Each episode of Distillations podcast takes a deep-dive into a moment of science-related history in order to shed light on the present.
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Episode 43: Cause and Effect
According to Newton’s third law, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” In this week’s episode we explore causes and their effects in several different ways.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
01:16 Element of the Week: Francium
03:10 Chemistry in your Cupboard: Pheromone Perfumes
06:11 Feature: The Chemistry of Ripe Apples
10:38 Quote: Ralph Waldo Emerson
10:57 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Jennifer Dionisio and Lara Ratzlaff for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.