Chemistry For Your Life

• Ask a Chemist: Why is glass clear? (and other questions)

  Melissa and Jam tackle a range of fascinating chemistry questions from their audience in this episode of 'Chemistry For Your Life'. They discuss why glass is transparent, how some foods make our mouth feel hot or cold, and the science behind decaffeinating coffee. Along the way, they share insights about their popular 'ghost holding an Erlenmeyer Flask' merch and highlight the importance of ad placements and community support for the podcast. Tune in to learn all about the chemistry behind these everyday phenomena! 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:11 Chemistry Questions and Topics 01:27 Merchandise and Halloween Special 03:05 Community Questions and Answers 03:42 Glass Transparency Explained 04:50 Chemistry in Everyday Life 06:56 Spicy and Cool Sensations 09:38 Moisturizers and Healing Ointments 16:19 Understanding Poisons 17:29 Understanding Defense Systems and Poison Dosage 18:32 The Fascinating Effects of Poisons 20:19 Decaffeination Methods Explained 22:43 Exploring Hot Tub Chemicals and pH Indicators 27:33 Addressing Ad Placement Feedback 32:59 Supporting the Podcast and Community ★ 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://courses.ems.psu.edu/matse81/node/2154 Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Morrison Kyle McCray Emily Hardy Ash Vince W Julie S. Heather Ragusa Autoclave Chelsea Morelos Dorien VD Scott Beyer Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Does lotion really hydrate dry skin?

  Melissa and Jam discuss the science behind moisturizers and how they help with dry skin. The conversation covers the role of occlusives like petroleum jelly, humectants such as glycerin, and emollients in skincare. They also explore the importance of staying hydrated and the effect of environmental factors on skin moisture. Listeners can learn about the distinct mechanisms that moisturizers use to keep skin hydrated and healthy. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences with Dry Skin 01:23 Understanding Moisturizers: What Do They Really Do? 01:56 Welcome to Chemistry for Your Life 02:07 Shoutout to Our Newest Community Member 03:37 Transitioning from Summer to Winter: The Importance of Moisturizers 04:27 The Science Behind Moisturizers: Intermolecular Forces 08:20 How Moisturizers Work: Trapping Moisture and Skin Oils 11:23 The Role of Water and Oils in Skin Hydration 21:22 Understanding Humectants 23:06 The Role of Occlusives in Skincare 24:03 Exploring Emollients 26:34 The Importance of Moisturizing 27:14 Chemistry Behind Moisturizers 28:50 Personal Experiences and Tips 44:41 Final Thoughts and Community Shoutouts ★ 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.compoundchem.com/2015/07/21/moisturisers/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29319217/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jocd.12490#accessDenialLayout https://illumin.usc.edu/the-chemistry-behind-moisturizers/ https://research-ebsco-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/c/id67n2/viewer/pdf/2oe2i2o6qn?route=details https://www.acs.org/pressroom/reactions/library/moisturizer.html Thanks to our monthly supporters Kyle McCray Justine Emily Hardy Ash Vince W Julie S. Heather Ragusa Autoclave Chelsea Morelos Dorien VD Scott Beyer Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• What are shooting stars?

  Melissa and Jam explore the science behind shooting stars, unraveling the chemistry that turns space rocks into brilliant streaks of light in our night sky. They discuss how meteors heat up and glow as they enter Earth’s atmosphere, the difference between meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites, and share fun facts about colorful meteors and the surprising role of amino acids from space. The episode is filled with personal stories, space trivia, and thoughtful tangents about the ethics of asteroid mining and the wonder of the universe. 00:00 Stargazing and Summer Memories 03:20 Meet the Hosts 05:00 Chemistry for Your Life Merch 07:00 Camping Stories & Inspiration 10:00 Chemistry of Gases and Atmosphere 13:00 What Are Shooting Stars? 18:00 The Science of Meteor Glow 23:00 Fun Facts: Colors, Metals, and Amino Acids 30:00 Asteroid Mining & Space Ethics 36:00 Favorite Space Stories 43:00 Listener Shoutouts & Support 47:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up ★ 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: Thanks to our monthly supporters Kyle McCray Justine Emily Hardy Ash Vince W Julie S. Heather Ragusa Autoclave Chelsea Morelos Dorien VD Scott Beyer Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• How do glowsticks glow?

  #067 Rebroadcast (Originally Aired October 2020) Guess what time of year it is. It's spooky time! One thing we see a lot of during this time of year, is things that glow. And you better believe that's chemistry. So how do glowsticks glow? How does bending the glowsticks start that process? What's mixing with what, and seriously how the heck does it glow? Let's find out. ★ 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 Organic Chemistry, Solomons 11e Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Daniel C. Harris Simple Glowmatography: Chromatographic Separation of GlowStick Dyes Using Chalk - Thomas S. Kuntzleman,* Kasey R. Bunker, and Ashlee A. Bartlett https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/fluorescence https://ocw.mit.edu/high-school/chemistry/demonstrations/videos/anatomy-of-a-glowstick/glowstick.pdf Glowmatography - Thomas S. Kuntzleman,* Anna E. Comfort, and Bruce W. Baldwin   Thanks to our monthly supporters Kyle McCray Justine Emily Hardy Ash Vince W Julie S. Heather Ragusa Autoclave Chelsea Morelos Dorien VD Scott Beyer Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon   ★ 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   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• What makes fireflies glow?

  Melissa and Jam delve into the fascinating chemistry behind fireflies' bioluminescence. They explore how fireflies produce light through a complex series of chemical reactions involving specific molecules like luciferin and enzymes like luciferase. The discussion extends to how these mechanisms find applications in scientific research, such as identifying tumors in mice. The episode is interspersed with nostalgic summer stories, making it a blend of chemistry education and personal anecdotes. 00:00 Nostalgic Summer Evenings 00:33 Fireflies and Childhood Wonder 01:04 Introduction to Firefly Chemistry 02:22 Shoutout to Ash and Podcast Tips 03:58 Diving into Bioluminescence 04:52 The Chemistry Behind Firefly Light 11:17 Understanding Acid-Base Reactions 16:13 The Role of Luciferase 18:43 The Unstable Four-Membered Ring 28:39 Understanding Molecular Structures 29:33 The Instability of Molecular Rings 33:39 Fireflies and Bioluminescence 40:53 Applications in Medical Science 45:37 Nostalgic Summer Memories 52:48 Supporting the Show and Final Thoughts ★ 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/luciferin/3005839.article https://www.science.org/content/article/watch-chemistry-behind-how-fireflies-glow https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.113.258103 https://youtu.be/pTPMwZK2-yM https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.5b03820 https://pubs-acs-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/10.1021/jp301910p https://chemistry-europe-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/10.1002/cphc.201300330 https://chemistry-europe-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/10.1002/cphc.201200195 https://iubmb-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/10.1002/iub.134 https://chemistry-europe-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/10.1002/cbic.200500443 https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/rainbow-makers/3003381.article https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/f/firefly-luciferin.html Thanks to our monthly supporters Kyle McCray Justine Emily Hardy Ash Vince W Julie S. Heather Ragusa Autoclave Chelsea Morelos Dorien VD Scott Beyer Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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