Lauren Wolf explains how textile manufacturers are trying to make synthetic leather more eco-consious while keeping it fashion-friendly. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Making Eco-Conscious Synthetic Leather

Speaking of Chemistry takes a field trip to Renegade Brewing Co. in Denver to talk yeast. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Better Beer Chemistry

Turns out the term "hypoallergenic" means whatever manufacturers want it to mean. Sophia Cai explains why. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Hypoallergenic Isn't Really A Thing

Matt Davenport sticks his nose into the science behind astronomical aromas and celestial body odors. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

What Does Space Smell Like?

Adding hydrogen peroxide to your head can actually do a lot of damage. Matt Davenport breaks down why going platinum blonde could be bad for your "head suit." #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Is Bleaching Your Hair Bad For You?

Getting fit inevitably means sweating—but what is that stinky, salty fluid anyway? Sophia Cai goes over four fun facts about the workout byproduct we love to hate. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Four Facts About Sweat

How is the shiny tinsel that decorates many Christmas trees made? Find out all about tinsel's chemical history in this very special holiday episode of Speaking of Chemistry. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

What Is Tinsel Made Of?

Your beer attracts fruit flies for a reason. Matt Davenport tells you why this could be the secret to the best beers you've never tasted. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Why Fruit Flies Could Make Your Beer Better

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 speakingofchem@acs.org

What You Need To Know About Microbeads

Scientists are working to catch a vicious serial killer... of frogs. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Fighting a Killer Frog Fungus

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.

This episode answers the question: Why should you finish your antibiotics if you feel better? #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

All About Antibiotics

Scientists are racing to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a specific kind of brain trauma in athletes who experience repeated head injuries.#speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Football, Concussions and Brain Disease

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 speakingofchem@acs.org

Restoring Art Done Right

We’ll sort through the science of SPF so you don’t get burned by sunscreen claims this summer. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Sunscreen SPF Explained

A costly molecular mistake, tracking fracking, chemistry and cubicles, and powdered alcohol. speakingofchem@acs.org #speakingofchem

Mistakes, Fracking, Cubicles and Palcohol

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 speakingofchem@acs.org

Maple Water, Chemistry Kits and Gluing Cadillacs

The newest generation of blimps, e-Cigarettes, communicating science through music, and using music to hide a recipe for gold. speakingofchem@acs.org #speakingofchem

Blimps, Vaping, Music and Alchemy

In this pilot episode, hosts Lauren K. Wolf and Carmen Drahl talk about top stories from Chemical and Engineering News. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

West Virginia Water Crisis, Food Flavors

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