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    Chemistry

    Chemistry For Your Life

    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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    What is yogurt? Jan 04, 2024
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    #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

    1. https://youtu.be/uJEkb4Hq5jY
    2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234682/
    3. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/they_did_what_to_your_milk
    4. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/8836/fs173emakingyogurt.pdf
    5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234682/
    6. Biochemistry 4th edition by Garret & Grisham
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    What is cheese? And what does it have in common with soap? Dec 28, 2023
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    #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

    1. http://pubsapp.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff/7806sci2.html?
    2. https://youtu.be/CkSPL5I3E0Y
    3. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(87)80207-2/abstract
    4. https://youtu.be/rttkpPFNkmY
    5. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/past-issues/2017-2018/december2017/cheesy-science.html
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    What even is cinnamon? Dec 21, 2023
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    #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

    References from this Episode

    1. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/cinnamaldehyde/4012943.article
    2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8433798/
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    Bonus: What's the chemistry of kombucha? (and other questions) Dec 14, 2023
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    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!

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    What even is MSG? Is it bad for you? Dec 07, 2023
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    #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?

    References from this Episode

    1. https://youtu.be/VJw8r_YWJ9k
    2. https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/08/25/msg/
    3. https://www.nature.com/articles/1602526
    4. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/glutamate/3005790.article
    5. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/enterocyte
    6. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10942912.2017.1295260
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    Why do onions make you cry? Nov 30, 2023
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    #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

    1. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf60174a009
    2. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acschembio.7b00336
    3. https://www.nature.com/articles/419685a
    4. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/05/science/onions-crying-chemicals.html
    5. http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/pso/psov.htm
    6. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170620122950.htm
    7. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/scicurious-brain/ignobels-2013-the-tearless-onion/
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    Why does(n't) turkey make you sleepy? Nov 23, 2023
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    #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.

    References from this Episode

    1. Biochemistry, 4th edition, by Garrett & Grisham,
    2. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fact-or-fiction-does-turkey-make-you-sleepy/
    3. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/tryptophan/4010774.article
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    Bonus: Acronyms and Mom Memories (chemmunity style) Nov 16, 2023
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    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.

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    Why do we stir things to dissolve them? Nov 09, 2023
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    #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!

    References from this Episode

    1. https://www.acs.org/middleschoolchemistry/lessonplans/chapter5/lesson6.html#:~:text=The%20added%20energy%20in%20the%2Csucrose%20molecules%20to%20vibrate%20faster.
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    Why does water form droplets? Nov 02, 2023
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    #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

    1. General Chemistry: Principles, Patterns, and Applications - Saylor foundation
    2. Chemistry, Edition 2 - Flowers, Theopold, Langley, Robinson
    3. Lotus Leaf Inspires Waterproofing Scheme, Scientific American - Laura Wright
    4. Melissa's Previous Knowledge

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