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Chemistry For Your Life

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.© For Your Life 2023, All rights reserved. 化学 科学
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  • Are organic vegetables healthier for you?

    Are organic vegetables healthier for you?
    2025/06/26

    Melissa and Jam dive into the definition and implications of organic foods. They explore what organic means according to USDA standards, dissect common misconceptions about pesticide use, and discuss whether organic produce is actually healthier. This detailed analysis includes Melissa's scientific research process and draws on trusted sources to clarify the nuanced debate around organic foods. Learn about the importance of fruit and vegetable intake, regardless of whether they are organic, and get practical tips for washing produce to minimize pesticide residue.

    00:00 Introduction and Recap
    00:21 Discussing Organic Foods
    00:46 Podcast Setup and Personal Anecdotes
    01:41 Health and Diet Insights
    04:12 Research and Credibility
    07:59 Understanding Organic Standards
    22:34 Organic Pesticides and Misconceptions
    26:11 Scientific Pettiness and Review Articles
    27:41 Engaging Media and Petty Scientists
    29:19 Pesticide Residues in Organic vs. Non-Organic Foods
    35:14 Nutritional Content of Organic Foods
    38:44 Health Impacts and Misconceptions
    43:47 Practical Advice and Final Thoughts
    55:12 Listener Questions and Community Support

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    References from this episode:

    1. https://pmc-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libproxy.library.unt.edu/articles/PMC5837313/
    2. https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2020/colorectal-cancer-rising-younger-adultshttps://
    3. www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htmhttps://
    4. www.aap.org/en/patient-care/environmental-health/promoting-healthy-environments-for-children/food-safety/https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/cen-v078n011.p011
    5. https://pmc-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libproxy.library.unt.edu/articles/PMC7019963/#notes3
    6. https://pmc-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libproxy.library.unt.edu/articles/PMC7146625/
    7. https://pmc-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libproxy.library.unt.edu/articles/PMC7146577/
    8. https://pmc-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libproxy.library.unt.edu/articles/PMC3546364/
    9. https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/0003-4819-157-5-201209040-00007
    10. https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/0003-4819-158-4-201302190-00018
    11. https://www.acs.org/education/chemmatters/past-issues/archive-2013-2014/genetic-organic-food.html
    12. https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/programs/lawn-garden/agent-articles-fact-sheets-and-more/agent-articles/environment/organic-does-not-mean-pesticide-free.html
    13. https://www-sciencedirect-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/pesticide-residue
    14. https://pubs-acs-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/10.1021/jf103902t

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  • Ask a Chemist: Explain it like I'm five?

    Ask a Chemist: Explain it like I'm five?
    2025/06/19

    This episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life' features Melissa and Jam tackling various chemistry questions sourced from the 'Explain Like I'm Five' subreddit. They aim to explain complex chemistry concepts in a manner even a 5-year-old could understand. Questions discussed include why water isn't flammable, how carbonation works, the nature of colors and atoms, cooking processes, caloric changes during cooking, and why drawings on a steamy mirror reappear. The episode emphasizes simplifying complex ideas and making chemistry relatable to everyday life.

    00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
    00:50 Explaining Chemistry Like You're Five
    01:31 Welcome to Chemistry for Your Life
    02:30 Why Isn't Water Flammable?
    07:00 How Does Carbonation Work?
    09:48 Are Atoms Different Colors?
    13:12 What Happens When Cooking Food?
    14:14 Understanding the Science of Cooking
    15:12 The Chemistry Behind Frying and Toasting
    16:35 Exploring the Role of Ingredients in Cooking
    17:57 Calories and Cooking: What Changes?
    22:49 The Mystery of Steamy Mirror Drawings
    27:06 Wrapping Up and Community Thanks

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  • Is it safe to use weed killer (Roundup)?

    Is it safe to use weed killer (Roundup)?
    2025/06/12
    Melissa and Jam discuss the multifaceted debate surrounding the use of the widely known weed killer, Roundup, specifically its active ingredient, glyphosate. Prompted by a listener's question, they explore the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of glyphosate, including its effectiveness in agriculture, potential health risks, and environmental impacts. They delve into scientific studies, regulatory concerns, and personal anecdotes to provide a comprehensive overview of this controversial herbicide. 00:00 Introduction to Weed Killers 01:34 Listener's Question on Glyphosate 03:24 Understanding Glyphosate 08:32 The Good and Bad of Glyphosate 11:09 Health Concerns and Controversies 18:44 Whistleblowing and Evidence on Glyphosate 19:05 Human Health Impacts of Glyphosate 20:37 Environmental Effects of Glyphosate 23:00 Regulatory Considerations and Future Actions 26:16 Personal Decisions and Practical Advice 31:12 Community Engagement and Support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife References from this episode: https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/glyphosate/6885.articlehttps://www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/how-a-herbicide-illustrates-the-many-ways-chemicals-are-put-to-the-test/4021190.articlehttps://www-sciencedirect-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/science/article/pii/S2152265021001518#coi0001 - Note that The author has been paid as an expert in glyphosate litigation.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8223940/ Note that author PB acted as consultant for glyphosate producers, on matters not related to glyphosatehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11354939/#notes5 Not notes here, but they essentially said it seems like we need more studies, there seems to be some correlation. https://www-sciencedirect-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/science/article/pii/S0048969717330279?casa_token=0V1BAIP8ZFgAAAAA:0O5yGT0FK4sbuZBIhieomHGxbm-0Y_Y7VtoPEaHFcArD9FS3aczcDKHV0nU7KfwA0erzOVNHwA#s0080 - Some salaries paid for by organizations, wasn’t clear their relationship to glyphosate, but no disclosure or conflict of interest statement was made here. https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/9/4605 - No conflicts of interesthttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abf7482 Thanks to our monthly supporters Vince WJulie S.Heather RAutoclaveChelsea MDorien VDScott BJessie RCiara LJ0HNTR0YJeannette NCullyn RErica BElizabeth PSarah MRachel RLetilaKatrina BSuzanne PVenus RLyn SJacob TBrian KEmerson WKristina GTimothy PSteven BChris and Claire SChelsea BAvishai BHunter R ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife
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    35 分

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