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Platinum
From: Distillations
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Platinum: beautiful, expensive, and scientifically important.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Krypton
From: Distillations
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The real story of krypton

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Fire
From: Distillations
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Fire, from a chemical perspective

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:31
Chromium
From: Distillations
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Chromium, the element named after color

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Carbon
From: Distillations
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the most abundant element in the universe

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Ruthenium
From: Distillations
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Ruthenium, a transition metal.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Copper
From: Distillations
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a colorful use for this common element

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:31
Preservation
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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Battling entropy in corpses and manuscripts.

Bought by Remix Radio


  • Added: Aug 15, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 1
Science Goes to the Olympics
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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A look at the Olympic torch, what's actually in the medals, and pollution.

  • Added: Aug 14, 2008
  • Length: 11:44
The Chemistry of Motherhood
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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An episode on the science of motherhood.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 13, 2008
  • Length: 12:09
  • Purchases: 2
Religious Experience
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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A look at the fine line between science and religion.

  • Added: Aug 13, 2008
  • Length: 11:46
Things We Wear
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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A look at the chemistry of clothing.

  • Added: Aug 13, 2008
  • Length: 12:15
Molecular Gastronomy
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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A look at the science of deliciousness.

  • Added: Aug 13, 2008
  • Length: 12:01
Criminal Chemistry
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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Chemistry on both sides of the law.

Bought by Remix Radio


  • Added: Aug 06, 2008
  • Length: 11:52
  • Purchases: 1
Leaplings and Lunar-cy: The Science of Leap Year
From: Rebecca Sheir
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Every four years, February packs a whole extra day... but why?

Bought by KHNS, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, PRX Remix, KISU, KZYX and more


  • Added: Feb 25, 2008
  • Length: 04:56
  • Purchases: 6
The Plant Detective - episode 30 - Datura (for Halloween)
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Plant Detective
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Datura: Deadly source of important medicine

Bought by WRIR


  • Added: Oct 22, 2007
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 1
The Plant Detective - episode 29 - Cranberry
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Plant Detective
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Cranberry: Urinary tract infection remedy

Bought by KRZA and WRIR


  • Added: Oct 22, 2007
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 2
The Plant Detective - episode 28 - Mistletoe II
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Plant Detective
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Mistletoe and Cancer

Bought by WRIR


  • Added: Oct 22, 2007
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 1
The Plant Detective - episode 27 - Mistletoe I
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Plant Detective
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Mistletoe: Used in folk medicine on every continent

Bought by WRIR


  • Added: Oct 22, 2007
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 1
Emoticon Anniversary
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
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Celebrating the 20th Aniversary of the now ubiquitous computer Emoticon

  • Added: Oct 12, 2007
  • Length: 03:43
The Plant Detective - episdoe 4 - Cinchona
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Plant Detective
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Cinchona: Source of quinine, the original antimalarial

Bought by WRIR


  • Added: Apr 20, 2007
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 1
The Plant Detective - episode 3 - Elderberry
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Plant Detective
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Elderberry: Fights viruses, boosts immunity, reduces stress

Bought by WRIR


  • Added: Apr 20, 2007
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 1
Smart Robots
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Inventor designs robots that are starting to think like humans

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and KRFC


  • Added: Jan 07, 2007
  • Length: 05:50
  • Purchases: 2
Technology Gift Guide 2006
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Annual technology gift guide for 2006

  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 05:40
Seeing Voices: Baldness, Bond Villains & the Noah Adams Moment
From: Rebecca Sheir
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Why we might not look the way we sound -- and vice-versa.

Bought by KZSC


  • Added: Nov 19, 2006
  • Length: 06:51
  • Purchases: 1