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Chemistry For Your Life

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, ... Read more

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Is it safe to use teflon pans?

Is it safe to use teflon pans?

#041Ok! So now that you know how teflon works (see last week's episode if you missed it), now it's time to discuss the e... Read more

10 Aug 2023

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What is silicone?

What is silicone?

#166At some point, silicone snuck onto the scene and found its way into many of our kitchens. It seems kinda like rubber... Read more

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Bonus Episode: Question and Response 46In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions ... Read more

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#165 Fiber. Dietary Fiber. Fiber optic internet. We all probably know that fiber is good for you, good for digestion etc... Read more

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What is jam? (and jelly and preserves etc.)

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Do mosquitos bite some people more than others?

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