Chemistry For Your Life

著者: 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.
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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.
© For Your Life 2023, All rights reserved.
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  • Ask a Chemist: Why are crystals rare? (and other questions)
    2024/11/21

    Question and Response 62

    New College-Style Sweatshirt!

    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!
    Thanks to our monthly supporters:

    • Julie S.
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    • Jeannette N
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    • Erica B
    • Elizabeth P
    • Sarah M
    • Rachel R
    • Letila
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    • Lyn S
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    29 分
  • Do carrots help us see better?
    2024/11/14

    #199

    In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry behind the popular belief that eating carrots improves night vision. They take a deep dive into the scientific processes, including how beta carotene from carrots is converted into vitamin A, then into rhodopsin, and how this helps with night vision. They also discuss the historical context of this belief, dating back to World War II propaganda, and expand their discussion to include other fall foods rich in beta carotene, such as pumpkins and sweet potatoes. The episode also touches on fun facts, personal anecdotes, and a special shout-out to a new community member.

    00:00 Introduction to the Fun Chemistry Topic
    00:17 The Carrot Myth and World War II Propaganda
    01:19 Matching Outfits and Personal Stories
    06:36 Shoutout to New Community Member
    07:14 The Science Behind Carrots and Vision
    26:22 Vitamin A and Night Vision
    27:47 Explaining the Chemistry of Beta Carotene
    29:07 The Process of Beta Carotene Conversion
    30:27 Understanding Rhodopsin Formation
    31:07 The Role of Vitamin A in Vision
    41:29 Fun Facts and Fall Foods
    48:56 Supporting the Podcast and Community
    50:11 Acknowledging Supporters and Conclusion

    References from this episode:

    We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com and @McAllisterBri on twitter!

    Thanks to our monthly supporters

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    • Letila
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    Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

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  • What makes honey crystallize?
    2024/11/07

    #055 Rebroadcast

    Ever notice that honey crystalizes? Isn't that like super weird? Why does it do that? This week, Melissa and Jam risk getting stuck in this question.

    References from this episode

    1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5884753/
    2. https://www.usda.gov/codex
    3. https://www.fda.gov/files/food/published/PDF---Guidance-for-Industry--Proper-Labeling-of-Honey-and-Honey-Products.pdf
    4. Honey: Chemical composition, stability and authenticity, da Silva et. Al
    5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.09.051
    Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife. Email us at chemforyourlife@gmail.com And check out our chill, simple little website at https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/

    Thanks to our monthly supporters

    • Ciara Linville
    • J0HNTR0Y
    • Jeannette Napoleon
    • Cullyn R
    • Erica Bee
    • Elizabeth P
    • Sarah Moar
    • Rachel Reina
    • Letila
    • Katrina Barnum-Huckins
    • Suzanne Phillips
    • Nelly Silva
    • Venus Rebholz
    • Lyn Stubblefield
    • Jacob Taber
    • Brian Kimball
    • Emerson Woodhall
    • Kristina Gotfredsen
    • Timothy Parker
    • Steven Boyles
    • Chris Skupien
    • Chelsea B
    • Bri McAllister
    • Avishai Barnoy
    • Hunter Reardon
    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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