Chemistry For Your Life

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 26

In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about fluoride, decaf coffee, dissolving gasses, careers in chemistry, witnessing moments from history, and more!

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#126

Coffee Part 3! So we all know coffee has caffeine in it. But what if you want your coffee... without the caffeine? Is that as impossible as wanting to have your cake and eat it too? Thankfully no, we all know decaffeinated coffee exists. But how in the actual HECK do they get the caffeine out? Well, there's multiple ways and they are all fascinating. Check it out.

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References from this episode

1. http://bibliotecadigital.uns.edu.ar/pdf/laar/v40n3/v40n3a12.pdf
2. https://www.compoundchem.com/2018/09/26/coffee-decaffeination/
3. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kulathooran_Ramalakshmi/publication/12783410_Caffeine_in_Coffee_Its_Removal_Why_and_How/links/55011f840cf2d61f8211e411.pdf

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#059 Rebroadcast

Ok so, caffeine. Some of us live on the stuff, and others of us want nothing to do with it. There's a lot of things caffeine can do to our bodies, but of course the number one question, is how does it keep the sleepiness away? Let's get into it. And we may find out a few other things caffeine does along the way.

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References from this episode

1. https://twitter.com/BethEyre3/status/1276036218300612608
2. https://www.instagram.com/bethsbrainbites/
3. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2014/the-science-of-caffeine-the-worlds-most-popular-drug.html
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20164566/

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#125

Well you've probably been there. It's the first significantly cold day of the season, and you turn your car on and the tire pressure light comes on. This is an annual problem for many of us, and we probably don't even really think about why it happens. I mean we all know it happens when it's cold, but what's happening at the molecular level to make our tire pressure low when it's cold? Let's find out.

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References from this episode

1. https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/pressroom/reactions/infographics/why-does-your-coffee-taste-and-smell-delicious.pdf
2. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf8003288
3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780124095175000103
4. https://youtu.be/ml79faGQg_c
5. https://cen.acs.org/articles/92/i39/Coffee-Brew-Coffee-Beans.html
6. https://i1.wp.com/www.compoundchem.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/The-Chemistry-of-Coffee-Sept-14-v2.png?ssl=1
7. https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/pressroom/reactions/infographics/coffee-beans-hr.jpg
8. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128035207000128
9. https://www.proquest.com/docview/1670244789?pq-origsite=summon&accountid=7113
10. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b05436
11. https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2002.tb11359.x
12. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf800327j
13. https://pubs.acs.org/action/doSearch?action=search&AllField=Roasting&qsSearchArea=AllField
14. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf8003288

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Bonus Episode: Question and Response 25

In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about antacids, imposter syndrome, ice expanding, blood in pool water, and more!

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#124

Coffee Part 2! So before we brew coffee, it gets roasted. What is roasting you might ask? Well it's pretty much the stage where all the magic is happening, everything that turns a little fruit seed into a delicious drink. Grab a cup of coffee, and listen to find out what chemistry processes created it.

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References from this episode

1. https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/pressroom/reactions/infographics/why-does-your-coffee-taste-and-smell-delicious.pdf
2. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf8003288
3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780124095175000103
4. https://youtu.be/ml79faGQg_c
5. https://cen.acs.org/articles/92/i39/Coffee-Brew-Coffee-Beans.html
6. https://i1.wp.com/www.compoundchem.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/The-Chemistry-of-Coffee-Sept-14-v2.png?ssl=1
7. https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/pressroom/reactions/infographics/coffee-beans-hr.jpg
8. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128035207000128
9. https://www.proquest.com/docview/1670244789?pq-origsite=summon&accountid=7113
10. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b05436
11. https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2002.tb11359.x
12. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf800327j
13. https://pubs.acs.org/action/doSearch?action=search&AllField=Roasting&qsSearchArea=AllField
14. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf8003288

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#065 Rebroadcast

It's Fall! You know why they call Fall Fall? Well because the leaves fall. But before that, the leaves change color. Why do they do that? How? Is there any sort of function to it? Do the different colors mean anything? Let's dive into this overdue, colorful topic.

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References from this episode

1. http://www.compoundchem.com/2014/09/11/autumnleaves/
2. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2014/why-do-leaves-change-color.html
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5465813/
4. https://www.nature.com/news/2007/071029/full/news.2007.202.html
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC125091/
6. https://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/leaves/2002_11_leaf_article.pdf
7. https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors/hidden-colors-leaves-what-are-functions-those-yellow-and-orange-pigments-we-see-fall
8. http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/publications/hugh2005.pdf

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#123

The long overdue cracking open of the door into the chemistry of coffee! First, the chemistry of what happens when you brew coffee. Check it out!

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References from this episode

1. https://youtu.be/ml79faGQg_c
2. https://cen.acs.org/articles/92/i39/Coffee-Brew-Coffee-Beans.html
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4986356/
4. The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual James W. Zubrick

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#122

What makes someone a chemist? At what point does someone become one? Is it a defined line or is it a blurry one? Melissa shares some thoughts, as well as the thoughts of two of her chemistry colleagues.

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#121

This week we have a very special guest, Vianet Garza (LPC). She's going to talk us through something that's common in chemistry, science, and likely every other profession under the sun: imposter syndrome.

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#120

This week we received an interesting email about BPA from listener and retired chemistry teacher Danny. Let's get into it.

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Rebroadcast #015

This week Melissa and Jam explore a Halloween-themed topic, perfectly-timed for the fact that our episode air date happened to land on Halloween exactly! Can you change the color of fire using only chemistry, safety, personal protection equipment, and no magic? Listen to find out. And check us out on any of our social media accounts to see the experiment take place!

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References from this episode

1. Melissa's Previous Knowledge
2. ACS.org
3. ThoughtCo.com

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#119

It's time to break some ice.

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#118

Are you an avid baker? Melissa's baking discovery may be as revolutionary for you as it was for her.

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#116

Let's hear more about sugar from the perspective of biochemist, Caibe Alves.

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#116

Does vanilla come from beaver butts?

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#115

Well we've all had vanilla. And if you have a tongue then you probably like it. But the question we've all wondered each time we're baking something is probably something like, "what is imitation vanilla?" and "how do they make it?" and "how is it so much cheaper?" and "do you think anyone would notice if I use it instead?" Let's look into it.

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References from this episode

1. https://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i36/problem-vanilla.html
2. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/v/vanillin.html
3. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ja02025a019
4. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ja02025a019
5. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5b01344
6. https://youtu.be/9Cw6FEaQz4o

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#114

Tums, alka seltzer, and other antacids: they're simple, they've been around for a long time, but they're a tried and true method for helping our stomachs. But how do they work? What's the chemistry behind these unsung heroes?

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References from this episode

1. Chemistry Julia Burdge
2. Biochemistry 4th edition by Garret & Grisham
3. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-carbonation-time/
4. http://websites.umich.edu/~chemstu/content_weeks/F_06_Week10/p848.pdf
5. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/outreach/celebrating-chemistry-editions/2021-ncw/fizz-race.html
6. https://youtu.be/7VJ4cRWCpDw?t=1s

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#113

What if BPA was in something more ordinary and everywhere than a water bottle? Something seemingly innocent and inconspicuous? Like a receipt? Wouldn't that just be a cherry on top of a sad sundae.

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References from this episode

1. https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i35/Touching-thermal-paper-receipts-extend.html
2. https://pubs-acs-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/full/10.1021/acs.est.7b03093
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4206219/
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5453537/
5. https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/shop-receipts-may-explain-majority-of-bpa-detected-in-people/3007968.article
6. https://www.chemistryworld.com/features/bpa-friend-or-foe/5649.article
7. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0269749120320947
8. https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0269749120320947?token=00CDC59193489F585451665FA346F74F8EF3C86D9AFFE45F605A0656301BB33F03DE3907E0EE3175806D4E3292D67386&originRegion=us-east-1&originCreation=20210905235245
9. https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-05/documents/bpa_kickoff-alternatives.pdf
10. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ed076p1201

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#112

Every time you buy a plastic water bottle or something, you probably see a sticker that says "BPA free." Pretty good news right? I mean who knows? But what is BPA? And why did we need to get rid of it? And what did we replace it with? And is the problem really solved? Let's just say, don't get too attached to your water bottle.

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References from this episode

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4063249/
2. https://cen.acs.org/materials/polymers/Chemist-convicted-of-stealing-BPA-free-can-liner-trade-secrets-for-a-Chinese-firm/99/web/2021/04
3. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c09276
4. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2012/august/acs-entrepreneurs-tackle-bpa-free-plastic-food-packaging-and-advanced-diabetes-drugs-in-philadelphia.html
5. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.7b03093
6. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/es102785d
7. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/b/bisphenol-a.html
8. https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i5/Epoxy-resins-without-BPA.html
9. https://cen.acs.org/articles/89/web/2011/09/Biobased-BPA-free-Epoxies.html
10. https://pubs-acs-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/10.1021/ie202909s
11. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/sya-bpa/index.cfm
12. https://www-sciencedirect-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/topics/chemical-engineering/polycarbonates

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#111

How can machines tell how much alcohol is in our blood, simply from checking our breath? Is it magic, or is it chemistry? I think you know the answer to that. But let's get into the details.

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References from this episode

1. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/presspacs/2016/acs-presspac-november-9-2016/toward-a-hand-held-breathalyzer-for-diagnosing-diabetes.html
2. Solomon’s organic chemistry 11th edition
3. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed063p897
4. Quantitative Chemical Analysis 7th edition Daniel C. Harris

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#110

We've all heard about it. And most likely you've heard that it's in danger. But what is the ozone layer in the first place? And once we learn that, how about figuring out why it's in danger? Ok let's do it.

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References from this episode

1. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/ozone/3005901.article
2. https://youtu.be/XGDU6RvUVuk
3. https://www-sciencedirect-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/atmospheric-ozone
4. Solomon’s organic chemistry 11th edition
5. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/past-issues/archive-2012-2013/ozone-layer-our-global-sunscreen.html

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#109

Well it's no secret. Some people like to make the relaxing, refreshing environment of a pool into a toilet. It's a problem that's probably existed just as long as pools have. But even before urine enters the picture, modern pools are already chemically complex. So what happens when urine joins the party? Let's find out.

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References from this episode

1. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/03/01/517785902/just-how-much-pee-is-in-that-pool#:~:text=Hourly%20News-,The%20Strong%20Smell%20Of%20Pool%20Chlorine%20Is%20Actually%20Urine%20Plus,pose%20a%20potential%20health%20threat.
2. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.estlett.7b00043
3. https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/chlorine/basics/facts.asp
4. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/78-127/78127_15.html
5. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/emergencyresponsecard_29750039.html
6. https://www.airgas.com/msds/001015.pdf
7. https://youtu.be/wHIsfVffWf0
8. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S004313541400044X
9. https://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i31/chemical-reactions-taking-place-swimming.html
10. https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/29/4/690.full
11. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4351252/#pone.0119241.ref004

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#108

It's got high fructose, it's somehow from corn, and it's in syrup form. What's not to like? Well maybe a lot. Or maybe not. Is it worse than sugar? Is it the same? Let's find out!

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References from this episode

1. Biochemistry 4th edition Garret & Grisham
2. https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physrev.00019.2009
3. https://academic.oup.com/advances/article/4/2/236/4591632
4. https://youtu.be/fXMvregmU1g
5. https://cen.acs.org/articles/90/i29/Bitter-Side-Sugars.html
6. https://cen.acs.org/articles/92/i31/Case-Against-Sugar.html
7. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/fructose/3008467.article
8. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/glucose/3005789.article
9. https://youtu.be/dBnniua6-oM

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#107

By now you've already probably experienced the magic of magic erasers. But what IS the magic? How does it erase what other things cannot? And if you don't know what magic erasers are, you'll be impressed.

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References from this episode

1. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2018, 57, 22, 7322–7330 (Design of Melamine Sponge-Based Three-Dimensional Porous Materials toward Applications Yi Feng and Jianfeng Yao)
2. https://img4.fastenal.com/infp360pmm/medias/docus/867/0607408_sds_fre.pdf
3. Robust and flexible superhydrophobic/superoleophilic melamine sponges for oil-water separation Gokcen Birlik Demirela Ebru Aygülab
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26629557/
5. https://home.howstuffworks.com/magic-eraser.htm
6. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/3b/de/0f/f96b0976c9fcc5/US20060005338A1.pdf
7. One-Step preparation of highly hydrophobic and oleophilic melamine sponges via metal-ion-induced wettability transition Yichun Ding, Wenhui Xu, Ying Hu, Haoqing Hou, and Zhengtao Zhu

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#106

Candles are simple enough right? Probably nothing crazy going on right? Wrong. Where does all the wax go? And how does the wick just keep on burning so long? Let's find out.

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References from this episode

1. http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=4566
2. https://edu.rsc.org/lesson-plans/simple-chemical-reactions-how-do-candles-work-11-14-years/63.article
3. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/adventures-in-chemistry/experiments/flame-out.html
4. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/make-a-candle-flame-jump/
5. https://inchemistry.acs.org/atomic-news/shining-light-on-candles.html

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#105

Batteries. The mysterious little cylinders that have powered our essentials and fun for decades. How in the world do they work? What's the chemistry that's going on inside, and how does it power our electronics? Let's find out.

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References from this episode

1. Chemistry - An Atoms First Approach by Gilbert, Kirss, Foster and Bretz
2. Chemistry 4th edition - McMurry and Fay
3. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jchemed.8b00479
4. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2016/how-to-keep-your-phone-battery-charged-longer.html
5. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2020/the-worlds-biggest-batteries-arent-what-you-think.html

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#104

Seriously what the heck is cheese? It's a question we've all wondered, but most of us only ever know that it's from milk—but what else? How do we turn milk into cheese? What's going on at the chemical level? And why do cheeses taste different from each other? Let's find out.

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References from this episode

1. http://pubsapp.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff/7806sci2.html?
2. https://youtu.be/CkSPL5I3E0Y
3. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(87)80207-2/abstract
4. https://youtu.be/rttkpPFNkmY
5. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/past-issues/2017-2018/december2017/cheesy-science.html 

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#103

What do roosters' combs and cows' eyeballs have that our skin needs? Let's add another chapter to the chemistry of skin care. Today we explore a special and unusual acid that has some surprising and unique abilities when used in skincare applications.

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References from this episode

1. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/presspacs/2021/acs-presspac-may-5-2021/exploring-the-possibilities-of-hyaluronic-acid.html
2. https://cen.acs.org/business/consumer-products/Hyaluronic-acid-biobased-medical-cosmetic/99/i16
3. https://cen.acs.org/business/consumer-products/Reactions/99/i20
4. https://cen.acs.org/business/consumer-products/Hyaluronic-acid-biobased-medical-cosmetic/99/i16
5. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/h/hyaluronic-acid.html
6. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.0c09691
7. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2006-0934.ch00
8. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/hyaluronic-acid/8535.article
9. https://cen.acs.org/materials/nanomaterials/Laser-heated-nanoparticles-bust-eye/97/web/2019/07
10. https://youtu.be/b2r9i5XpsMo
11. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7464276/ 

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#102

Well there's more to sunscreen than we thought. Like some super recent not so great info, about something called benzene. This is another example of the unfortunate dark side of chemistry. Check it out and make sure to check the list of safe sunscreens in the references below!

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References from this episode

1. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1981/08/10/osha-backs-off-trying-to-fire-cancer-specialist/649696f8-ac91-4f32-bc67-aa8ab9174c81/
2. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/benzene/3005709.article
3. https://www-tandfonline-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/abs/10.1179/oeh.2006.12.3.268
4. https://www.valisure.com/wp-content/uploads/Attachment-A-Table-5-of-Valisure-FDA-Citizen-Petition-on-Sunscreen-v2.pdf
5. https://www.valisure.com/blog/valisure-news/valisure-detects-benzene-in-sunscreen/
6. http://www.inchem.org/documents/icsc/icsc/eics0015.htm
7. https://www.who.int/ipcs/features/benzene.pdf
8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3053447/
9. https://www.valisure.com/wp-content/uploads/Valisure-Citizen-Petition-on-Benzene-in-Sunscreen-and-After-sun-Care-Products-v9.7.pdf
10. https://cen.acs.org/business/consumer-products/Lab-finds-benzene-78-sunscreens/99/i21
11. https://ir.library.louisville.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3602&context=etd
12. https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-03/documents/benzene_toxicological_profile_tp3_3v.pdf
13. https://www.fda.gov/food/chemical-contaminants-food/questions-and-answers-occurrence-benzene-soft-drinks-and-other-beverages

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#101

Ok we all get it, they save our lives, and they aren't just a really good Radiohead song. But HOW? Most of us never even need to experience airbags, which is great. But for those of us who do, how do they do their very important job so perfectly and impressively? There's more to airbags than you'd expect, unless you're a chemist and already know this stuff in which case you might not be impressed and that's sad.

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1. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-air-bags-work/
2. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2018/how-do-airbags-work.html
3. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed073p347?rand=ivyobk59
4. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016523702030437X
5. https://cecas.clemson.edu/cvel/auto/actuators/airbag.html

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Bonus Episode: Question and Response 21

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#100

For episode 100, it's time for a TEST. Jam has been learning chemistry every week for 100 weeks, but what does he know? What does he remember? Let's put it to the test. Follow along with us and see how many questions you get right!

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#099

The ads are everywhere. Trying to convince us to buy something to prevent or undo the wrinkles and skin damage that comes with aging. But can those products really do anything for us? Is it even chemistry? Or is it all just a bunch of hooey? Let's find out.

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References from this episode

1. https://www.jidonline.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0022-202X%2815%2940798-5
2. https://www.jidonline.org/article/S0022-202X(15)40798-5/fulltext
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6791161/#:~:text=Retinoids%20are%20also%20commonly%20known,and%20promotes%20angiogenesis%20%5B13%5D
4. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/v/vitamin-a.html
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2699641/
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6791161/#:~:text=Firstly%2C%20retinol%20is%20converted%20to,to%20the%20retinoic%20acid%20receptors.&text=Retinol%20concentration%20in%20the%20cosmetic,the%20oxidized%20form%20of%20retinol
7. https://youtu.be/grxmyM7EuDk
8. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.0c02102
9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3790843/
10. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3583892/#R60
11. https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i10/Periodic-graphics-anti-aging-creams.html
12. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2017/are-anti-aging-creams-legit.html

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#098

Could histamine and antihistamines do more than just affect our allergies? Actually yes. Today we discuss new and recent research in the world of histamine, and believe us, there's some really cool stuff.

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References from this episode

1. https://cen.acs.org/articles/91/web/2013/06/Tracking-Histamine-Levels-Glowing-Nanosensors.html
2. https://cen.acs.org/articles/92/web/2014/12/Chemical-Cocktail-Lures-Bedbugs-Coaxes.html
3. https://cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/antibiotics/Common-allergy-drug-makes-resistant/97/i24
4. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b05515
5. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/h/histamines.html
6. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.9b03300

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#097

Most of us know the feeling. But what are we actually experiencing when we experience allergies? How does being around plants and pollen make us all sniffly? Why does this beautiful season have such a dark side? Let's find out.

References from this episode

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538528/
2. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/histamine/3005799.article
3. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/h/histamine.html
4. https://cen.acs.org/articles/93/i19/Periodic-Graphics-Allergies-Antihistamines.html

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#096

What's the chemistry of a jellyfish sting? Why do they feel so different from other stings? And what can we even do when we get stung? And what about the popular urine theory, does that help anything? Let's find out!

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References from this episode

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20305955/
2. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/whats-behind-that-jellyfish-sting-2844876/
3. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/bies.95017041
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3640396/
5. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2017/should-you-pee-on-a-jellyfish-sting.html
6. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00277
7. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/presspacs/2020/acs-presspac-june-10-2020/what-makes-a-giant-jellyfishs-sting-deadly.html

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#095

Venus flytraps: The plants that have fascinated and freaked many of us out since we were kids. How do they do what they do? Most plants just kinda sit there and soak up water and sunlight, but not Venus flytraps. How do they sense flies? How do they trap them? How do they eat them? Oh also, is it chemistry? Let's find out.

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References from this episode

1. https://www-sciencedirect-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/action-potentials
2. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-the-venus-flytra/#:~:text=Once%20the%20trap%20closes%2C%20the,to%20extract%20the%20essential%20nutrients
3. https://academic-oup-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/jxb/article/65/2/755/488817
4. https://www-sciencedirect-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/hydrolases
5. https://www-sciencedirect-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/science/article/pii/S1360138517302807?via%3Dihub
6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29336976/
7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24420576/
8. https://cen.acs.org/articles/88/i46/Venus-Flytraps-Eating-Habits.html
9. https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/Periodic-Graphics-chemistry-Venus-flytraps/96/i41
10. https://www.nature.com/articles/nature10447

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#094

What is that iconic smell? The smell that screams spring and summer? The smell so distinct, and yet so mysterious. Why does freshly cut grass have that smell? Why is it so strong? Could it be chemistry?

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References from this episode

1. https://science.sciencemag.org/content/329/5995/1075.full
2. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2019/what-the-smell-of-freshly-cut-grass-really-means.html
3. https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/9/17781/htm 

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#093 - Chocolate Part 3 of 3

Now it's time to dive into one of chocolate's biggest mysteries. Which, depending on where you live, has been something you've wondered for a long time, or you've never even known it was a mystery. Why is chocolate different in the United States? Is it on purpose? If so why? Is there a benefit? Is it because companies in the U.S. are cheapskates? Or is it because they're innovative? Let's find out!

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References from this episode

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4027835/
2. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/butyric-acid/1017662.article
3. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Butyric-acid#section=Experimental-Properties
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5748798/
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6104520/
6. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Butyrate
7. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/lipolysis
8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7290455/
9. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-53242-x

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Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 12

Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month, we see what happens when we combine chocolate and gum. Yep, you read that right. And yes, it's a little gross.

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#092 - Chocolate Part 2 of 3

You know how when you were a kid, you'd sometimes find some old, forgotten halloween chocolate? But the chocolate would look a little white, and if you risked eating it, it would taste weird? Well we're not ashamed to say we've experienced this even as adults, but this time we're taking a close look at this strange mystery. Why does it happen? How long does it take? Why does it affect both the look and the taste? Let's find out.

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References from this episode

1. https://www.chemistryworld.com/features/well-tempered-chocolate/9200.article
2. https://cen.acs.org/articles/93/i20/Unwelcome-Fat-Blooms-Chocolate.html
3. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsami.5b02092?source=cen
4. https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i7/whats-chocolate-and-how-does-its-chemistry-inspire-such-cravings.html?utm_source=YMAL&utm_medium=YMAL&utm_campaign=CEN&utm_content=pos1
5. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2016/why-is-chocolate-bad-for-dogs-video.html
6. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2016/gum-chocolate-weird-food-tricks-1.html
7. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/acs-webinars/culinary-chemistry.html
8. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/emergency-lesson-plan-chocolate-the-new-health-food-or-is-it.html
9. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/acs-webinars/culinary-chemistry/chocolate-desire.html
10. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1541-4337.12180
11. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/reactions/videos/2019/is-white-chocolate-actually-chocolate.html
12. https://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i11/Periodic-graphics-chocolate-chemistry.html
13. https://cen.acs.org/articles/93/i20/Unwelcome-Fat-Blooms-Chocolate.html?utm_source=YMAL&utm_medium=YMAL&utm_campaign=CEN&utm_content=pos1
14. https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i7/whats-chocolate-and-how-does-its-chemistry-inspire-such-cravings.html
15. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/acs-webinars/culinary-chemistry/chocolate-chem.html

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Bonus Episode: Question and Response 19

In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about leaves, labs you can do at home, electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, pancakes, easter candy, and more!

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