Upcoming Episodes
23 October 2009
Episode 80: AutumnFrom leaves changing color to apples fermenting, autumn is all about the chemistry of Mother Nature. We take a look at an ancient farming technique and visit a cidery in Virginia. Chemical Agent: Senescence.
6 November 2009
Episode 81: LightWe travel to Kentucky to find out about the history of the light bulb—and how chemistry played a part. We also learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder and a possible cure. Chemical Agent: Organic Solar Cells.
20 November 2009
Episode 82: Food MythsDistillations is here this week to prove or debunk some popular myths surrounding something that affects everyone: food. We learn about artificial sweeteners and the truth about “detox diets.” And finally we talk to David Schleifer about trans fats and what that really means. Chemical Agent: Artificial Sweeteners.
4 December 2009
Episode 83: Fellows at CHFIn this episode we visit with some of CHF’s fellows. We find out how yeast works in beer and we’ll talk to Matthew Shindell about chemist Harold Urey. Chemical Agent: Yeast.
I enjoyed the first effort. I will continue to listen to others and comment later about the series.
Enjoyed the first podcast. The treatment of phlogiston was outstanding. I would like to hear discussion concerning entropy. Frank L. Lambert, Professor Emeritus, Occidental College has published some great articles on entropy. Some good information can be found at http://www.secondlaw.com. He helps to bring to light an often misnderstood fundamental law. Also, Dr. Guy Ashkenazi
Department of Science Teaching
The Hebrew University
Jerusalem 91904
ISRAEL
has a very interesting way of illuminating this topic. He has been working with the staff at ASU to develop Chemistry educational materials.
look forward to more of your podcaasts.
Ray Howanski
Science Chair
Ridley HS
Folsom, PA