ...
Published 01/11/24
#177Yogurt, 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...
Published 01/04/24
Try 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 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 - - - - - - - - - - -  #104 Rebroadcast Seriously what the heck is cheese?...
Published 12/28/23
Try 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 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 - - - - - - - - - - -  #176We're in the portion of the year where cinnamon...
Published 12/21/23
Try 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 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 - - - - - - - - - - -  Bonus Episode: Question and Response 50 In this...
Published 12/14/23
Try 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 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 - - - - - - - - - - -  #175MSG! The ingredient many of us reference but...
Published 12/07/23
Try 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 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 - - - - - - - - - - -  #016 Rebroadcast This week Melissa and Jam explore...
Published 11/30/23
Try 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 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 - - - - - - - - - - -  #174For many folks in the US, today is a day where...
Published 11/23/23
Chemistree Holiday Sweatshirt Available Now! 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 Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Nelly Silva Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber ...
Published 11/16/23
Chemistree Holiday Sweatshirt Available Now! chemforyourlife.com/store - - - - - - - - - - - #173What 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 and @McAllisterBri on twitter! References...
Published 11/09/23