Speaking of Chemistry

Apr 30 2015 18 ep. 4 mins 1.1k
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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.

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West Virginia Water Crisis, Food Flavors

Mar 17 2014 8 mins  
In this pilot episode, hosts Lauren K. Wolf and Carmen Drahl talk about top stories from Chemical and Engineering News. #speakingofchem [email protected]

Blimps, Vaping, Music and Alchemy

Apr 16 2014 12 mins  
The newest generation of blimps, e-Cigarettes, communicating science through music, and using music to hide a recipe for gold. [email protected] #speakingofchem

Maple Water, Chemistry Kits and Gluing Cadillacs

May 16 2014 6 mins  
The buzz around maple water and its health benefits, how researchers are trying to bring back the chemistry kits of yore, and why Cadillac is gluing its cars together. #speakingofchem [email protected]

Mistakes, Fracking, Cubicles and Palcohol

Jun 17 2014 11 mins  
A costly molecular mistake, tracking fracking, chemistry and cubicles, and powdered alcohol. [email protected] #speakingofchem

Sunscreen SPF Explained

Jul 16 2014 2 mins  
We’ll sort through the science of SPF so you don’t get burned by sunscreen claims this summer. #speakingofchem [email protected]

Restoring Art Done Right

Aug 20 2014 2 mins  
After a Mark Rothko painting was defaced, chemists at Dow teamed with art restoration and conservation experts at the Tate Modern to make it right. #speakingofchem [email protected]

Football, Concussions and Brain Disease

Sep 04 2014 2 mins  
Scientists are racing to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a specific kind of brain trauma in athletes who experience repeated head injuries.#speakingofchem [email protected]

All About Antibiotics

Sep 23 2014 2 mins  
This episode answers the question: Why should you finish your antibiotics if you feel better? #speakingofchem [email protected]

Fighting a Killer Frog Fungus

Oct 23 2014 2 mins  
Scientists are working to catch a vicious serial killer... of frogs. #speakingofchem [email protected]

What You Need To Know About Microbeads

Nov 11 2014 2 mins  
Your toothpaste and face scrub probably get their scrubbing power from tiny plastic beads contained within. But environmental scientists and dentists alike are worried about these polyethylene “microbeads” getting into lakes, rivers, and your gums. #speakingofchem [email protected]