Explore the chemistry of our common human experience in Zwittering On. Each week, hosts Mariama Ifode-Blease and Sam Dada welcome a student to interview a guest expert on the chemistry behind a different topic each week. We want to uncover how chemistry affects our everyday lives by breaking down the science so anyone can understand. The world needs chemists more than ever. Will you join in our conversation? Series 1 is releasing every Tuesday between February 6th to March 26th 2024. Website ...
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Crystal clear: The chemistry of materials with Dr Anna Regoutz (University College London)
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Episode 8: Crystal clear: The chemistry of materials with Dr Anna Regoutz (University College London) You might know more about solid state chemistry than you think! Whilst you’re cooking with your favourite pots and pans, scrolling on your phone or driving to work, chemical reactions are occurring between all of your essential everyday items. We s…
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Beauty and the beaker: The chemistry of cosmetics with Laura Rudoe (Founder, Good Ventures)
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Episode 7 — Beauty and the Beaker: The chemistry of cosmetics with Laura Rudoe (Founder, Good Ventures) From skincare to makeup, we can’t live without the products that make us look better and feel better about ourselves. As humans, we’ve been obsessed with cosmetics for thousands of years. But what does it really mean to put these personal care pr…
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Thymeless: Flavours, aromas and their chemicals causes with Professor Jane Parker (University of Reading)
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Episode 6: Thymeless: Flavours, aromas and their chemicals causes with Professor Jane Parker (University of Reading) Whether you’re a sweet or savoury kind of person, or prefer something in between, we all have difference preferences when it comes to taste and smell. For example, why is it that some of us can’t get enough of the smell of petrol, bu…
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Trash Talking – Recycling: How does it work? with Professor Veena Sahajwalla (University of New South Wales)
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Episode 5: Trash Talking – Recycling: How does it work? with Professor Veena Sahajwalla (University of New South Wales) Recycling has become part of the daily routine for many of us, but are the processes in place as effective as they could be? Many of the items we consider recyclable can be difficult to recycle where we live. How do we make recycl…
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Over the Rainbow: The Chemistry of Colour with Professor Stephen Westland
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Episode 4: Over the Rainbow: The Chemistry of Colour with Professor Stephen Westland (University of Leeds) Colour is everywhere! From the sky to our feet, and leaves on trees to paint on our walls, we can’t get away from colour. But what is colour and where does it come from? And how do we experience colour? We speak with Professor Stephen Westland…
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Believe it or Watt: Batteries in a Sustainable World with Dr Ieuan Seymour
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Episode 3: Believe it or Watt: Batteries in a Sustainable World with Dr Ieuan Seymour (University of Aberdeen) From the gadgets in our pockets to the wheels on the road, we need batteries to help the world go round. In this episode we examine the chemistry behind how batteries function, eco-friendly alternatives, and what materials we might need to…
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Unbreakable: Forever chemicals with Professor Andrew Tanentzap
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Episode 2 — Unbreakable: Forever chemicals with Professor Andrew Tanentzap (Trent University, University of Cambridge) PFAs are extremely resistant ‘forever’ chemicals that have found their way into many of the products we use on a daily basis. Their strong carbon bonds make them difficult to break down, endangering our environment. How can we reve…
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Mind the 'synaptic' gap: The chemistry of the brain with Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore (University of Cambridge)
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Episode 1 — Mind the 'synaptic' gap: The chemistry of the brain with Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore (University of Cambridge) Summary People with mental health challenges were for a very long time completely misunderstood, but science is changing our knowledge of the brain. What causes issues with mental health in young people? How can chemistry c…
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Teaser trailer for Zwittering On! The world needs chemists more than ever! Will you join our conversation? Podcast launching February 6, 2024.โดย The Salters' Institute
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