Stereotopical Chemistry

I Like to Cupric, Cupric!

This episode we take a closer look at how copper plays an important role in our bodies and learn a little history from the Bronze Age to brewage. Article: Dioxygen Bindi

We are Living in a Nanomaterial World

In this tubular episode we look at a new technique for creating nanomaterials, find some more secret scientists hidden among us, and peek into medical practices of the pa

Iron Enough to Make a Nail...

This week is all about metals. Big ones, little ones, ones that are in rocks. A special guest joins us to explain how metals play a role in our biology and their use in

Ring My Bell (Test)

This week on our well overdue podcast we discuss a new method to test the nature of reality. Jae Eun tells us all about the simplest element and Corey is having trouble d

She Glues Sea Shells on the Sea Floor

In this episode we discuss research on small molecules that model how mussels bind to rocks in the ocean. You may have found that gluing things together when they are wet

Controlling Your Circadian Cycle

In this episode we discuss research on small molecules that can affect the length of circadian cycles. Shalaka tells us how surgery can cure arachnophobia and Corey calls

You got your Lanthanides in My Dehydrogenase

In this episode we discuss research on bacteria that use some of the heaviest elements, Lanthanides, in place of calcium in their methanol dehydrogenase. We then learn ab

I Take My Therapeutics with Cream and Sugar

In this episode we discuss research on how caffeine fights the neurological effects of stress. We also discuss genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and some accidental d