Distillations is a weekly science podcast that brings you extracts from the past, present, and future of chemistry. Join host Robert D. Hicks for a new episode every Friday with interviews, monologues, reviews, features, and more, to gain historical perspective on current scientific issues.
Today we begin a three-part series, The Stages of Life, spotlighting the chemistry found in childhood, adulthood, and old age. First, a look at the brains of children, followed by the colorful world of the crayon.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:27 Introduction
01:13 Interview: Inside the Brain
06:14 Colorful Chemistry, the World of Crayons
16:15 Closing Credits
CREDITS
The Three Stages of Life is part of CHF’s Thanks to Chemistry project, sponsored by BASF Corporation, The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, DuPont, and ExxonMobil. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
On today's show we look at how delicate desert ecosystems are affected by climate change. Then the impact of toxic metals on Rocky Mountain streams.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:33 Introduction
01:10 Feature: Water Webs
09:10 Interview: Johanna Kraus
14:48 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Diane Hope and Jody Roberts for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
On today's show we look at the modern power grid, on the brink of a new era. First, why the smart grid matters. Then, the critical mission of Caltech's Solar Army.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:34 Introduction
01:09 A Smarter Grid
10:11 The Solar Army
16:23 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Charlie Mintz and Jennifer Dionisio for researching this show. Video produced by Josh Kurz. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
On today's show we look at questionable appearance enhancers. First The Beauty Historian shares some shocking beauty rituals of yore. Then a look at how Brazilian Blowouts are making salon workers sick.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:38 Introduction
01:10 Interview: The Beauty Historian
06:22 Brazilian Blowouts
14:48 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Stephanie Coleman, Audrey Quinn, Mia Lobel, and Jennifer Dionisio for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
On today's show we investigate the science beneath our streets. First how a team of amateur speleologists is keeping Howe Caverns safe for future generations. Then a look at Philadelphia's historic sewer system.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:39 Introduction
01:24 Howe Caverns' Annual Cleanup
09:30 Interview: Adam Levine
16:02 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Amy Kraft,Adam Levine, Mia Lobel, and Jennifer Dionisio for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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