Distillations #156 ā€“ Hard to Stomach

My four-year-old son’s favorite new phrase – don’t yuck my yum – is a perfect description of this episode of Distillations, though there are few who would find body cheese truly tasteful. ReporterĀ Lindsay PattersonĀ visits South by South Swab – a SXSW event in which a biologist and smell researcher createĀ personalized cheesesĀ from strains of human bacteria.…

Distillations #155 – Shipwrecked!

In this episode of Distillations, we dive into the murky depths to explore the chemistry of shipwrecks. First, a feature about an Australian marine chemist produced by the amazingly talented scientist turned sound recordistĀ Diane Hope. Then, an historical overview of how many-thousand-year-old wrecks can provide a glimpse into ancient civilizations. Lots of fun music in…