Distillations Episode 153: Best of Distillations #10
From: Chemical Heritage Foundation
Series: Distillations - The Chemistry Podcast
Length: 15:34
This week we bring you some of our favorite segments from the past season. First, from the show Is Anybody Out There?, producer Andrew Stelzer uncovers how researchers are reaching out to the skies in the hopes of contacting extraterrestrial beings. Next, Distillations' assistant producer Anne Fredrickson pulls out her cello for an investigation of whether claims of Stradivari instruments' superiority have any scientific basis. This originally aired on the episode Good Vibrations.
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Piece Description
This week we bring you some of our favorite segments from the past season. First, from the show Is Anybody Out There?, producer Andrew Stelzer uncovers how researchers are reaching out to the skies in the hopes of contacting extraterrestrial beings. Next, Distillations' assistant producer Anne Fredrickson pulls out her cello for an investigation of whether claims of Stradivari instruments' superiority have any scientific basis. This originally aired on the episode Good Vibrations.
Broadcast History
Podcast on August 3, 2012.
Timing and Cues
Show Clock
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
01:01 The Interstellar Rosetta Stone
08:02 Strad Secrets?
14:58 Closing Credits
Additional Credits
Our theme music is composed by Dave Kaufman. Additional music from Music Alley includes "Alien Attack," by Peanuthead. We also feature "Teacups of Our Ashes," by Man Mantis, and "Hearts Mend [Prelude]." by Rebecca Foon from the Free Music Archive.
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