339 Episodes

  1. Why are seasonal allergies the worst?

    Published: 4/3/2025
  2. Why is red food dye banned?

    Published: 3/27/2025
  3. Chemistry Support: Where does a fart go? (and other questions)

    Published: 3/20/2025
  4. Can gasoline freeze?

    Published: 3/13/2025
  5. What's the chemistry of sticky stuff?

    Published: 3/6/2025
  6. Can I trust the FDA? (from thalidomide to cough medicine)

    Published: 2/27/2025
  7. Ask a Chemist: Does metal mess up sourdough? (and other questions)

    Published: 2/20/2025
  8. What is going on with science funding??

    Published: 2/13/2025
  9. What is rust and is it kinda cool?

    Published: 2/12/2025
  10. How do Tums make us feel better? (And why do they make us burp?)

    Published: 1/30/2025
  11. What's the Chemistry Inside Sourdough Bread?

    Published: 1/23/2025
  12. Ask a Chemist: Why do carrots cause hiccups? (and other questions)

    Published: 1/16/2025
  13. Why does Benadryl make us sleepy?

    Published: 1/9/2025
  14. Ask a Chemist: How can fire have different colors? (and other questions)

    Published: 1/2/2025
  15. How do poinsettias detect pH levels?

    Published: 12/26/2024
  16. What are LEDs and how are they different from other bulbs?

    Published: 12/19/2024
  17. What is canned air? (and should we use it?)

    Published: 12/12/2024
  18. Chemistry at Home: Chocolate and Gum

    Published: 12/5/2024
  19. What is gum? And what happens when you swallow it?

    Published: 11/28/2024
  20. Ask a Chemist: Why are crystals rare? (and other questions)

    Published: 11/21/2024

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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.