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#228 In this festive episode, Melissa and Jam delve into the fascinating science behind why ribbons curl when pressed against a blade. The discussion covers polymers, their molecular structures, and the forces at play during this process. With a blend of personal holiday memories ...  Show more

#227 The Chemistry Behind Firecrackers and Christmas Crackers Melissa and Jam delve into the chemistry behind firecrackers and Christmas crackers. They discuss the key component, silver fulminate, explaining its unstable nature and how it reacts to create the explosive effects. T ...  Show more

What is chemistry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice take fan questions on exothermic reactions, PFAS, ice cream, sugar, fire, and more with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist.

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Hochwasser gab es diesen Sommer in vielen Ländern: Griechenland, Libyen, China. Aber wie wahrscheinlich macht der Klimawandel Starkregen bei uns? Und wie hilft der Umbau zur Schwammstadt bei der Klimaanpassung? 

The Chemical Executive Mastermind brings senior chemical leaders together for trusted peer perspective. Learn more at grow.thechemicalshow.com/mastermind.Driven by both consumer demand and government policies, the shift towards sustainability in the chemical industry is creating ...  Show more