Chemistry For Your Life

Melissa and Jam, Bleav
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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.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Ask a Chemist: Why are crystals rare? (and other questions)

    In this special bonus episode of Chemistry for Your Life, Melissa and Jam dive into listener-submitted questions, covering everything from the rarity of crystals and the chemistry of sourdough to the science behind melting ice on roads in Canada. Along the way, they explore fun tangents about nostalgic movies, glow-in-the-dark nostalgia, and much more. It’s an eclectic mix of chemistry, pop culture, and community interaction!

    29 min

  2. 14 NOV

    Do carrots help us see better?

    Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry behind the popular belief that eating carrots improves night vision.

    52 min

  3. 7 NOV

    What makes honey crystallize?

    Ever notice that honey crystalizes? Isn't that like super weird? Why does it do that?

    34 min

  4. 7 NOV · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Chemmunity: Coffee, Crepes, and Reusable Paper

    Welcome back to an exclusive bonus episode ONLY for members of the Chemmunity. Melissa shares about her super cool reusable paper and Jam shares about serving coffee at a neighborhood pop-up. Chemmunity is the secret podcast for Chemistry For Your Life Patrons, Supporters, and Subscribers. Members of the Chemmunity get ad-free versions of the podcast PLUS monthly exclusive bonus episodes where Melissa and Jam talk about whatever they want... EXCEPT chemistry. For the most part. Welcome to the Chemmunity!

    33 min

  5. 31 OCT

    How do things glow in the dark?

    Melissa and Jam explore the spooky yet fascinating world of glow-in-the-dark chemistry.

    42 min

  6. 24 OCT · BONUS

    Ask a Chemist: Why do self-tanners smell weird? (and other questions)

    Melissa and Jam address a variety of intriguing listener questions. They cover topics such as the chemical processes behind self-tanners and why early formulations could result in uneven appearances, the unique properties and phase changes of dry ice, and the complexities surrounding high fructose corn syrup.

    26 min

  7. 17 OCT

    How does spray tan stain our skin?

    Melissa and Jam explore the fascinating chemistry behind self tanners. They take listeners on a journey from the discovery of the key sugar in self tanners in the 1960s by Dr. Eva Wittgenstein to the present-day scientific understanding.

    48 min

  8. 10 OCT

    What makes jalapeños spicy, and what other crazy properties do they have?

    This week, Melissa and Jam dive into spiciness. What is it? Is it a flavor? Is it a feeling? Is it both? Is it more? Why can some people handle more than others? Does spiciness have any benefits?

    36 min
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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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  • Creator
    Melissa and Jam, Bleav
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    333
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © For Your Life 2023, All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Chemistry For Your Life
  • Provider
    Jam Robinson

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