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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
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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
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Distillations heads off to the ball game with a show on baseball. Chemical Agent: Anabolic steroids.

  • Added: Apr 23, 2009
  • Length: 11:22
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
Professional Networks
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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Explore the tools and shared experiences that bring a professional community together. Chemical Agent: Sodium Cyanide.

  • Added: Feb 05, 2009
  • Length: 11:42
Space Science
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Caption: The Very Large Array at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Credit: Image courtesy NRAO/AUI.
Life, the universe, and beyond: A show on the chemsitry of space.

  • Added: Feb 05, 2009
  • Length: 11:58
Presidents and Policy
From: Distillations
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We're celebrating inauguration day! Learn about stem cells and smokeless gunpowder. Chemical Agent: Stem Cells.

  • Added: Jan 22, 2009
  • Length: 11:47
Winter Sports
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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A show on the science that makes winter sports possible, with snow or without.

Bought by WTJU


  • Added: Jan 22, 2009
  • Length: 12:00
  • Purchases: 1
Chemical Anniversaries
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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A look back at the chemical anniversaries and highlights of 2008.

  • Added: Dec 28, 2008
  • Length: 10:58
Charging Up
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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A look at batteries and transportation.

  • Added: Nov 19, 2008
  • Length: 12:00
Damascus Steel
From: Distillations
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The tiny secret within Damascus steel

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 02:37
Fireworks
From: Distillations
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The chemistry of fireworks

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 02:14
  • Purchases: 2
Lycra
From: Distillations
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Performance clothing explained.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 02:37
The Science of Pressure Cookers
From: Distillations
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Pressure cookers explained.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:59
Platinum
From: Distillations
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Platinum: beautiful, expensive, and scientifically important.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Krypton
From: Distillations
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The real story of krypton

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Carbon
From: Distillations
Caption: PRX default Piece image
the most abundant element in the universe

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Ruthenium
From: Distillations
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Ruthenium, a transition metal.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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
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
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