18 episodes

A science podcast from Chemical and Engineering News featuring fascinating, weird and otherwise interesting chemistry topics from the American Chemical Society's flagship news publication.

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A science podcast from Chemical and Engineering News featuring fascinating, weird and otherwise interesting chemistry topics from the American Chemical Society's flagship news publication.

    • video
    Making Eco-Conscious Synthetic Leather

    Making Eco-Conscious Synthetic Leather

    Lauren Wolf explains how textile manufacturers are trying to make synthetic leather more eco-consious while keeping it fashion-friendly. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

    • 2 min
    • video
    Better Beer Chemistry

    Better Beer Chemistry

    Speaking of Chemistry takes a field trip to Renegade Brewing Co. in Denver to talk yeast. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

    • 2 min
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    Hypoallergenic Isn't Really A Thing

    Hypoallergenic Isn't Really A Thing

    Turns out the term "hypoallergenic" means whatever manufacturers want it to mean. Sophia Cai explains why. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

    • 2 min
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    What Does Space Smell Like?

    What Does Space Smell Like?

    Matt Davenport sticks his nose into the science behind astronomical aromas and celestial body odors. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

    • 2 min
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    Is Bleaching Your Hair Bad For You?

    Is Bleaching Your Hair Bad For You?

    Adding hydrogen peroxide to your head can actually do a lot of damage. Matt Davenport breaks down why going platinum blonde could be bad for your "head suit." #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

    • 2 min
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    Four Facts About Sweat

    Four Facts About Sweat

    Getting fit inevitably means sweating—but what is that stinky, salty fluid anyway? Sophia Cai goes over four fun facts about the workout byproduct we love to hate. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

    • 3 min

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