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  • Why do bad smells smell bad?

    Why do bad smells smell bad?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #030 Rebroadcast

    Melissa and Jam continue to sniff out the chemistry of smell, focusing this week on bad smells. Why are we so good at smelling bad smells? Why do they haunt us at night? Why are some bad smells so strong and long lasting, while many great smells are subtle and temporary. What’s in a smell? "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." I think that quote applies here right?

    References from this episode

    Aerosol generation by raindrop impact on soil - Young Soo Joung & Cullen R. Buie, Nature Communications 2 Americans Win Nobel for Demystifying Sense of Smell - Lawrence K. Altman, The New York Times The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2004 Press Release - Richard Axel & Linda B. Buck, The Nobel Prize A Novel Multigene Family May Encode Odorant Receptors: A Molecular Basis for Odor Recognition - Buck and Axel Chemists and bad smells (and sulfur): A productive pairing - Ashutosh Jogalekar, Scientific American

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  • What is old people smell? And is the internet wrong about it?

    What is old people smell? And is the internet wrong about it?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #186

    In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life' hosts Melissa and Jam explore the common notion that elderly people have a distinct smell. They delve into the scientific basis behind this observation, discussing the role of volatile organic compounds, fatty acids on our skin, and how these compounds can change with age. The episode features discussions on different studies that have attempted to identify specific compounds associated with 'old people smell' and debates their findings. It also touches upon cultural and dietary influences on body odor, the impact of hygiene practices, and the psychological aspects of scent perception. Additionally, the hosts reflect on the influence of other environmental factors like hospital scents on our perception of 'old people smell.' The episode concludes with a light-hearted discussion on favorite smells, emphasizing the complexity and variability of human olfactory experiences.

    00:00 Introduction to the Mystery of the Elderly Scent
    00:41 Diving Into the Science: What Causes the Elderly Scent?
    01:25 Community Shoutout and Listener Contributions
    03:48 Exploring the Chemistry of Skin and Aging
    07:37 Scientific Studies and the Debate Over Elderly Scent
    15:17 Cultural Factors and the Universality of Elderly Scent
    21:29 Concluding Thoughts on the Science of Scent and Aging
    23:22 Exploring the Science of Smell and Age
    23:54 Perceptions and Variables in Smell Research
    24:42 Personal Anecdotes and Smell Associations
    26:24 Consumer Products and Their Influence on Smell
    29:05 The Debate Over Persimmon Soap
    32:00 Skepticism Towards Marketing Claims
    35:09 Favorite Smells and Personal Memories

    References from this Episode

    https://scholar-google-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/citations?hl=en&user=5fCySaUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/well/live/do-older-people-have-a-different-smell.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2574753/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3364187/ https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0022-202X(15)41198-4 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/old-person-smell/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chemistry/comments/1at59dv/why_doesnt_regular_soap_work_on_nonenal_old/ https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/unftyx/til_what_causes_old_people_smell_as_our_skin/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmfWe 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!

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  • Ask a Chemist: Reddit Edition!

    Ask a Chemist: Reddit Edition!

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    Bonus Episode: Question and Response 55

    In this bonus episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam deviate from their usual format of answering listener questions to engage with the Reddit community instead. They delve into various chemistry-related topics, starting with a Reddit user's struggle to understand moles in chemistry, which Melissa, a chemist, explains in simple terms. They also discuss the social dynamics and difficulties of explaining complex scientific concepts to non-experts, exemplified through a Reddit story about a PhD student oversharing her research at a family gathering. The episode also covers the merits and sacrifices involved in pursuing a PhD, focusing on whether it's worthwhile for those aiming to become professors. Throughout, the hosts emphasize the importance of effective communication in science and the challenges of balancing personal aspirations with academic pursuits.

    00:00 Introduction to Reddit Edition: Chemistry Q&A
    01:09 Exploring the Concept of Moles in Chemistry
    06:02 Navigating Family Dynamics: The PhD Dilemma
    15:12 Is Pursuing a PhD Worth It? Insights and Reflections
    22:40 Wrapping Up and Future Plans for Reddit Q&A Sessions

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  • Is compost dirt??

    Is compost dirt??

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #185

    Let's make dirt. Or is it dirt? I don't know, well, can you dig it? We've all heard of compost, maybe you compost, maybe your friend does, maybe they talk about it a lot. But how does it work? Why can we compost some things, but not others? And why can't we just put compostable stuff into the trash can, won't it break down in the landfill? Let's find out!!

    References from this Episode

    https://compost.css.cornell.edu/chemistry.html https://compost.css.cornell.edu/microorg.html https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/composting https://www.compostingcouncil.org/page/CompostDefinition https://www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/consumer-support-food-waste-solutions-focus-agricultural-economists/ https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344910000261 https://www.acs.org/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/past-issues/2017-2018/october2017/composting-your-trash-natures-treasure.htmlWe 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!

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  • How do sunglasses protect our eyes?

    How do sunglasses protect our eyes?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #082 Rebroadcast

    Wow sunglasses sure are cool. What's the coolest thing about them? Is it how cool they make us look and feel? Or is it the chemistry inside them? We'll let you decide, but we think you'll be surprised to find out how significant a role chemistry plays in the making of your shades.

    References from this episode

    https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.chas.8b23208https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.macromol.8b02513https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/issues/2018-2019/December2018/2%20Shades%20TG%20Reading%20Supports.docxhttps://www.safetyglassesusa.com/product-information/https://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i19/Periodic-graphics-chemistry-sunglasses.htmlhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9781118909911.ch26https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ma960808xhttps://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/1999/JM/a902864a#!divAbstract

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  • What are the Northern Lights?

    What are the Northern Lights?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #184

    That's right, the Northern Lights aren't just cool CGI after all. They're real, but what are they? Why do they occur? And how are they chemistry? Let's find out!


    References from this Episode

    https://webbtelescope.org/contents/articles/spectroscopy-101--types-of-spectra-and-spectroscopyhttps://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/educators/lessons/xray_spectra/background-atoms.htmlhttps://www.swpc.noaa.gov/phenomena/geomagnetic-stormshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-23377-5.epdf?sharing_token=Q0rjm5h2j_KavQboPe5r0NRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0Nipe223V5hYGHe-RFuAQXUauChqVoyT7zITbpx_l9I4d9y3fMVLy0n3sVw5SJRoc_II7uBqXU-SzFM3JaTK6_kNmWDs_aEyfCQVLoWqqw15NsYjbFSXvak0yfuKrH76x8%3Dhttps://www.npr.org/2021/06/10/1004859458/what-causes-the-northern-lights-scientists-finally-know-for-surehttps://pwg.gsfc.nasa.gov/polar/telecons/archive/PR_E-PO/Aurora_flyer/aurora-flyer_p2.doc.pdfhttps://www.acs.org/pressroom/reactions/library/what-causes-the-northern-lights-and-where-you-should-see-them.htmlhttps://www.swpc.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/images/u2/Aurora.pdf


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  • Ask a Chemist: Can you dissolve a liquid into a solid? (and other questions)

    Ask a Chemist: Can you dissolve a liquid into a solid? (and other questions)

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    Bonus Episode: Question and Response 54

    In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about dissolving, purple shampoo, coal ash, and petroleum waste.


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  • Did the FDA eliminate Forever Chemicals? (PFAS Part 5!)

    Did the FDA eliminate Forever Chemicals? (PFAS Part 5!)

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #183

    We're adding another chapter to the PFAS series! There's new information from the FDA that we've got to talk about,. It's about the PFAS that coat food wrappers. What does it mean? Is it good news? Is it enough? Let's talk about it!


    References from this Episode

    https://cen.acs.org/materials/coatings/PFAS-paper-food-packaging/99/i36https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/market-phase-out-grease-proofing-substances-containing-pfashttps://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/questions-and-answers-pfas-foodhttps://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/authorized-uses-pfas-food-contact-applications


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  • Why do things fade in the sun?

    Why do things fade in the sun?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #081 Rebroadcast

    The sun. It's nice, it's warm, it helps things grow, it helps us see, it helps us exist in the first place. But it's also a massive burning molten ball of radiation and ultraviolet rays. So how does our mysterious yellow friend fade the poor items we leave outside? Let's find out. Don't hurt us, yellow friend.

    References from this episode

    https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/why-does-ultraviolet-light-cause-color-to-fade/https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/photodegradationhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4320144/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1011134404000375?via%3Dihub


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  • What's the REAL reason we can't look at a solar eclipse?

    What's the REAL reason we can't look at a solar eclipse?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #182

    There's an eclipse coming to the US in April! Which means we'll all be getting that reminder to NOT LOOK AT THE ECLIPSE WITHOUT PROPER EYE PROTECTION. But why is that? At the molecular level, what happens to our eyes if we look at the eclipse? And how does eye protection prevent damage to our eyes? Let's find out!


    References from this Episode

    https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i33/Chemistry-explains-shouldnt-stare-solar-eclipse-without-protection.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3065351/#:~:text=For%20photoreceptors%20to%20function%20in,retinal%20pigment%20epithelium%20(RPE).https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/safety/


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  • Ask a Chemist: How does purple shampoo work, or does it? (and other questions)

    Ask a Chemist: How does purple shampoo work, or does it? (and other questions)

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    Bonus Episode: Question and Response 53

    In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about purple shampoo, salt on icy roads, msg, and more!


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  • What is Vitamin D? And what does it have to do with the sun?!

    What is Vitamin D? And what does it have to do with the sun?!

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #181

    Have you heard about Vitamin D? Has someone ever told you that you need it and it's really important? Have you ever wondered why? And have you ever wondered what the heck THE SUN has to do with Vitamin D? Well rise and shine it's time to finally get to the bottom of this.


    References from this Episode

    https://www.chemistryworld.com/features/shining-a-light-on-vitamin-d/3004782.articlehttps://www.bcm.edu/news/how-to-get-vitamin-d-without-spending-too-much-time-in-the-sunhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2669834/https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.9b00208


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  • Why do plants die in freezing weather?

    Why do plants die in freezing weather?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #085 Rebroadcast

    Well here in Texas, we just suffered through an intense freeze. And many a plant became a casualty of the cold, but why? What's going on at the molecular level that causes freezing temperatures to be bad for many plants? And is talking about this even chemistry? Let's find out.


    References from this episode

    https://climate.ncsu.edu/edu/FrostFreezehttps://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2014/01/15/why-dont-trees-freeze-and-burst-in-the-winter-like-cold-pipes/https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/FrostsandFreezes.pdfhttps://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/misc/coldprot.htmlhttp://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/Chemical/waterdens.htmlhttp://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=5448


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  • What's up with Fahrenheit, Celsius, and... Kelvin?

    What's up with Fahrenheit, Celsius, and... Kelvin?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #180

    Depending on where you live, you may use Fahrenheit or Celsius to measure temperature, but how did these measurements come about, why are they different, and seriously, who is Kelvin?


    References from this Episode

    https://highschoolenergy.acs.org/what-is-energy/thermometers.html


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  • Ask a Chemist: Why do metals look metallic? (and other questions!)

    Ask a Chemist: Why do metals look metallic? (and other questions!)

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    Bonus Episode: Question and Response 52

    In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about metals, kombucha, learning styles, condiments, and more!


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    https://radiolab.org/podcast/g-miseducation-larry-p.


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  • How do infrared thermometers work?

    How do infrared thermometers work?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #179

    Over the past few years infrared thermometers have started being EVERYWHERE. So as we've cracked open the conversation on thermometers we've got to find out, how do infrared thermometers work? How are they different from other kinds?

    References from this Episode

    https://highschoolenergy.acs.org/what-is-energy/thermometers.html


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  • How do we see our breath in the air?

    How do we see our breath in the air?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #074

    This time of year, it's a common occurrence, something so common that we might not even wonder about it anymore. But really, why do we see our breath in the air when it's cold? We see steam from cooking things and boiling water, but our breath isn't that hot, so why do we see it? What does temperature have to do with it? Let's find out.

    References from this episode

    https://www.childrensmuseum.org/blog/why-can-i-see-my-breath-when-it%E2%80%99s-coldhttps://helix.northwestern.edu/blog/2017/03/how-be-dragon-or-why-can-i-see-my-breath-winterhttps://www.wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/12/13/how-can-there-be-clouds-in-winter-when-it-is-too-cold-for-water-to-stay-a-vapor/https://www.weather.gov/arx/why_dewpoint_vs_humidityhttps://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/why-do-i-see-my-breath-when-its-cold-outside/#:~:text=Cold%20air%20causes%20the%20warm,like%20a%20small%2C%20misty%20cloud.&text=It%20is%20this%20liquid%20form,when%20breathing%20in%20cold%20weather


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  • Thermometers: what is the chemistry behind them?

    Thermometers: what is the chemistry behind them?

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    #178

    Thermometers tell us what temperature something is. But how do the thermometers know what the temperature is? Who tells the thermometers? Or rather, how do thermometers accurately gauge what the temperature is, consistently, in high heat and super cold? Let's find out.

    References from this Episode

    https://highschoolenergy.acs.org/what-is-energy/thermometers.html


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  • Bonus: How do

    Bonus: How do "forever chemicals" sneak into our clothes? (and other questions)

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    Bonus Episode: Question and Response 51

    In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about PFAS/forever chemicals, the periodic table, chemistry and engineering, and more!


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  • What is yogurt?

    What is yogurt?

    · Chemistry For Your Life

    #177

    Yogurt, sometimes known as thick milk. But what is it really? What happens at the molecular level, how does it become yogurt? And while we're at it, what is sour cream? Let's talk about these dairy substances.


    References from this Episode

    https://youtu.be/uJEkb4Hq5jYhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234682/https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/they_did_what_to_your_milkhttps://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/8836/fs173emakingyogurt.pdfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234682/Biochemistry 4th edition by Garret & Grisham


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