A podcast helping you understand the chemistry of your everyday life. Hosted by Melissa Collini and Jam Robinson.
What is the smell of fresh cut grass?
What is that iconic smell? The smell that screams spring and summer? The smell so distinct, and yet so mysterious. Why does freshly cut grass have that smell? Why is it so strong? Could it be chemistry?
How does caffeine make you not sleepy?
Ok so, caffeine. Some of us live on the stuff, and others of us want nothing to do with it. There's a lot of things caffeine can do to our bodies, but of course the number one question, is how does it keep the sleepiness away? Let's get into it. And we may find out a few other things caffeine does along the way.