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Good science takes time... or not? On today's show we explore the extremes. First the longest-running experiment in the world; then the near-instan...
Bought by WTJU
- Added: Aug 29, 2012
- Length: 14:12
- Purchases: 1
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
Sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose? We all know what that means: allergies. On this show we look at pet dander, a common cause. Then we talk to a res...
- Added: May 02, 2012
- Length: 14:22
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
A tale of holiday cheer in which I administer a thoroughly-justified dressing-down to an unscrupulous Internet racketeer.
- Added: Mar 13, 2012
- Length: 14:41
Cheers! On today's episode of Distillations we belly up to the bar to learn about distilled spirits. Then we look ahead to the next morning to dete...
Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KSJD, and Connecticut Public (WNPR)
- Added: Jan 16, 2012
- Length: 13:20
- Purchases: 3
On this episode of Distillations we go straight to the source ... your DNA. First, we learn how technological advances are putting the dream of a $...
- Added: Jan 16, 2012
- Length: 13:29
How many Victorian books would you have to read to know the Victorians? What if you could read all 1.7 million?
- Added: Mar 29, 2011
- Length: 28:57
Garbage is not generally the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about fuel sources. However, commentator Mark Blackmon says that where he...
- Added: Sep 01, 2010
- Length: 02:52
Oil spills and how getting your hair cut could help to clean them up.
- Added: May 20, 2010
- Length: 10:12
Inside every kid is a scientist just waiting to get out and play.
Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA
- Added: Apr 30, 2010
- Length: 13:05
- 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
Put away the family jewels... Bejeweled 2 for the PS3 PSN gives us an excuse to broach the subject of Gemology :D
- Added: Mar 15, 2010
- Length: 05:31
- Purchases: 1
Acclaimed jazz guitarist Pat Metheny plugs to the Orchestrion, a massive instrument based on the old player piano orchestrations of yore.
Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio
- Added: Feb 18, 2010
- Length: 03:30
- Purchases: 1
Get the skinny on trans fats and learn why a popular crash diet is not likely to help you shed pounds.
- Added: Feb 18, 2010
- Length: 12:15
The nose and its powers. In this episode, learn about how your body's scent can act like a fingerprint and how an iPhone app combines scent and song.
- Added: Feb 15, 2010
- Length: 12:00
We learn about solar power, the history of light bulbs, and seasonal affective disorder.
- Added: Feb 08, 2010
- Length: 11:57
Natural chemical processes kick into high gear in the autumn; turning leaves, ripening vegetables, and the fermentation of apples into cider.
Bought by WTJU
- Added: Oct 22, 2009
- Length: 11:42
- Purchases: 1
The three phases of matter aren't as straightforward as you might think! Learn about dry ice and glass, as well as Distillations' new phase with ou...
- Added: Oct 14, 2009
- Length: 11:46
We learn about ways scientists have attempted to educate the masses, via a 1960s radio show, 17th-century public demonstrations, and contemporary s...
Bought by WTJU
- Added: Oct 14, 2009
- Length: 11:51
- Purchases: 1
The body keeps itself in check and GoreTex can help your heart. Find out how in this episode of Distillations. We also talk to Dr. Richard Silverma...
- Added: Oct 14, 2009
- Length: 12:04
Take a look back at the best of Distillations this week. Free radicals as the chemical agent, find out how scientists detect forgery in art, and po...
- Added: Aug 28, 2009
- Length: 11:34
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
