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Episode 36 – Hold that tissue: Allergy help may be on the way Feb 18, 2009

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German chemists have developed a way to tell people with allergies exactly what kind of pollen is in the air, instantly, and how much there is flying around. The test could help people avoid high levels of pollen that trigger allergies.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin Macleod (via incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu includes sound by Slanesh, HerbertBoland, SFX Bible and fogma.

Bytesize Video Episode 1: A recipe for the pitcher plant's chemical concoction Feb 04, 2009

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Episode 35 – Chemical Magic in the Mouth Jan 28, 2009

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It’s not a pleasant thought, but you’ve got billions of tiny critters living in your mouth. An entire ecosystem of bacteria live in there, and many of them have important roles in chewing and digestion. Now, scientists have found that bacteria in the mouth play a role in creating the distinctive flavors of certain foods.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by admiralbob77 (via ccmixter.org); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu includes sound by koops and zerolagtime.

Episode 34 – A “smart yarn”: clothing with a brain Jan 07, 2009

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Sweatpants, blue jeans and T-shirts with a brain? It sounds difficult to imagine, but scientists are now working to make these unusual kinds of clothing a reality.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by M12 (via ccmixter.org); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu includes sound by xythe, halleck, ERH, thecheeseman, simon.rue and jobro.

A special announcement from the Bytesize Science crew Jan 05, 2009

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Episode 33 – Healthy make-over: Food coloring goes natural Dec 17, 2008

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Santa might soon leave candy canes and holiday cookies that are a little duller, but better for your health as food color manufacturers go natural. That’s because food manufacturers worldwide are increasingly turning to more natural colors in an effort to replace brightly-colored yet potentially harmful artificial colorings now used in some foods and beverages.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu noisecollector, kjackson and koops.

Episode 32 – Tiny, paper-thin speakers pack big punch Dec 08, 2008

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Good quality stereo speakers are usually big, bulky and heavy, but people put up with their size to get sound with a BOOM. But now, scientists may have come up with a way to shrink speakers without sacrificing that sonic kick.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu ljudman, jppi, daveincamas and pitx.

Episode 31 – Speedy Swimsuits Oct 23, 2008

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Find out how chemists are speeding up swimmers with high-tech new swimwear. The final episode in our four part celebration of National Chemistry Week.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu and SoundSnap.com include sounds by SFX Bible, Fred Weinberg, Shriek Productions, man, FranciscoPadilla and Radio Mall.

Episode 30 – Don't Sweat It Oct 22, 2008

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Have you ever wondered what happens when we sweat? Or why we even sweat at all? Listen to this episode to find out! Part three of four episodes celebrating National Chemistry Week.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu and SoundSnap.com include sounds by SFXsource, luffy and sagetyrtle.

Episode 29 – Go for the Gear! Oct 21, 2008

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Chemistry has helped improve sports gear dramatically over the years, making your favorite games faster, more exciting and much safer. Part two of four episodes celebrating National Chemistry Week.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu and SoundSnap.com include sounds by Totya, SFX bible, Stuart Duffield, thanvannispen, Justine Angus, UncleSigmund, Shriek Productions, Blastwave FX and SFXsource.

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