Season 2

Why Are Antibody Tests Failing?
We learn how these tests work, where they go wrong & why a test with 96% accuracy is bad.
Why Are Antibody Tests Failing?

Could the Polio Vaccine Save the World (...Again)
The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists considering a few less-conventional options.
Could the Polio Vaccine Save the World (...Again)

Do Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the Coronavirus?
How much could cloth face masks help stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2?
Do Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the Coronavirus?

Coronavirus Vaccine: Where Are We and What's Next?
When can we expect a vaccine against the novel coronavirus?
Coronavirus Vaccine: Where Are We and What's Next?

Can Soap REALLY "Kill" the Coronavirus?
We’re diving into the chemistry behind why soap is so effective.
Can Soap REALLY "Kill" the Coronavirus?

White, Green, Black, and Oolong Tea: What's the Difference?
White, Green, Black, and Oolong Tea: What's the Difference?
White, Green, Black, and Oolong Tea: What's the Difference?

Why Are Birds Different Colors?
There are thousands of species of birds and with great numbers come great biodiversity.
Why Are Birds Different Colors?

Women in Chemistry: Heroes of the Periodic Table
Let's honor women’s history month in the international year of the periodic table.
Women in Chemistry: Heroes of the Periodic Table

What Makes Kimchi So Delicious?
What makes kimchi sour and spicy, yet also surprisingly rich and buttery?
What Makes Kimchi So Delicious?

Should Santa Wear a Flame Retardant Suit?
Flame-retardant chemicals can slow the spread of fire in homes and garments.
Should Santa Wear a Flame Retardant Suit?

Why Don’t Antarctic Fish Freeze to Death?
Fish living in the oceans around Antarctica seem like they should freeze to death.