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Do atoms “want” full electron shells, do molecules “prefer” stability, and are electrons really “attacking” each other? Or could it be that while personifying molecules might be quietly teaching us the wrong ideas? Chemistry education researcher Jessie Stenlund joins Melissa and ...  عرض المزيد

Rebroadcast #068 This week we issue a correction, joining other science publications issuing the same correction. That's kind of an obvious answer to the question of "Is science always right?" So in this episode we explore that question, as well as what happens when science isn't ...  عرض المزيد

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Do allergens last through soap reactions?What is CBD doing in my adult product?Is this DIY Vitamin C recipe worth all the hype?Beauty Science NewsUnilever to axe petrochemicals from it’s entire cleaning rangeA ...  عرض المزيد

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about…Are glycols a problem in skincare?What is hypochlorous acid doing in skincare products?Is Argirelene botox in a bottle?Do we have thoughts on the brand KEEP ME ANCHORED?Beauty Science NewsAre shampoo bottles ...  عرض المزيد

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Yeast infection medicine to treat hair loss Is an organic f ...  عرض المزيد

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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