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The first roller skates were patented by John Joseph Merlin in 1760. He showed off his new fangled wheeled shoes with an epic entrance to a party t...
Bought by WRFA-LP
- Added: Apr 15, 2022
- Length: 05:00
- Purchases: 1
Necco Wafers and Jelly Beans were candies citizens were urged to "send to the troops" during the Civil War. Easy to transport and not likely to mel...
Bought by Spokane Public Radio
- Added: Apr 29, 2020
- Length: 04:05
- Purchases: 1
In this episode, our hosts dive into the history of pop, soda, cola, and other popular fizzes liquids.
Bought by Belfast Community Radio
- Added: Mar 10, 2020
- Length: 11:31
- Purchases: 1
Dr. Rhett Allain and Issaak Bartholomew examine the science and history of radio
Bought by Belfast Community Radio
- Added: Mar 09, 2020
- Length: 07:25
- Purchases: 1
This chemical is no joke. Amy talks about how 1930's scientists discovered the explosive and insanely dangerous compound while trying to find a mor...
- Added: Feb 19, 2019
- Length: 04:25
Amy Barton has an eye for dangerous and innovative doctors and Dr. Robert Liston is no exception. FYI This episode has some up-close discussions of...
- Added: Jan 10, 2019
- Length: 03:09
- Added: Sep 26, 2017
- Length: 03:43
- Purchases: 1
In this episode we look at the modern power grid, which is on the brink of important changes. First, why the smart grid matters. Then, the critical...
Bought by WTJU
- Added: May 15, 2013
- Length: 17:06
- Purchases: 1
Ahoy, mateys. Join us on the ocean floor. In this episode we look at sunken ships: how they are preserved, and what they can tell us about past civ...
- Added: Sep 05, 2012
- Length: 15:35
- Purchases: 2
Greg Herrick, president of the Aviation Foundation of America and aviation buff, is the proud owner of a rare 1954 Aerocar (yes, a car with wings)...
- Added: Aug 24, 2012
- Length: 23:15
In this episode we continue the three-part series Blood, Sweat, and Tears. First the history of deodorants; then experiments on how perspiration ca...
- Added: Jul 05, 2012
- Length: 16:44
Since their rise with the release of the 1978 game Space Invaders, video arcades have evolved alongside home gaming systems.
Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, PRX Remix, and New Hampshire Public Radio
- Added: Apr 09, 2012
- Length: 01:49
- Purchases: 3
In this episode we look at the diverse history of mass spectrometry, starting with a single question: exactly what is it? Then we dip into CHF's or...
- Added: Mar 31, 2012
- Length: 13:18
There are many different types of crystals we encounter, ranging from tiny to extremely large in size.
Bought by WTJU
- Added: Jan 16, 2012
- Length: 12:00
- Purchases: 1
In this episode we learn about the history and future of nuclear power, in the U.S. and abroad.
- Added: Jan 16, 2012
- Length: 11:12
Trick or treat! On this episode of Distillations we give you a taste of both. First, try to choke back our explanation of a Dutch candy that featur...
Bought by WTJU
- Added: Jan 16, 2012
- Length: 13:16
- Purchases: 1
This science special is perfect for your holiday programming needs. We've gathered our favorite segments from 2011 and gift-wrapped them in this ho...
Bought by KBRP Community Radio
- Added: Dec 07, 2011
- Length: 53:59
- Purchases: 1
In honor of National Poetry Month, Distillations looks at Lord Byron and his classic Don Juan. Also, opium and The Age of Wonder.
- Added: Apr 09, 2010
- Length: 11:41
What do Isaac Newton, yeast, and Harold Urey have in common?
- Added: Apr 07, 2010
- Length: 12:28
In this episode, host Meir Rinde and guest co-host Gigi Naglak give us a tour of the Chemical Heritage Foundation's new exhibit Marvels and Ciphers.
Bought by WTJU
- Added: Apr 05, 2010
- Length: 10:30
- Purchases: 1
We learn about solar power, the history of light bulbs, and seasonal affective disorder.
- Added: Feb 08, 2010
- Length: 11:57
Explore the tools and shared experiences that bring a professional community together. Chemical Agent: Sodium Cyanide.
- Added: Feb 05, 2009
- Length: 11:42
- Added: Aug 20, 2008
- Length: 02:37
- Added: Aug 13, 2008
- Length: 12:15
