Chemical Heritage Foundation
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- http://www.chemheritage.org
- http://chemheritage.org/distillations
The Chemical Heritage Foundation is a library, museum, and research center dedicated to preserving and promoting the progress of science. Located in Philadelphia, CHF maintains world-class collections, including instruments and apparatus, rare books, fine art, and the personal papers of prominent scientists, all related to the chemical and molecular sciences.
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In this episode, host Meir Rinde and guest co-host Gigi Naglak give us a tour of the Chemical Heritage Foundation's new exhibit Marvels and Ciphers.
- Added: Apr 05, 2010
- Length: 10:30
Reduce, reuse, recycle! This episode focuses on waste that has become a product of its own. Enter Jell-O and Vaseline.
- Added: Mar 12, 2010
- Length: 11:29
Get the skinny on trans fats and learn why a popular crash diet is not likely to help you shed pounds.
- Added: Feb 18, 2010
- Length: 12:15
The nose and its powers. In this episode, learn about how your body's scent can act like a fingerprint and how an iPhone app combines scent and song.
- Added: Feb 15, 2010
- Length: 12:00
We learn about solar power, the history of light bulbs, and seasonal affective disorder.
- Added: Feb 08, 2010
- Length: 11:57
This episode follows three men's scientific journeys: one seeking alien life, another investigating the spiritual world, and the last sailing towar...
- Added: Jan 29, 2010
- Length: 12:30
Natural chemical processes kick into high gear in the autumn; turning leaves, ripening vegetables, and the fermentation of apples into cider.
- Added: Oct 22, 2009
- Length: 11:42
The three phases of matter aren't as straightforward as you might think! Learn about dry ice and glass, as well as Distillations' new phase with ou...
- Added: Oct 14, 2009
- Length: 11:46
We learn about ways scientists have attempted to educate the masses, via a 1960s radio show, 17th-century public demonstrations, and contemporary s...
- Added: Oct 14, 2009
- Length: 11:51
The body keeps itself in check and GoreTex can help your heart. Find out how in this episode of Distillations. We also talk to Dr. Richard Silverma...
- Added: Oct 14, 2009
- Length: 12:04
We find out more about the iconic golden brown fabric worn by astronauts and firemen in the 1960s, the dye workers whose high incidence of cancer h...
- Added: Aug 28, 2009
- Length: 11:26
Take a look back at the best of Distillations this week. Free radicals as the chemical agent, find out how scientists detect forgery in art, and po...
- Added: Aug 28, 2009
- Length: 11:34
Take a look back at the best of Distillations this week. Panspermia as the chemical agent, finding out more about the elusive umami, and why you ma...
- Added: Jul 31, 2009
- Length: 10:43
We find out how women treated infertility hundreds of years ago, the pros and cons of cord-blood banking, and how fears of abusing reproductive tec...
- Added: Jul 16, 2009
- Length: 12:27
We find out how brownfields are converted into something useful and why Dow Chemical chose Midland, Michigan, for their plant location. Chemical Ag...
- Added: Jul 08, 2009
- Length: 11:57
Rise and Shine! In today's episode we look at some of the most essential elements of a satisfying breakfast, such as how pectins control the consis...
- Added: Jun 19, 2009
- Length: 11:51
The history and chemistry of dentistry. How baking soda cleans your teeth and lidocaine numbs your gums. Chemical Agent: Sodium Bicarbonate.
- Added: Jun 08, 2009
- Length: 11:15
Safety first, listeners! In today's episode we explore how 16th century alchemists protected themselves from lead exposure, why goggles are more po...
- Added: May 20, 2009
- Length: 11:43
The history and the mystery behind the integrated circuit. Chemical Agent: Chemically Amplified Photoresists.
- Added: May 07, 2009
- Length: 11:28
This week learn about the cleaning power of vinegar, what to do if you have hard water, and why green dry cleaning is catching on. Chemical Agent: ...
Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh and KVNF
- Added: Apr 24, 2009
- Length: 11:55
- Purchases: 2
People who work with Chemical Heritage Foundation
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Mia Lobel (Admin)
Senior Producer |
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Jennifer Dionisio (Admin)
Executive Producer |
