Chemistry For Your Life

Exploring why we see our breath in cold air, discussing the scientific reasons behind it, and enjoying a fire pit hangout. Also, praising the budgeting app 'You Need a Budget' and expressing excitement for teaching everyday chemistry on the podcast.

Delve into the chemistry of thermometers, discussing thermal expansion, calibration, and the evolution of mercury to digital versions. Explore the concepts of temperature vs. heat, atom movement, and daily life applications. Also, hear about podcast platform experiences, childhood memories, and personal design journeys.

Topics discussed include PFAS/forever chemicals in products, nuances of nutrition labels, chemistry in engineering and energy fields, favorite winter flavors, transitioning to college, listener questions about onions and inhalers, positive reviews from audience, and ways to support the podcast through Patreon and reviews

Dive into the science behind yogurt and sour cream, exploring fermentation processes, biochemistry, and flavor evolution. Learn about the unique 'skyr' variant, cultural practices in Central Asia, and even a hilarious chocolate chip yogurt experience. Reflect on experiential gift-giving and a memorable Christmas kayaking adventure, embracing new traditions with warmth and gratitude.

#104 Rebroadcast Seriously what the heck is cheese? It's a question we've all wondered, but most of us only ever know that it's from milk—but what else? How do we turn milk into cheese? What's going on at the chemical level? And why do cheeses taste different from each other? Let's find out. References from this episode http://pubsapp.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff/7806sci2.html? https://youtu.be/CkSPL5I3E0Y https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(87)80207-2/abstract https://youtu.be/rttkpPFNkmY https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/past-issues/2017-2018/december2017/cheesy-science.html Thanks to our monthly supporters Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Nelly Silva Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife. Want to start your own podcast? Use Transistor and you'll have the best podcast platform available. We use it and we are totally in love with it.

Delve into the molecular mysteries of cinnamon, its unique qualities, and uses. Explore its origins, production methods, and health benefits. Join a heartwarming discussion on Christmas traditions and upcoming plans, with a mix of nostalgia and anticipation.

Discussing the chemistry of kombucha fermentation, safety of ceramic cookware coatings, balancing career aspirations with personal life, sentimental holiday traditions, last meal preferences, and engaging with listeners and support appreciation

Exploring the mysteries of MSG, from its taste-enhancing properties to debunking common misconceptions. Delving into the science of glutamate, bonds in molecules, and the complexities of taste perception. Sharing roasting mishaps, drum gear repairs, illness struggles, and festive joy. Expressing gratitude to supporters and contributors.

Explore the chemistry of onion tears, why onions make us cry involuntarily, the release of compounds causing eye irritation, intriguing enzyme discoveries, genetic modifications to prevent tears, methods to avoid crying like onion goggles and cold water, gratitude for overcoming challenges, celebrating love at a friend's wedding, research on lacrimatory factor in onions, and audience interaction and gratitude.

Exploring the myth of turkey-induced sleepiness, debunking misconceptions, and discussing amino acids and molecular behavior. Delving into the properties of tryptophan, brain function, and serotonin conversion. Reflecting on unique Thanksgiving traditions, family bonding, and gratitude towards listeners.