Kate the Chemist

How is chemistry different in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore cosmic chemistry, the periodic table, and more with Kate Biberdorf aka Kate the Chemist. Is the periodic table complete?NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-astrochemistry-with-kate-the-chemist/Thanks to our Patrons Matt Jones, Robby League, Jason D. Belcher, Timothé Payette, and Scott Hosier for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: S535b, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Chemistry expert Kate the Chemist discusses exothermic reactions, PFAS chemicals, ice cream, sugar, fire, and more with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice. Topics include making chemistry fun, chemical reactions, freezing point depression, elements, PFAS impact, and significance of chemistry in society.