Distillations

GroupAccount image
Revealing science’s role in a complicated and strange world. Produced by the Science History Institute. 

 

Series

Series image
Distillations  
170 Pieces

Science + Culture + History

Series image
Innate 
11 Pieces

Innate: How Science Invented the Myth of Race

Pieces

Space and Place
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Piece image
We find out how brownfields are converted into something useful and why Dow Chemical chose Midland, Michigan, for their plant location. Chemical Ag...

  • Added: Jul 08, 2009
  • Length: 11:57
Breakfast
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Piece image
Rise and Shine! In today's episode we look at some of the most essential elements of a satisfying breakfast, such as how pectins control the consis...

  • Added: Jun 19, 2009
  • Length: 11:51
The Chemistry of Dentistry
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Piece image
The history and chemistry of dentistry. How baking soda cleans your teeth and lidocaine numbs your gums. Chemical Agent: Sodium Bicarbonate.

  • Added: Jun 08, 2009
  • Length: 11:15
Lab Safety
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Piece image
Safety first, listeners! In today's episode we explore how 16th century alchemists protected themselves from lead exposure, why goggles are more po...

  • Added: May 20, 2009
  • Length: 11:43
Integrated Circuits
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Caption: Elmat Crystal Puller, Credit: Victoria M. Indivero
The history and the mystery behind the integrated circuit. Chemical Agent: Chemically Amplified Photoresists.

  • Added: May 07, 2009
  • Length: 11:28
Spring Cleaning
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Piece image
This week learn about the cleaning power of vinegar, what to do if you have hard water, and why green dry cleaning is catching on. Chemical Agent: ...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, RadioFreePalmer, Prairie Public, KMXT, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: Apr 24, 2009
  • Length: 11:55
  • Purchases: 11
Baseball
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Piece image
Distillations heads off to the ball game with a show on baseball. Chemical Agent: Anabolic steroids.

  • Added: Apr 23, 2009
  • Length: 11:22
Chemical Romance
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Piece image
We examine the chemical ties that bind. Chemical Agent: Free Radicals.

Bought by WTJU


  • Added: Apr 08, 2009
  • Length: 12:00
  • Purchases: 1
Biofuels
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Caption: Algae tubes at ASU, Credit: Rene Gutel
Are biofuels the answer to our energy problem? An exploration from the scientific side of things.

  • Added: Mar 26, 2009
  • Length: 11:40
Going to the Dogs
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Caption: Rioghan the Search Dog, Credit: Uploaded to Flickr by SARhounds
Distillations goes to the dogs with an episode on pets. Learn why they make us sneeze, how they can diagnose cancer, and how to protect them when g...

Bought by CKMO


  • Added: Mar 26, 2009
  • Length: 10:55
  • Purchases: 1

Playlists

none

People who work with Distillations

User image
Mariel Carr (Admin)
Senior Producer, Distillations Podcast