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Matthew Brickman speaks with Lawyer and Forensic Scientist Tad A. Nelson on MediateThis! to discuss retirement plans from mediation - there isn't one. With over 400 jury trials under his belt, Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 30 years, and recognized as a Super Lawyer over 10 consecutive years, Tad Nelson is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. His reputation for aggressive representation, combined with an unparalleled level of expertise, has made him the go-to criminal defense attorney in Galveston County and beyond. Former Assistant District AttorneyBoard Certified® in 1996Certified SFST InstructorCertified in the DRE ProtocolTad has not only mastered the law—he has mastered the science behind it. Achieving the prestigious Lawyer-Scientist designation from the American Chemical Society, he further solidified his expertise by pursuing a Master's in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida. This deep understanding of forensic science gives him a cutting edge in cases involving DWI, drug charges, sexual assaults and other forensic-heavy criminal matters.Beyond his scientific acumen, Tad has earned the highest possible AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an honor recognizing both legal skill and ethical integrity. His aggressive nature, wicked courtroom skills, and commitment to justice make him a wrecking ball when it comes to defending the rights of his clients.Website: https://tadlaw.com If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. But what makes him qualified to speak on the subject of conflict resolution is his own personal experience with divorce.Download Matthew's book on iTunes for FREE:You're Not the Only One - The Agony of Divorce: The Joy of Peaceful ResolutionMatthew Brickman President iMediate Inc. Mediator 20836CFASCHEDULE YOUR MEDIATION: https://ichatmediation.com/calendar/OFFICIAL BLOG: https://ichatmediation.com/podcastOFFICIAL YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/ichatmediationOFFICIAL LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ichat-mediation/ABOUT MATTHEW BRICKMAN:Matthew Brickman is a Supreme Court of Florida certified county civil family mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. He is also an appellate certified mediator who mediates a variety of small claims, civil, and family cases. Mr. Brickman recently graduated both the Harvard Business School Negotiation Mastery Program and the Negotiation Master Class at Harvard Law School.

Send us a textOn this episode we speak with Dr. Zafra Lerman about how a love for science is fostering world peace.Zafra Lerman is an American chemist, educator, and humanitarian. She is the President of the Malta Conferences Foundation, which aims to promote peace by bringing together scientists from otherwise hostile countries to discuss science and foster international scientific and technical collaboration. From 1986 to 2010, she chaired the American Chemical Society's Subcommittee on Scientific Freedom and Human Rights. She has been successful in preventing executions, releasing prisoners of conscience from jail and bringing dissidents to freedom. She is the recipient of many awards for education and science diplomacy, including the 1999 Presidential Award from U.S. President Clinton, the 2005 Nyholm Prize for Education from the Royal Society of Chemistry (England), the 2015 Science Diplomacy Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the 2016 Andrei Sakharov Award for human rights from the American Physical Society (APS), the 2016 United Nations NOVUS Award for the 16th Sustainable Development Goal: Peace and Justice, and the 2017 International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Award.https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com

Matthew Brickman speaks with Lawyer and Forensic Scientist Tad A. Nelson on MediateThis! to discuss the the impact someone having a mental heath crisis can have on employment and divorce. With over 400 jury trials under his belt, Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 30 years, and recognized as a Super Lawyer over 10 consecutive years, Tad Nelson is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. His reputation for aggressive representation, combined with an unparalleled level of expertise, has made him the go-to criminal defense attorney in Galveston County and beyond. Former Assistant District AttorneyBoard Certified® in 1996Certified SFST InstructorCertified in the DRE ProtocolTad has not only mastered the law—he has mastered the science behind it. Achieving the prestigious Lawyer-Scientist designation from the American Chemical Society, he further solidified his expertise by pursuing a Master's in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida. This deep understanding of forensic science gives him a cutting edge in cases involving DWI, drug charges, sexual assaults and other forensic-heavy criminal matters.Beyond his scientific acumen, Tad has earned the highest possible AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an honor recognizing both legal skill and ethical integrity. His aggressive nature, wicked courtroom skills, and commitment to justice make him a wrecking ball when it comes to defending the rights of his clients.Website: https://tadlaw.com If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. But what makes him qualified to speak on the subject of conflict resolution is his own personal experience with divorce.Download Matthew's book on iTunes for FREE:You're Not the Only One - The Agony of Divorce: The Joy of Peaceful ResolutionMatthew Brickman President iMediate Inc. Mediator 20836CFASCHEDULE YOUR MEDIATION: https://ichatmediation.com/calendar/OFFICIAL BLOG: https://ichatmediation.com/podcastOFFICIAL YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/ichatmediationOFFICIAL LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ichat-mediation/ABOUT MATTHEW BRICKMAN:Matthew Brickman is a Supreme Court of Florida certified county civil family mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. He is also an appellate certified mediator who mediates a variety of small claims, civil, and family cases. Mr. Brickman recently graduated both the Harvard Business School Negotiation Mastery Program and the Negotiation Master Class at Harvard Law School.

The company has genetic data of 15 million people, which could be shared with a future buyer. Here's how to delete it. Plus, an experimental coating could make golf balls roll more reliably on greens with different conditions.After 23andMe Bankruptcy, Customers Urged To Delete Their DataIf you're one of roughly 15 million people who used 23andMe to unlock information from their DNA, consumer advocates have a message for you: Delete your data. On Sunday, the company, which has customers send saliva samples for DNA analysis, filed for bankruptcy. While many customers submitted their saliva for the purpose of ancestral analysis, 85% of customers also consent to their data used for genetic disease research.As the company searches for a buyer, consumer advocates, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, have urged customers to delete their data from 23andMe's website. 23andMe and other genetic testing companies are not subject to HIPAA, meaning health and medical records kept by 23andMe could be shared with a future buyer.Producer Kathleen Davis joins Host Flora Lichtman to discuss this and other top science stories of the week.Chemists Make A Coating That Can Slow A Golf Ball's RollWith spring here, the days are getting warmer and longer, meaning conditions are perfect for a trip to the golf course. And while golf is certainly a game of physics—force, angles, parabolas—this week researchers presented work showing that chemistry could play an important role on the golf course as well. Speaking at the meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego, researchers described a high performance coating that could be incorporated into the polyurethane shell of a golf ball.The hydrophilic (water-loving) coating would make tiny bits of water stick to the surface of the golf ball and sheet off, modifying the way the ball interacts with the grass of the green. That interaction, says Tom Kennedy, owner of Chemical Innovative Solutions Inc., would lead to the ball rolling more slowly and reliably, especially on “fast,” closely-cut greens in dry and windy conditions.Kennedy joins Host Ira Flatow to discuss the technology, and how hydrophilic coatings could find a home in other applications, including solar cells.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Matthew Brickman speaks with Lawyer and Forensic Scientist Tad A. Nelson on MediateThis! to discuss the correlation between divorce and the effect it can have the psyche post-divorce. With over 400 jury trials under his belt, Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 30 years, and recognized as a Super Lawyer over 10 consecutive years, Tad Nelson is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. His reputation for aggressive representation, combined with an unparalleled level of expertise, has made him the go-to criminal defense attorney in Galveston County and beyond. Former Assistant District AttorneyBoard Certified® in 1996Certified SFST InstructorCertified in the DRE ProtocolTad has not only mastered the law—he has mastered the science behind it. Achieving the prestigious Lawyer-Scientist designation from the American Chemical Society, he further solidified his expertise by pursuing a Master's in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida. This deep understanding of forensic science gives him a cutting edge in cases involving DWI, drug charges, sexual assaults and other forensic-heavy criminal matters.Beyond his scientific acumen, Tad has earned the highest possible AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an honor recognizing both legal skill and ethical integrity. His aggressive nature, wicked courtroom skills, and commitment to justice make him a wrecking ball when it comes to defending the rights of his clients.Website: https://tadlaw.com If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. But what makes him qualified to speak on the subject of conflict resolution is his own personal experience with divorce.Download Matthew's book on iTunes for FREE:You're Not the Only One - The Agony of Divorce: The Joy of Peaceful ResolutionMatthew Brickman President iMediate Inc. Mediator 20836CFASCHEDULE YOUR MEDIATION: https://ichatmediation.com/calendar/OFFICIAL BLOG: https://ichatmediation.com/podcastOFFICIAL YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/ichatmediationOFFICIAL LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ichat-mediation/ABOUT MATTHEW BRICKMAN:Matthew Brickman is a Supreme Court of Florida certified county civil family mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. He is also an appellate certified mediator who mediates a variety of small claims, civil, and family cases. Mr. Brickman recently graduated both the Harvard Business School Negotiation Mastery Program and the Negotiation Master Class at Harvard Law School.

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ 2022 höchster Textilverbrauch ever in der EU +++ Klimawandel für 1.000 Jahre simuliert +++ Mikroplastik in synthetischen und in natürlichen Kaugummis +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Circularity of the EU textiles value chain in numbers, European Environment Agency, 25.03.2025Interplay between climate and carbon cycle feedbacks could substantially enhance future warming, Environmental Research Letters, 24.03.2025Chewing Gums: Unintended sources of ingested microplastics in humans, Frühjahrs-Konferenz der American Chemical Society, 25.03.2025Order–disorder transition in multidirectional crowds, PNAS, 24.03.2025Brain iron load and neuroaxonal vulnerability in adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 27.02.2025Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

Nuestro siguiente invitado estudio Ingeniería en industrias alimentarias, posteriormente maestría en biotecnología (ITESM) y un doctorado en ciencia de alimentos y tecnología por por el Texas A&M, también participó en un programa de aceleración de emprendimiento regional en el MIT Editor asociado de ACS Food Science & Technology, una revista de la American Chemical Society, donde supervisó la publicación de investigaciones de vanguardia en el campo de la ciencia de los alimentos. Es investigador y asociado de investigación y posgrado científico en escuelas de Ingeniería y Ciencias del Tecnológico de Monterrey, donde trabajó en el Instituto de Investigación de la Obesidad e imparte cursos de bioingeniería, biotecnología y ciencia de los alimentos.  Es miembro del Sistema Nacional de Investigadores (nivel 2) y de la Academia Mexicana de Ciencias. Considerado como uno de los Innovadores Menores de 35 - México, otorgado por MIT Technology Review, 2014 Entre muchos otros reconocimientos: Premio Rómulo Garza, conferred by TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY, 2012 Lamar Fleming Scholarship, conferred by Texas A&M University, 2009 Lamar Fleming Scholarship, conferred by Texas A&M University, 2008 Certificado al Mérito, conferred by División de Procesado no Térmico del IFT, 2006 Mexican Researcher Certification - Level 3 (Jacobo-Velázquez, Daniel Alberto) Además de tener un podcast:The Smartfood podcast y un canal de YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@jacobolab?si=YySiKnigoB3Pn0rG Es por encima de todo, un apasionado de impactar, perseverar y trabajar de manera diligente para llevar a cabo sus metas, acompáñanos en este episodio y conoce sobre: Ponerte en manos de Dios Como ser un guía para los demás  Doctorado + emprendimiento + impacto social  Bioemprendimiento Hábitos / Hacks de alimentación

A recent study about the smell of Egyptian mummies reached some surprising findings. The ancient bodies did not smell bad, the researchers found. Instead, they say, the remains mostly smelled good. 最近关于埃及木乃伊气味的研究提出了一些令人惊讶的发现。 研究人员发现，古老的身体闻起来并不闻。 他们说，相反，遗体大部分闻起来很香。 Cecilia Bembibre is director of research at University College London's Institute for Sustainable Heritage. “In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” she said. “We were surprised at the pleasantness of them." Cecilia Bembibre是伦敦大学可持续遗产研究所的研究主任。 她说：“在电影和书籍中，那些闻到木乃伊的身体的人会发生可怕的事情。” “我们对他们的愉悦感到惊讶。” The researchers reported the leading descriptions of the smells as “woody,” “spicy” and “sweet.” They also reported a floral or flowery smell. That smell could be from pine and juniper resins used in mummification; a process designed to protect the body from decay. 研究人员报告了气味的主要描述为“木质”，“辣”和“甜”。 他们还报告了花香或花香的气味。 这种气味可能来自用于木乃伊化的松树和杜松树脂。 旨在保护身体免受衰减的过程。The study appeared recently in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. It used both chemical examinations and several human smellers to study nine mummies. The mummies, some around 5,000 years old, had been housed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. 该研究最近发表在《美国化学学会杂志》上。 它使用化学检查和几种人气味来研究九个木乃伊。 木乃伊大约有5，000年的历史，已在开罗的埃及博物馆住所。Bembibre, one of the report's writers, said the researchers wanted to study the smell of mummies because it has long been a subject of interest for the public and researchers alike. 该报告的作家之一Bembibre说，研究人员想研究木乃伊的气味，因为它长期以来一直是公众和研究人员感兴趣的主题。 She added that even fiction writers have written pages of work on the subject — for good reason. 她补充说，即使是小说作家也已经写了有关该主题的作品 - 这是有充分理由的。Scent, or smell, was an important consideration in the mummification process. This process used oils and plant-based materials to protect the body and its spirit for the afterlife. Mummification was largely used for powerful people such as pharaohs and other leaders. 气味或气味是木乃伊化过程中的重要考虑因素。 该过程使用油和植物性材料来保护人体及其来世的精神。 木乃伊化主要用于法老王和其他领导人等强大的人。 Pleasant smells were linked with purity and gods. Bad smells were signs of corruption and decay. 宜人的气味与纯洁和神灵有关。 气味不佳是腐败和衰败的迹象。 Researchers did not want to directly measure the mummies, because doing so might be damaging. Instead, researchers were able to take measurements that did not involve touching the mummies. Researchers from UCL and the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia were able to measure smells, pesticides, and other effects due to mold, bacteria or microorganisms. 研究人员不想直接测量木乃伊，因为这样做可能会造成破坏。 取而代之的是，研究人员能够进行不涉及接触木乃伊的测量值。 来自UCL和斯洛文尼亚卢布尔雅那大学的研究人员能够测量由于霉菌，细菌或微生物而引起的气味，农药和其他影响。Using technical instruments to measure air molecules released from sarcophagi was very important, said Matija Strlič, a chemistry professor at the University of Ljubljana. 卢布尔雅那大学的化学教授MatijaStrlič表示，使用技术仪器测量从石棺释放的空气分子非常重要。 "It tells us potentially what social class a mummy was from and therefore reveals a lot of information about the mummified body...." he said. “We believe that this approach is potentially of huge interest to other types of museum collections.” 他说：“它可能告诉我们A Mummy来自哪些社会阶层，因此揭示了有关木乃伊身体的大量信息。” “我们认为，这种方法可能对其他类型的博物馆收藏具有巨大的兴趣。”Barbara Huber of the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology in Germany was not involved in the study. Huber said the findings provide important data on compounds that could preserve or damage mummified remains. The information could be used to better protect the ancient bodies for future generations.德国马克斯·普朗克（Max Planck）地球人类学研究所的芭芭拉·胡伯（Barbara Huber）没有参与这项研究。 休伯说，这些发现提供了有关可以保留或损害木乃伊遗骸的化合物的重要数据。 该信息可用于更好地保护不久的世代的古代机构。Huber said that over thousands of years, differing conditions have changed the scents of the mummies in a major way. 休伯说，在数千年的时间里，不同的条件以主要方式改变了木乃伊的气味。 Huber wrote a study two years ago that examined a jar that had contained mummified organs of a woman. The goal was to identify the material used to preserve the organs and what that would show about ancient trade paths. 休伯（Huber）两年前撰写了一项研究，该研究检查了一个罐子，其中包含一个女人的木乃伊器官。 目的是确定用于保存器官的材料以及有关古代贸易道路的内容。 Researchers of the current study hope to do something similar. They want to use their findings to develop “smellscapes” to recreate the scents they discovered. They also want to change the experience for future museumgoers. 当前研究的研究人员希望做类似的事情。 他们想利用自己的发现来开发“气味景观”来重现他们发现的气味。 他们还想改变未来博物馆的经验。 Bembibre said museums generally ask visitors to experience everything with their eyes. She added that seeing mummies through “a glass case reduces the experience because we don't get to smell them.” Bembibre说，博物馆通常要求游客用眼睛体验一切。 她补充说，通过“玻璃盒子降低了这种体验，因为我们没有闻到它们的气味”。 Smelling the scents of mummification would improve the museum visitors' experiences, she suggested, as smell is one of the ways that people understand the world. 她建议，闻到木乃伊化的气味会改善博物馆游客的经历，因为气味是人们了解世界的一种方式。

Staroegipčanska mumificirana telesa imajo vonj po lesu, sladkem in začimbah, ugotavlja prva sistematična kemijska in senzorična znanstvena študija njihovih vonjav, objavljena v reviji »Journal of the American Chemical Society«. Eden osrednjih raziskovalcev pri njej je bil profesor analitične kemije in vodja Laboratorija za dediščinsko znanost dr. Matija Strlič s Fakultete za kemijo in kemijsko tehnologijo Univerze v Ljubljani, in od lani častni profesor na University College London oziroma na tamkajšnem Inštitutu za trajnostno dediščino. Raziskovalci so s plinskim kromatografom v povezavi z masnim spektrometrom izmerili in količinsko opredelili snovi, ki jih je oddajalo devet mumificiranih teles starodavnih Egipčanov, razstavljenih in shranjenih v Egiptovskem muzeju v Kairu (glej fotografijo dveh sodelavcev ljubljanskega Laboratorija za dediščinsko znanost pri delu v Kairskem muzeju). Poleg tega je skupina usposobljenih človeških »vohalcev« opisala vonjave glede na njihove vohalne note, intenzivnost in prijetnost. Spoznanja in rezultati študije bodo s približki na novo izdelanih vonjav mumij obiskovalcem muzeja v Kairu omogočili popolnoma novo dimenzijo dediščinske izkušnje. Kar primeren izziv tudi za muzeje v Sloveniji! FOTO: z leve Emma Paolin, doktorska študentka UL FKKT, in dr. Abdelrazek Elnaggar z Univerze v Ljubljani jemljeta vzorce zraka iz sarkofaga v razstavnih prostorih Egipčanskega muzeja v Kairu. VIR: Cecilia Bembibre

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ Strombedarf wächst wohl weiter - kaum zusätzliche CO2-Emissionen +++ Mumien riechen holzig, würzig oder süß +++ Fruchtfliegen fahren gerne Karussell +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Update ErdeElectricity 2025 Analysis and forecast to 2027/ IAE, Februar 2025High prevalence of veterinary drugs in bird's nests/ Science of The Total Environment, 10.02.2025Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell/ Journal of the American Chemical Society, 13.02.2025Play-like behavior exhibited by the vinegar fly Drosophila melanogaster/ Current Biology, 10.02.2025Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok auf&ab , TikTok wie_geht und Instagram .

In which we talk about the history of differently abled chemists, from around the year 1600 to the present. We mention some differently abled chemists, and how the American Chemical Society and Royal Society of Chemistry handle things, plus hope for continued improvement in the future.Support the show Support my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchemistry Tell me how your life relates to chemistry! E-mail me at steve@historyofchem.com Get my book, O Mg! How Chemistry Came to Be, from World Scientific Publishing, https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/12670#t=aboutBook

Tackling Plastic Pollution (start time: 3:50) In this week's show, host Susan Moran interviews science journalists Fionna Samuels, an assistant editor at Chemical & Engineering News, a publication  of the American Chemical Society; and Priyanka Runwal, an associate editor at C&EN. Along with  other colleagues, they wrote cover articles in the November 28th issue of … Continue reading "Plastic Pollution: Sources, Impacts, Solutions"

It's unreactive, lighter than air, and surprisingly important to the global economy. Zachary Crockett goes up an octave. SOURCES:Sophia Hayes, professor of chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis.Phil Kornbluth, president of Kornbluth Helium Consulting.Bo Sears, C.E.O. of Helix Exploration PLC. RESOURCES:"Why Semiconductor Growth Will Drive Helium Demand," by Kitty Wheeler (Technology Magazine, 2024)."The World Is Running Out of Helium. Here's Why Doctors Are Worried," by Caroline Hopkins (NBC News, 2022)."Nothing on Earth Can Replace Helium — and It's in Peril," by Joseph DiVerdi (The New York Times, 2019).Selling the Nation's Helium Reserve, by the National Research Council (2010)."Discovery of Helium in Natural Gas at the University of Kansas," by the American Chemical Society (2000). EXTRAS:"Is Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Its Most Valuable Asset?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024).

Are you interested in carbon capture and sequestration? Summary of the article titled Trends in Research and Development for CO2 Capture and Sequestration from 2023 by Xiang Yu, Carmen Otilia Catanescu, Robert E. Bird, Sriram Satagopan, Zachary J. Baum, Leilani M. Lotti Diaz, and Qiongqiong Angela Zhou, published in the American Chemical Society journal. This is a great preparation to our next interview with Beth McDanial in episode 276 talking about carbon capture through reactive surfaces. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the research trends and technologies regarding carbon capture. This article presents the crucial methods and materials for carbon capture and sequestration to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels. As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects: Geological sequestration and mineral carbonation offer promising long-term storage solutions, but scaling and cost remain challenges. CO2 capture and sequestration technologies are essential for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. New methods like chemical looping and direct air capture are emerging but require further development to become commercially viable. You can find the article through this link. Abstract: Technological and medical advances over the past few decades epitomize human capabilities. However, the increased life expectancies and concomitant land-use changes have significantly contributed to the release of ∼830 gigatons of CO2 into the atmosphere over the last three decades, an amount comparable to the prior two and a half centuries of CO2 emissions. The United Nations has adopted a pledge to achieve “net zero”, i.e., yearly removing as much CO2 from the atmosphere as the amount emitted due to human activities, by the year 2050. Attaining this goal will require a concerted effort by scientists, policy makers, and industries all around the globe. The development of novel materials on industrial scales to selectively remove CO2 from mixtures of gases makes it possible to mitigate CO2 emissions using a multipronged approach. Broadly, the CO2 present in the atmosphere can be captured using materials and processes for biological, chemical, and geological technologies that can sequester CO2 while also reducing our dependence on fossil-fuel reserves. In this review, we used the curated literature available in the CAS Content Collection to present a systematic analysis of the various approaches taken by scientists and industrialists to restore carbon balance in the environment. Our analysis highlights the latest trends alongside the associated challenges. Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.007 - World Scientists' Warning of a Climate Emergency No.088R - The costs and benefits of environmental sustainability You can find the transcript through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠showno⁠t⁠es⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

The Queen's chapter and why be part of the American Chemical Society will be hosting the “Celebrating the Late Dr. Alfred R. Bader: A 100th Birthday Symposium” on Monday, November 18th, 2024. This interviews highlights the work of Dr Bader and how Queen’s will showcase his love for chemistry and the arts.  To round it off we delve a little bit into Max’s own research- Combining Quantum Chemistry Concepts and Machine Learning for Drug Discovery. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.

In which I give a brief history of queer chemists. We talk of the rise of queer scientific associations, and the slog to acceptance of the Gay and Transgender Chemists and their Allies in the American Chemical Society, some current queer chemists around the world, and something of the challenge of queer chemists in the Britain.Support the show Support my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchemistry Tell me how your life relates to chemistry! E-mail me at steve@historyofchem.com Get my book, O Mg! How Chemistry Came to Be, from World Scientific Publishing, https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/12670#t=aboutBook

Effective Produce Cleaning and Pesticide Concerns: registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin details the importance of buying organic produce and the limitations of washing fruits and vegetables to remove pesticide residues. She explains the findings of a new study published in the American Chemical Society's journal Nano Letters, which indicates that washing does not effectively remove pesticides that penetrate the fruit's peel into the pulp. She provides practical tips for cleaning produce, emphasizing buying organic and peeling fruits like apples to minimize pesticide exposure. The episode also addresses food safety practices, consumer concerns, and the significance of choosing high-quality food for long-term health.

Cela a été scientifiquement prouvé par la très sérieuse American Chemical Society qui fait référence en chimie depuis 1876. Explications de Florian Gazan ! Cet été, Florian Gazan vous propose de découvrir le meilleur de "Ça va faire des histoires". Du lundi au vendredi, RTL organise un grand concours d'histoires et d'anecdotes entre trois experts, en trois manches. Tout au long de l'émission, les auditeurs votent en direct pour leurs histoires préférées afin d'élire le meilleur expert du jour ! Retrouvez "Ça va faire des histoires" en podcast sur RTL.fr et sur toutes vos plateformes préférées.

In Part I of this episode, host Evan Friedmann is joined by Jini Glaros, Chief Scientific Officer at Modern Canna Labs, discuss the importance of standardizing cannabis terminology to improve regulations, consumer education, and industry consistency. The Fall Meeting of the American Chemical Society will be held in Denver August 16-22, with cannabis sessions in the morning and afternoon of Monday the 19th followed by the CANN mixer and then the Sci-Mix Poster Session. There will be additional cannabis sessions in the afternoon on Tuesday and Wednesday the 20th and 21st. To learn more, click the link below: https://www.acs.org/meetings/acs-meetings/fall.html The Annual Meeting of AOAC International will be held in Baltimore August 24-28, with Jini and my workshop taking place from 3-4:30pm on Sunday the 25th. Additional cannabis focused programming will be held Monday the 26th from 3:45-5:15pm, on Tuesday the 27th from 1245 to 230 The Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP) will meet followed by a Cannabis Community Meeting from 4:30-6pm, and then on Wednesday from 8:15 to 9:45am. To learn more, click the link below: https://www.aoac.org/2024-annual-meeting-exposition/ Literature Recommendations: 1. Marijuana: A Short History, 2nd Edition by John Hudak 2. The Analytical Chemistry of Cannabis: Quality Assessment, Assurance, and Regulation of Medicinal Marijuana and Cannabinoid Preparations, 1st Edition by Brian F. Thomas, Mahmoud A. ElSohly 3. Agricultural Agents Utilizing Matrix Calibrations for Accurate Quantification of Contaminants in Cannabis Products by Jini Glaros et al To be published this fall in the Journal of Testing and Evaluation from ASTM International

GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 19th Publish Date:  June 19th             BREAK: GON :30 From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, July 19th and Happy 61st Birthday to actor Anthony Edwards ***07.19.24 – BIRTHDAY – ANTHONY EDWARDS*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett High School Students Get Invaluable Experience at Georgia Gwinnett College Summer Chemistry Program New Farmers Market Open in Sugar Hill Two Gwinnett County Public School students will display artwork in the U.S. Capitol Plus, The Stripers Report with catcher Ryan Casteel after his big walk off homerun vs Jacksonville. All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: M.O.G.   STORY 1: Gwinnett High School Students Get Invaluable Experience At Georgia Gwinnett College Summer Chemistry Program Malachi McClain, a 15-year-old student from Dacula, opted for scientific research over summer beach trips, participating in the Project SEED program at Georgia Gwinnett College. Alongside peers from Gwinnett County high schools, McClain and others are engaged in intensive research under the American Chemical Society's initiative. Led by Dr. Ajay Mallia and his colleagues, students gain practical lab skills and professional development, crucial for future academic and career pursuits. McClain, enthusiastic about organic chemistry, finds fulfillment in rigorous lab work. Meanwhile, students like Galilee Degracia from Grayson High School and Joyce Lee from Peachtree Ridge High School are also immersed in hands-on research, deepening their STEM interests and preparing for future scientific endeavors. The program, running until July 31, provides a foundational experience for aspiring young scientists. STORY 2: News Farmers Market Open In Sugar Hill   Brandon Hembree, mayor of Sugar Hill, is enthusiastic about the city's new farmers market, which launched after years of planning. Held on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Landing behind The E Center, the market features a variety of vendors offering goods like foods, pastries, coffee, and handmade crafts. Residents had long desired the market, but finding the right logistics, including the ideal day and time, posed a challenge due to limited vendor availability. Since its June 4 debut, vendors such as Hooch Pickle Company and others have garnered positive feedback, and the market is scheduled to continue thriving through October. STORY 3: Two Gwinnett County Public School students will display artwork in the U.S. Capitol In 2024, students from Gwinnett County Public Schools excelled in Georgia's Congressional Art Competition. Whitney Yeboah of Brookwood High School won first place for the 7th Congressional District with her piece "Kingsley," while Rebecca Lee from North Gwinnett High School claimed first for the 9th District with "Box of Memories." Their artworks will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol's Cannon Tunnel for a year, a highly visible honor. Additionally, Beruhe Fentahun and Gianna Repta, also from GCPS, placed third in their respective districts. This achievement underscores GCPS's commitment to nurturing artistic talent and providing opportunities for student success in the arts. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back   Break 2: TOM WAGES   ***STRIPERS REPORT***   Break 3: INGLES 8 STORY 4: Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton Earns National Award for Emergency Care Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, part of the Northeast Georgia Health System, received the 2024 Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association, recognizing exceptional performance in emergency care leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research. This marks the fourth NGHS campus in Georgia to achieve this honor, with NGMC Lumpkin also recognized. Angela Gary, executive director of trauma and emergency services at NGMC, expressed pride in the team's dedication and compassion. NGHS operates hospitals across Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega, and Demorest, with over 850 beds and 1,200 medical staff covering 60 specialties, serving over 1 million people across 19 counties. For more on NGMC's emergency services, visit nghs.com/emergency. STORY 5: Massive global IT crash hits airlines, banks, media This morning, businesses worldwide grappled with a major IT outage triggered by an antivirus update. Aviation was particularly hit, with U.S. officials briefly grounding flights and global airports experiencing cancellations and delays. The issue stemmed from an update to CrowdStrike Falcon on Microsoft Azure, affecting Windows systems. Microsoft and CrowdStrike raced to mitigate the problem, but the fix posed challenges. The incident underscored vulnerabilities in relying on single providers for critical services. While the FAA eventually lifted flight restrictions, impacts rippled across sectors from banking to media, prompting calls for heightened resilience against such widespread failures. We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: GON :60 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network   Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com  www.wagesfuneralhome.com www.kiamallofga.com gon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 5 Featuring Prof. Dr. Tobias Erb, Microbiologist and winner of the Future Insight Prize 2023In this episode we get curious about Co2 and unravel how we can take a plant's natural process of photosynthesis and enhance the pathways to create a more efficient and effective carbon capture model. Discovering how that can then be made into fuel will be announced at the Curious Future Insight Conference in 2024. Joining me for this conversation virtually from Europe is Prof. Dr. Tobias J Erb, Director of the department of Biochemistry and Synthetic Metabolism at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marberg, Germany OUR GUEST BIO: Tobias J. Erb is synthetic biologist and Director at the Max Planck Institute for terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, Germany. His team interfaces biology and chemistry and centers on the discovery, function and engineering of CO2-converting enzymes and pathways. Research in Erb's lab crosses multiple scales: from the molecular mechanisms of carboxylases to their ecological relevance, and from understanding the evolution of natural CO2-fixation to developing new-to-nature solutions, such as synthetic CO2-fixation pathways and artificial chloroplasts.Erb studied Chemistry and Biology and did his PhD in 2009 at the University of Freiburg (D) and the Ohio State University (US). After a postdoctoral stay at the University of Illinois (US), he headed a junior research group at ETH Zürich (CH) from 2011 to 2014, before he relocated to the Max Planck Institute in Marburg, where he was promoted to Director in 2017.Erb received numerous awards, among them the Research Awards of the Swiss and the German Societies for Microbiology (SGM and VAAM), the Otto Bayer Award (2018) the Prix Forcheur (2021), and the Future Insight Award 2023. He was named one of 12 up- and coming scientists by American Chemical Society's C&EN in 2015 and elected to the European Academy of Microbiology in 2019 and EMBO in 2021. He is elected member of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in 2023 and received the Leibniz-Prize of the German Research Foundation (DFG) in 2024. HELPFUL LINKS: www.instagram.com/becurious_podcastMax Planck Institutehttps://www.mpi-marburg.mpg.de/erbDepartment Erb: https://www.mpi-marburg.mpg.de/biochemistry-and-synthetic-metabolismErb lab:https://www.mpi-marburg.mpg.de/erbCurious Future Insight Conferencewww.curiousfutureinsight.orgScience Declarationwww.make-science-not-war.orgCREDITS: The BE CURIOUS PODCAST is brought to you by ECODA MEDIAHost: Louise HoughtonProduction by: Deviants MediaProducer: Louise HoughtonAssistant Producer: Marta WagnerAssistant Producer: Ralph CortezMotion Graphics: Josh Dage

Dr. Robert S. Langer is the David H. Koch Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Being one of the eight Institute Professors is the highest honor that can be awarded to a faculty member at MIT. Much of Bob's research is at the interface between materials and medicine. His lab has created nanoparticles and drug delivery systems, engineered tissues and organs for things like artificial skin for burn victims, and made organ-on-a-chip technology to help develop and test new drugs that may someday help patients. When he's not working, Bob enjoys spending time with his family, taking his kids to sporting events, lifting weights, and going on walks with his wife. He received his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University and his Sc.D. in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Afterwards, Bob worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Children's Hospital Boston and at Harvard Medical School. He joined the faculty at MIT in 1978. Since then, Bob has accepted more than 220 major awards and honors, including the U.S. National Medal of Science, the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation (he is one of 3 living individuals to have received both these honors), the Charles Stark Draper Prize (often called the Engineering Nobel Prize), Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, Albany Medical Center Prize, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, Kyoto Prize, Wolf Prize for Chemistry, Millennium Technology Prize, Priestley Medal (highest award of the American Chemical Society), Gairdner Prize, Hoover Medal, Dreyfus Prize in Chemical Sciences, BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine, Balzan Prize, and the Dr. Paul Janssen Award. In 1998, he received the Lemelson-MIT prize, the world's largest prize for invention for being “one of history's most prolific inventors in medicine,” and he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2006. He is an elected Fellow of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences, and National Academy of Inventors, and the Royal Academy of Engineering. He has been awarded over 1,000 patents and has received 42 honorary doctorate degrees, including degrees from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Northwestern. In our conversation, he shares more about his life and science.

Chemicals like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are on the rise in Lake Michigan, according to a new study published by the American Chemical Society. To learn more about this issue, Reset sat down with Chicago Tribune environment reporter Michael Hawthorne and Erik Olson, senior strategic director for health at the Natural Resources Defense Council. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Send us a Text Message.This week, I'll delve into the surprising history of antibiotics. You'll learn how penicillin was discovered by accident and how its development was helped along by a moldy cantaloupe from a Peoria, Illinois farmers market. I'll also uncover how it went on to act as a secret weapon, helping the allied forces to victory during World War II. Plus I'm going to get real personal to share the tell all story of why my husband is physically disabled and suffering from chronic pain at the age of 35 from taking a particular type of antibiotic. This is not easy to share, but I need to warn you. It may very well save your life. Sources: The Microbiology Society "The History of Antibiotics"National Library of Medicine "The Treasure Called Antibiotics"National Library of Medicine "Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek: Master of Fleas and Father of Microbiology"National Library of Medicine "A Brief History of the Antibiotics Era"PBS "The real story behind penicillin"Live Science "What is penicillin, and how was it discovered?"healthychildren.org "The History of Antibiotics"World Health Organization "Global child deaths reach historic low in 2022 - UN report"Harvard Library "Germ Theory"USDA "The Enduring Mystery of Moldy Mary"HistoryNet "Penicillin: Wonder Drug of WWII" The Atlantic "What Americans Don't Know About Their Medications"FDA "FDA updates warnings for oral and injectable fluoroquinolone antibiotics due to disabling side affects"American Chemical Society "Discovery and Development of Penicillin"MN Department of Health "About MRSA"Support the show! Buy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaine

In this revolting episode, our guest Dr Sam Jones asks Julian to never see a man about a horse again, then she weeds out the filth in the animal kingdom, and finally Trace gives us a palate cleanser of starchy, potatoey goodness.QUESTIONSJulian: "If all humans never had to poop again — how would it affect the world?" from SamSam Jones: "What is the filthiest absolutely disgusting animal" from DanielleTrace: "What is the best way to potato" from MalloryTo hear more of Dr Sam Jones' fantastic work, check out her podcast Tiny Matters from the American Chemical Society.Tiny Matters on the ACS website: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters.htmlTiny Matters on PodLink: https://pod.link/1599757941ASK US A QUESTIONDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!Visit our website ThatsAbsurdShow.com to listen to every episode of the show, see what videos or images we share from our research. Also on our website you can submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask. If you love email for some reason you can also share them to hello at thatsabsurdshow.com. If we use your question we'll give you a shout out in the episode.SUPPORT THE SHOW: JOIN NEBULAWant to listen without any ads and support our show? You can! Join Nebula with our link and you get both. You get an ad-free feed of our show and it directly supports the making of That's Absurd Please Elaborate (and tons of other independent creator content too). To join visit go.nebula.tv/thatsabsurdshow.SOCIALS[[ DR SAM JONES ]]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjscienceX: https://twitter.com/samjscienceSam's website: https://www.sjoneswriting.com/[[ JULIAN HUGUET ]]Instagram: instagram.com/huggetoutThreads: threads.net/@huggetoutX: x.com/huggetout[[ TRACE DOMINGUEZ ]]Instagram: instagram.com/tracedominguezYouTube: youtube.com/@tracedominguezThreads: threads.net/@tracedominguezTiktok: tiktok.com/@tracedominguezCREDITSThis episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us.Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemicThanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Die Themen in unseren Wissensnachrichten: +++ Aromen essbarer Ameisen-Arten untersucht +++ Winterfell ist mehr als Farbe +++ Soll Deutschland Kirschlorbeer verbieten? +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:The many flavors of edible ants/ American Chemical Society, 17.03.2024Animal hair structure changes from summer to winter to fend off freezing weather/ American Chemical Society, 17.03.2024New truck front to save lives/ Chalmers University of Technology, 13.03.2024Das Potenzial einer grünlandbasierten Milchproduktion in Deutschland/ Greenpeace, 18.03.2024Evidence for an Oceanic Population of Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in Offshore Waters of California and Oregon/ Aquatic Mammals, März 2024Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: Tiktok und Instagram.

On this day in 1909 Leo Baekeland announced his invention of Bakelite to the American Chemical Society. Having already earned a fortune selling his photographic patent to Kodak, the Belgian-born chemist had opened his own lab in Yonkers, experimenting with formaldehyde and phenol. The resulting material, which he called Bakelite, could be used in everything from toys to automobiles, and was marketed as ‘The Material of 1,000 Uses!' In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly uncover the explosive billiard balls of the post-ivory era; explain why plastic was a game-changer for the costume jewelry market; and reveal how the material played a surprising role in one of the great art crimes of the 20th century…  Further Reading: • The Story of Bakelite, the First Synthetic Plastic (ThoughtCo, 2019): https://www.thoughtco.com/story-of-synthetic-plastic-1991672 • ‘How plastic became a victim of its own success' (BBC, 2017): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41188462 • ‘How Bakelite Changed the World' (How Stuff Works, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnEtfdthmG0&t=13s Love the show? Join

Arriva da Genova una nuova tecnologia di elettrolisi, descritta in due articoli consecutivi su Nature Communications e sul Journal of the American Chemical Society, che consente di produrre idrogeno dall’acqua. Messa a punto dal gruppo di Nanochimica dell’IIT, è un mix di vecchio e nuovo. La tecnologia di base è decisamente vintage, e per questo anche molto economica e consolidata, ma grazie a un nuovo catalizzatore progettato dai ricercatori genovesi, la sua resa è stata aumentata drasticamente, permettendo di eguagliare quella di sistemi più sofisticati e assai più costosi. Il lavoro potrebbe quindi rappresentare un importante passo in avanti nella difficile ricerca di una via economicamente sostenibile per l’idrogeno verde. Ne parliamo con Michele Ferri, ricercatore del gruppo di Nanochimica dell’IIT di Genova.

Early in the COVID pandemic, then-graduate student Safia Jilani became Twitter buddies with the Chief Editor of the prestigious journal Nature Chemistry, Dr. Stuart Cantrill. Dr. Jilani is now a Postdoctoral Fellow with the NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, and Dr. Cantrill is now the Editorial Director for all of Nature's physics and chemistry journals... and they finally got the chance to meet in person last month! In this episode we bring you a conversation between these two chemists about the power and challenges of social media, the importance of mentorship, and being open to unforeseen career paths.image shows Stuart Cantrill (left) and Safia Jilani (right) enjoying ice cream in CambridgeWant more podcast episodes? You can find them all on our podcast page, or you can subscribe through Apple Podcasts or Stitcher, or listen on NSF's Science Zone Radio.ABOUT THIS EPISODERelated links:Stuart Cantrill:  blog, BlueSkySafia Jilani:  website, BlueSkyNature Chemistry: website, TwitterNature Nanotechnology: website, TwitterA Review and Critique of Academic Lab safety research by Dana Ménard and John F. Trant. Nature Chemistry 2020, 12, 17-25.The race to the bottom and the route to the top by Dave K. Smith. Nature Chemistry 2020, 12, 101-103. (Professor_Dave on Twitter)A Diverse View of Science to Catalyse Change by César A. Urbina-Blanco, Safia Z. Jilani_,_ Isaiah R. Speight, Michael J. Bojdys, Tomislav Friščić, J. Fraser Stoddart, and colleagues. Nature Chemistry 2020, 12, 773-776 (note: this editorial was also co-published in 5 additional journals)Ternary CoPtAu Nanoparticles as a General Catalyst for Highly Efficient Electro-Oxidation of Liquid Fuels by Junrui Li, Safia Jilani, & Colleagues. Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2019, 11527-11533.Other folks mentioned in this episode: Junrui Li, Michelle Muzzio, RealTimeChem and Jason Woolford, Martin Stoermer, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, BlackinChem, ChemJobberThe Center for Sustainable NanotechnologyInterviewee: Stuart CantrillInterviewer: Safia JilaniProducer/Host: Miriam KrauseMusic: PC III and Dexter BritainThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, grant number CHE-2001611. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed on this podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation or the participating institutions.

Fashion makes us feel elegant and affluent, creating unique looks that allow people living in crowded societies to set themselves apart with unique styles. But fashion also comes at a substantial environmental cost. According to many estimates, 10% of the world's carbon emissions and 20% of wastewater are generated by making, shipping, and selling clothing, much of which ends up in landfills long before the clothing's usefulness is exhausted. Meet Kurt Kipka, Chief Impact Officer at the Apparel Impact Institute. This nonprofit is working to reduce the apparel industry's negative environmental and social consequences. The Apparel Impact Institute created a methodology called Clean by Design that helps textiles and clothing manufacturers identify issues, get funding to trial new strategies, and propagate solutions across the industry. The organization emphasizes the importance of objectively measurable progress toward using less energy, water, and chemicals and reducing waste in the manufacturing process. The American Chemical Society, funded by the plastic industry responsible for the rise of the materials that enable fast fashion, claims the volume of fashion production will grow by 300% before 2050, which is unsustainable. Our society might be buried in its clothing waste. Kurt outlines the path to a more sustainable fashion industry, including using natural and recycled fiber, decarbonizing production, and shorter supply chains built around local clothing hubs that sell, resell, repair, and recycle clothing. Today's fast fashion item that costs $10 and is worn three times before being discarded could become a durable piece of clothing that is sold, resold, loaned, and traded in many times, with the fashion label earning revenue at each turn as the facilitator of the experience of shopping for quality, long-lasting clothing. You can learn more about the Apparel Impact Institute at https://apparelimpact.org/

In this week's episode, both of our storytellers strive to be their authentic selves in academia. Part 1: Raul Fernandez dreamed of going to university to study engineering. When he gets to Boston University, he feels unwelcome. Part 2: Cynthia Chapple was continually underestimated by her teachers and struggled with minimizing aspects of herself to be accepted. Dr. Raul Fernandez is a scholar-activist. As a Senior Lecturer at Boston University, he studies, writes, and teaches about inequities in education. As the Board Chair of Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity, he rallies his neighbors in the relentless pursuit of racial and economic justice. In the last few years alone, he researched and wrote a piece that helped topple a monument to white supremacy, created a film series that engaged thousands of participants in challenging dialogues, and trained thousands more in equitable policymaking at institutions in the US and abroad. Dr. Fernandez also served as a member of Brookline Select Board – the first Latinx person elected to that position. During his time there he created a working group to support public housing residents, a Racial Equity Advancement Fund, and a task force to reimagine public safety. He lives with his formidable partner Christina and their three kids in Brookline, and enjoys trips to "big park" and "tiny park" with his adorable toddler Maya. Cynthia Chapple is an innovative scientist, an advocate for black girls and women, and champion of equity. In keeping with this work, she is founder of Black Girls Do STEM, an organization offering exploration of STEM career pathways through hands-on engaging curriculum in the areas of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to middle and high school black girls to expose them to career pathways and empower them to become STEM professionals. Cynthia looks for more ways in which she can act as a conduit exposing young black girls to STEM industries and a diversity, equity and inclusion voice within the STEM workforce space to create welcoming policies, practices and cultures for Black people and women to thrive. As a Black woman in STEM this work is deeply personal and Cynthia draws upon her lived experiences as a result of her intersectional identities to offer ideas and solutions that truly foster belonging and give the opportunity for people to show up as their authentic selves. As a founder she sets strategic focus, foundational policies, practices and culture around the program design and student experience for Black Girls Do STEM. Subsequently she has launched CC Black Lab a research and manufacturing company of cosmetic products with the first brand being produced being Black Velvet SPA. Cynthia received her Bachelor of Chemistry Degree from Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) and her Master of Science in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). She subsequently spent five and a half years as a Research and Development Chemist in the manufacturing industry. She has been a member of both the American Chemical Society and the Society of Cosmetic Chemist for over 5 years combined. Cynthia's superpower is leveraging her expertise and power to dream on behalf of Black liberation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Madam Policy is 100! We're celebrating Madam Policy's 100th episode and no better way than hosting trailblazer Dr. Geri Richmond, DOE's Under Secretary for Science and Innovation! The brilliant physical chemist Dr. Richmond leads the Office of Science, the nation's largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences; DOE's applied R&D areas of nuclear, fossil, and renewable energy, and energy system integrity; and the DOE national laboratories and their facilities. Dr. Richmond has been honored by numerous awards including the National Medal of Science, the Priestley Medal from the American Chemical Society, and the Linus Pauling Medal Award. Deeply commitment to the advancement of women in science, Dr. Richmond is the founding director of a grassroots organization called COACh that has helped over 25,000 women scientists and engineers in career advancement in the U.S. and in dozens of developing countries globally.   Hosts Dee Martin and Rebecca Brown are joined by the Under Secretary to discuss the Department of Energy's role in supporting the US's advancement in energy, science, and technology. Want to learn about the nation's top priorities for advancing the Clean Energy Transition? Want to hear our thoughts on the themes of the bestselling book Lessons in Chemistry and how it ties into Dr. Richmond's real life work empowering women in STEM? Want to know what advice the Under Secretary would give to her 24-year-old self? Tune in to our monumental 100th episode now!

Deandra Grant, the Texas lawyer who is an expert in scientific evidence, is often referred to as “the lawyer lawyer's call” when they need criminal defense help and assistance. Deandra Grant joins Neil Rockind on this episode of the top rated Killer Cross Examination Podcast. Deandra Grant is a criminal defense lawyer who specializes in intoxicated-related offenses and with assisting other attorneys with cases in which intoxication may be an issue. She is the co-author of the Texas DWI Manual and a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the American Chemical Society. She has a masters degree in pharmaceutical science and graduate certificate in forensic toxicology. Not only is she a sought after speaker and presenter and an instructor but she founded an organization devoted to educating defense lawyers in DWI type cases. Deandra Grant is a well-known lawyer in Texas criminal defense circles and a name nationwide to lawyers who handle drunk driving and intoxicated driving cases. Deandra Grant is regarded as an extraordinary cross examiner but don't expect her to snarl and scream at the top of her lungs when cross examining a witness. Quite the opposite, she kills with kindness, offering witnesses a lethal choice of having to argue with her (when she clearly knows more than them) or agreeing with her and thus undermining their own case. And Deandra Grant does it all with a soft Texas drawl/accent and a smile. Texas is the birthplace and home to some legendary lawyers, e.g., Gerald Goldstein, Jack Zimmerman, Racehorse Haynes, Dick DeGuerin, Rusty Hardin, Anthony Buzzbee, Mark Lanier, Cynthia Orr, to name just a few. During the podcast, Deandra Grant discusses her own experiences and her own cases but also comments on the Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial which featured a showdown between Buzzbee, Hardin and DeGuerin. Deandra Grant discusses her favorite types of witnesses to cross examine and shares several war stories from storied career. ************************************* About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style. Neil Rockind: https://twitter.com/neilrockindlaw https://www.instagram.com/rockindlaw/ https://www.rockindlaw.com/ http://www.killercrossexamination.com/ Deandra Grant: Https://www.texasdwisite.com Https://twitter.com/deandragrant And on Facebook as Deandra Grant - “The Texas DWI Gal” ************************************* Subscribe to Killer Cross Examination® Podcast APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/killer-cross-examination/id1514842139 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/424RIys... GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... AUDIBLE: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B0... ******************************************

Dr. Laura Kiessling is the Novartis Professor of Chemistry at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Member of the Broad Institute. Laura's research focuses on carbohydrates, particularly all of the different carbohydrates found on the surfaces of cells. We still know relatively little about the functions of these carbohydrates, and Laura is eager to learn more. When she's not doing science, Laura likes being active through rowing, kayaking, cycling, lifting weights, or doing yoga. She also likes to spend her free time cooking, hiking, camping, and enjoying art. She received her BS degree in chemistry from MIT and her Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry from Yale University. After two years at the California Institute of Technology as an American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellow, she joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1991. She returned to MIT in 2017. Laura has received numerous awards over the course of her career, including the Ronald Breslow Award in Biomimetic Chemistry, the Centenary Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Tetrahedron Prize for creativity in Organic Chemistry or Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, the Gibbs Medal, from the Chicago Chapter of the American Chemical Society, the Vilas Distinguished Faculty Award from UW-Madison, and others. Laura is an elected Member of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine, the American Academy of Microbiology, and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and American Philosophical Society, as well as an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, an American Cancer Society Fellowship, a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, and an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship. She is also the founding Editor-In-Chief of the journal ACS Chemical Biology. In this interview, Laura shares more about her life and science.

En este emocionante episodio de nuestro podcast, te adentrarás en el fascinante mundo de la innovación científica y la lucha contra las resistencias a los antibióticos. Con solo 36 años, César de la Fuente Núñez, un galardonado investigador reconocido por instituciones de renombre como el MIT y la American Chemical Society, compartirá sus perspicaces ideas y descubrimientos que están revolucionando el campo de las ciencias de la vida. Descubre cómo este brillante científico español trabaja incansablemente en el desarrollo de nuevos antibióticos para abordar un problema global crucial y cómo su trabajo le valió el prestigioso Premio Princesa de Girona. No te pierdas esta conversación inspiradora que destaca la pasión y el compromiso de un científico visionario que está cambiando el mundo para mejor. Más de mi trabajo en www.cafedelxito.online y @cafedelexito --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafedelexito/support

This year's Nobel prizes in science recognised the former underdogs behind mRNA vaccines, how to watch electrons and a new class of material that could revolutionise both solar panels and cancer treatments. How have these achievements had an impact beyond the lab?Host: Alok Jha, The Economist's science and technology editor. Contributors: Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, this year's co-laureates in medicine or physiology; Jon Marangos, a professor of laser physics at Imperial College London; Judy Giordan, the president of the American Chemical Society; and Natasha Loder, The Economist's health editor.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ now and get 50% off your subscription with our limited time offer. You will not be charged until Economist Podcasts+ launches.If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year's Nobel prizes in science recognised the former underdogs behind mRNA vaccines, how to watch electrons and a new class of material that could revolutionise both solar panels and cancer treatments. How have these achievements had an impact beyond the lab?Host: Alok Jha, The Economist's science and technology editor. Contributors: Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, this year's co-laureates in medicine or physiology; Jon Marangos, a professor of laser physics at Imperial College London; Judy Giordan, the president of the American Chemical Society; and Natasha Loder, The Economist's health editor.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ now and get 50% off your subscription with our limited time offer. You will not be charged until Economist Podcasts+ launches.If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Howard Hall is the Director for the UT Institute for Nuclear Security. He holds a joint appointment with Consolidated Nuclear Security (Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX), and serves as Professor in both the Department of Nuclear Engineering and the Bredesen Center For Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education. Professor Hall is also a Senior Fellow in Global Security Policy at the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee.Professor Hall received his Ph.D. in Nuclear and Radiochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1989; and his BS in Chemistry from the College of Charleston in 1985. Prior to joining UT, Dr. Hall spent more than 20 years at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Northern California, where he led major scientific and operational missions in nuclear and homeland security. During his tenure at LLNL, Dr. Hall led efforts supporting US Government programs in aviation safety and security, nuclear threat detection and nuclear emergency response.In 2005, Dr. Hall was part of the team awarded the Department of Homeland Security/Science and Technology Directorate Under Secretary's Award for Science. Professor Hall is a member of the American Nuclear Society, the American Physical Society, the American Chemical Society, the American Society for Engineering Education, the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, and holds the rank of Fellow in the American Institute of Chemists and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.EPISODE NOTES:Follow NucleCast on Twitter at @NucleCastEmail comments and story suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.orgSubscribe to NucleCast podcastRate the show

Recycling is a process that is much more complex than most people think. While our society is taking steps towards recycling more, it is important to keep refining our approach to it so that we can see sustainable results as we move forward.  Dr. Bill Carroll is an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Indiana, a Certified Professional Retirement Coach, and both Past President and Past Chair of the Board of the American Chemical Society. With 37 years of experience in the chemical industry, he uses his knowledge to research the science behind recycling and foster environmental advocacy.  Join us as Dr. Carroll discusses: The process of recycling, and what it would take to further develop it. What “downcycling” is, and which products it's applied to. What to do with materials that are not easily recyclable.  How can we maximize the amount of recycling we do as a society? Dr. Carroll has a few clues for how to do this successfully and sustainably . . . To learn more about Dr. Carroll and his work, visit billcarroll.org. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3muvezY

We gear up for going back to school by talking with one of our favorite chemists about what's to come in science education. Plus, we hear about the latest American Chemical Society meeting.

Moiya is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Paula Croxson for a trippy exercise where they imagine the "world" of an animal brain. It doesn't get as weird as you might expect. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folkloristGUESTDr. Paula Croxson is a neuroscientist, storyteller, and science engagement expert. Learn about her work at paulacroxson.com or @paulacroxsonMIDBREAKListen to Tiny Matters from the American Chemical Society every other WednesdayListen to Queer Movie Podcast every other ThursdayHOUSEKEEPINGOrder my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exoloreFIND US ONLINEpatreon: patreon.com/exolorepodtwitter: twitter.com/ExolorePodinstagram: instagram.com/exolorepodwebsite: exolorepod.comsubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePodCREDITSMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comCover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/ ABOUT USHow would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

------------------------------- 活動資訊 ------------------------------- 「社會人核心英語」有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cl81kivnk00dn01wffhwxdg2s/comments 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下有此單集搭配文稿喔～ ------------------------------- 每日英語跟讀 Ep.K604: Cellulose Film: A Potential Electricity-Free Air Conditioning Alternative With the increasing impact of climate change, summers are becoming hotter, leading to the widespread use of air conditioning in many Taiwanese households. However, not all homes worldwide have access to such cooling systems. So, what can be done when the heat becomes unbearable? A promising solution may lie in a new type of cellulose material. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed an innovative thin film that actually becomes cooler when exposed to direct sunlight. This cellulose-based material shows great potential as an electricity-free alternative to traditional air conditioning systems. 隨著氣候變遷的不斷加劇，夏季變得越來越炎熱，許多台灣家庭廣泛使用冷氣。然而，世界各地並非所有家庭都有冷氣系統。那麼，當天氣變得無法忍受時該怎麼辦？一種具有潛力的解決方案可能就在一種新型的纖維素材料中。劍橋大學的研究人員開發出一種創新的薄膜，當暴露在陽光下時實際上會變得更冷。這種基於纖維素的材料有望成為一種無需電力的傳統冷氣系統的替代品。 The film operates through passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC), effectively dissipating heat without raising the temperature of the surrounding air. Cellulose is one of the few plant-based compounds capable of achieving PDRC. By extracting "cellulose nanocrystals" (CNC) from sources like wood and other plants, the researchers created a suspension by dispersing CNC in water. Through the process of evaporation, a flexible arrangement of crystals is formed, which can then be coated onto white ethyl cellulose sheets, resulting in a captivating double-layered, rainbow-colored thin film. 該薄膜通過被動日間輻射冷卻（PDRC）運作，有效地散熱而不使周圍空氣的溫度升高。纖維素是少數能夠實現PDRC的植物基化合物之一。研究人員從木材和其他植物來源中提取出"纖維素奈米結晶"（CNC），並將CNC分散在水中，形成一種懸浮液。通過蒸發過程，形成了一種靈活的晶體排列，可以塗在白色乙基纖維素片上，形成一種迷人的雙層彩虹色薄膜。 In 2023, the University of Cambridge researchers showcased this experimental film at the American Chemical Society conference. When subjected to direct sunlight, the film displayed a temperature reduction of approximately 7 ℉ compared to the surrounding air. A square meter of this thin film generates cooling power exceeding 120 watts, which is comparable to the cooling effect provided by an air conditioner in a home without access to external power sources. The widespread application of this material on buildings and vehicles could significantly reduce the reliance on traditional air conditioning units. 2023年，劍橋大學的研究人員在美國化學學會會議上展示了這種實驗性薄膜。在直射陽光下，與周圍空氣相比，薄膜的溫度降低了約7華氏度。每平方米的薄膜產生的冷卻功率超過120瓦，這相當於家中沒有外部電源的冷氣的冷卻效果。如果將這種材料廣泛應用於建築物和車輛上，可以顯著減少對傳統冷氣的依賴。 An interesting characteristic of the cellulose film is its ability to reflect visible light, creating a colorful appearance similar to that of soap bubbles. Unlike other materials, the cellulose film achieves this without the need for additional pigments, as they would hinder the film's PDRC capabilities. This unique feature makes it highly suitable for applications that prioritize aesthetics, such as residential and automotive designs. Furthermore, there is potential for the film to mimic the appearance of wood finishes, expanding its range of applications. This avenue of research represents the team's next focus. 纖維素薄膜的一個有趣特點是它能夠反射可見光，創造出類似於肥皂泡沫的多彩外觀。與其他材料不同，這種纖維素薄膜無需添加額外的顏料即可實現這一效果，因為顏料會影響薄膜的PDRC能力。這種獨特的性質非常適合用在住宅和汽車設計等注重審美的地方。此外，該薄膜還具有模仿木質飾面的潛力，擴大了應用範圍。這是團隊下一個研究方向的重點。 Reference article: https://ccc.technews.tw/2023/06/09/cellulose-electricity-free-air-conditioning/

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: On household dust, published by NinaR on June 30, 2023 on LessWrong. The dust that settles on the various surfaces in your house may seem innocuous - a pesky inconvenience that disrupts the aesthetic of your home. However, dust carries many microscopic particles and organisms that can impact human health. Dust control is vital in creating healthier living spaces. What is dust? House dust is a heterogeneous mixture of substances from sources such as soil particles, clothing fibers, atmospheric particulates, hair, allergens such as mold and pollen, microorganisms including bacteria and viruses, insect fragments, ash, soot, animal fur and dander, skin particles, residues from cooking and heating, and bits of building materials. A reproducible house dust sampling is challenging and highly dependent on the method. The Wikipedia article on dust cites the 1981 book "House dust biology: for Allergists, acarologists, and Mycologists," - "dust in homes is composed of about 20–50% dead skin cells". However, according to this newer 2009 study from the American Chemical Society, 60% of household dust comes from the outdoors, specifically soil resuspension, and track-in. Even more recently, the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project asked members of the public to collect house dust in specially prepared glass dishes, which was then analyzed by 360 Dust Analysis. They found 39% of the deposited dust particles were microplastics. It is likely that dust composition is very heavily location-dependent and has changed noticeably with time. Effects on human health Respiratory damage Particles that evade elimination in the nose or throat tend to settle in the sacs or close to the end of the airways. The macrophage system is a crucial part of our body's immune defense. When we breathe in dust or foreign particles, macrophages engulf and 'eat' these invaders, helping to keep our lungs clean. However, there's a limit to how much a macrophage can handle. If there's too much dust, the macrophages can become overwhelmed and not clear it all out. When this happens, the excess dust particles can accumulate in the lungs, leading to inflammation or other lung diseases. Cooking, open fireplaces, and smoking indoors add fine dust to your home and contaminants of concern, which are associated with poor health outcomes. Each year, 3.2 million people die prematurely from illnesses attributable to household air pollution caused by the incomplete combustion of solid fuels and kerosene used for cooking (see WHO's household air pollution data for details). Particulate matter and other pollutants in household air pollution inflame the airways and lungs, impair immune response and reduce the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Allergies Dust mites, tiny organisms that feed off house dust and air moisture, are among the most common indoor allergens. In addition to allergic rhinitis, dust mite allergy can trigger asthma and cause eczema to flare. Mold, pollen, and animal hair in dust can also trigger allergies. These allergens permeate our indoor spaces and become part dust. Exposure to them can lead to various allergic reactions, from mild symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and nasal congestion, to more severe responses like asthma attacks. Furthermore, constant inhalation of these allergens can lower one's immune response over time, leading to chronic allergic conditions. Toxicity Dust can transport toxic substances, such as heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants, contributing to various health issues over time. Chemicals used in pesticides, clothing, and furniture can combine with dust in our homes. Toxic flame retardants are used in countless domestic products and can make their way into dust. According to this 2005 American Chemical Society study, "Inadvertent ingestion of house dust is the...

News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:New birth control injection for female catsMaking experiments more natural to better understand the brainWound healing ink and 3D-printed applicator pensPotential cause of chronic pain associated with long COVIDLinks to all these stories can be found belowIn this episode, we also tackle topics from tornadoes to termites and share our personal experiences with these natural disasters and the chaos that sometimes ensues. Don't miss out on this fascinating and fun-filled conversation!Sign up for the Lab Rat Chat newsletter!https://www.amprogress.org/raising-voices/lab-rat-chat/                                         Purchase Lab Rat Chat merch and help support the podcast and biomedical research!https://labratchat.myteespring.co/           Resources & Links:Scientists Develop New Birth Control for Female Cats—No Surgery Necessary | Smart News| Smithsonian MagazineLab mice go wild: making experiments more natural in order to decode the brain (nature.com)PAINTing a wound-healing ink into cuts with a 3D-printing pen - American Chemical Society (acs.org)Preclinical Research Deciphers the Roots of Chronic Pain in Long COVID | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Support the showFollow us on Twitter! Facebook! Instagram!https://twitter.com/thelabratchat https://www.facebook.com/labratchat https://www.instagram.com/thelabratchat All Lab Rat Chat episodes are edited by Audionauts: https://audionauts.pro/

Dr. Onas Bolton — Founder and CEO of Octet Scientific, a specialty Cleveland-based chemical manufacturer unlocking the full power of safe, economical, and sustainable energy storage by providing better electrolyte chemistry for zinc and other aqueous batteries — on the potential for zinc-based batteries, the history of energy production, storage, and use, and how the work Octet Scientific is doing will facilitate our transition to carbon-neutral sustainable power!Dr. Bolton is a 14-year veteran of the specialty chemicals industry with a PhD in materials science and specific expertise in organic electrochemistry. He is an experienced organic and materials chemist whose work has been published in prestigious scientific journals like the Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and highlighted on the cover of Nature Chemistry and in the Economist. Prior to founding Octet, Dr. Bolton created new organic additives for Atotech, the world's largest producer of chemicals to the electroplating industry.At Octet, he and his team are working closely with a wide variety of zinc battery chemistries and manufacturers worldwide to continue to perfect zinc battery chemistry through novel additive development. Dr. Bolton began Octet by winning two highly competitive funding awards from the US National Science Foundation, based on the idea that establishing safe and sustainable zinc-based energy storage will require optimized additive chemistry and more recently, has close over an additional $1 million in traditional venture funding led by Jumpstart here in Cleveland. Please enjoy!-----This episode is brought to you by Impact Architects and Ninety. As we share the stories of entrepreneurs building incredible organizations throughout NEO, Impact Architects helps those leaders — many of whom we've heard from as guests on Lay of The Land — realize their visions and build great organizations. I believe in Impact Architects and the people behind it so much, that I have actually joined them personally in their mission to help leaders gain focus, align together, and thrive by doing what they love! As a listener, you can sit down for a free consultation with Impact Architects or leverage a free trial through Ninety, the software platform that helps teams build great companies, by visiting ia.layoftheland.fm!-----Learn more about Octet Scientific — https://www.octetsci.com/about-octet/Connect with Dr. Onas Bolton on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/onas-bolton-693ba319/-----For more episodes of Lay of The Land, visit https://www.layoftheland.fm/Past guests include Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Steve Potash (OverDrive), Ed Largest (Westfield), Ray Leach (JumpStart), Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland), Pat Conway (Great Lakes Brewing), Lindsay Watson (Augment Therapy), and many more.Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Jeffrey Stern on Twitter @sternJefe — https://twitter.com/sternjefeFollow Lay of The Land on Twitter @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

Alpha-pinene, a naturally occurring compound found in many plants and trees, has been capturing the attention of researchers and health enthusiasts alike for its remarkable health benefits. This organic compound, classified as a monoterpene, is an essential component of many essential oils used for centuries in traditional medicine and aromatherapy practices.Russo, E. B. (2011). Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects. British Journal of Pharmacology, 163(7), 1344-1364. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-5381.2011.01238.x With the growing interest in holistic wellness, understanding the potential health benefits of alpha-pinene is more crucial than ever before. Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that harness the unique healing properties of their source plants. They have been used throughout history in various cultures for their therapeutic effects, fragrance, and even natural remedies.Bakkali, F., Averbeck, S., Averbeck, D., & Idaomar, M. (2008). Biological effects of essential oils – A review. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 46(2), 446-475. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2007.09.106 With its refreshing, pine-like scent, Alpha-pinene can be found in different essential oils such as pine, rosemary, eucalyptus, and frankincense. In recent years, scientific studies have begun to explore the numerous health benefits of alpha-pinene and its potential applications in modern healthcare. As a result, this powerful compound has garnered increased interest for its potential to support respiratory health, cognitive function, and overall well-being.Salehi, B., Upadhyay, S., Erdogan Orhan, I., Kumar Jugran, A., LD Jayaweera, S., A Dias, D., ... & Sharopov, F. (2019). Therapeutic potential of alpha- and beta-pinene: A miracle gift of nature. Biomolecules, 9(11), 738. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom9110738 This article delves into the fascinating world of alpha-pinene, its connection to essential oils, and how it can positively impact your health. Alpha-Pinene Characteristics Alpha-pinene is an organic compound belonging to the terpenes class, naturally occurring hydrocarbons (compounds made only of hydrogen and carbon) in plants and trees.Buchbauer, G. (2010). Biological activities of essential oils: An update. In Bioactive volatile compounds from plants (pp. 269-298). American Chemical Society. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-1993-0525.ch018 Terpenes are responsible for various plants' distinct aromas and flavors, including herbs, flowers, and fruits. Alpha-pinene has a unique bicyclic molecular structure, with its carbon atoms arranged in two interconnected rings.Wang, X., & Zhang, H. (2014). Chemical composition and antifungal activity of the essential oil from leaves of Liquidambar formosana Hance. Chemistry & Biodiversity, 11(3), 390-395. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.201300244 This structure gives it its distinctive pine-like aroma and lipophilic nature, enabling it to dissolve easily in fats and oils. Alpha-pinene's chemical properties also contribute to its various biological activities, such as its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.Rivas da Silva, A. C., Lopes, P. M., Barros de Azevedo, M. M., Costa, D. C., Alviano, C. S., & Alviano, D. S. (2012). Biological activities of α-pinene and β-pinene enantiomers. Molecules, 17(6), 6305-6316. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules17066305 You'll find alpha-pinene in numerous plants and trees, including conifers, rosemary, eucalyptus, and sage.Noma, Y., & Asakawa, Y. (2010). Biotransformation of monoterpenoids by microorganisms, insects, and mammals. In Handbook of essential oils: Science, technology, and applications (pp. 585-736). CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group. It is primarily responsible for the invigorating and refreshing scent associated with pine forests and the essential oils derived from these sources. As you'll see, alpha-pinene offers numerous health benefits as well. Health Benefits

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Sebastian Goetze on his and his team's discovery of fungi-killing compounds, which they subsequently named after the famous actor Keanu Reeves. (You can read the study here in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.)While the study has created a lot of buzz for being named after Keanu, in the podcast, Dr. Goetze will describe the need for anti-fungals, particularly in a world experiencing an "anitmicrobial crisis." He will walk us through how they discovered the compounds, break down the chemistry, and teach us what "gene mining" means. He will discuss how these "Keanumycins" may be beneficial for our health (and the Earth's health), the difficult process of developing an anti-fungal drug, safety issues, and answer a question a lot of folks have: why/how he and his team named the compounds after Keanu and not John Wick. He'll end the podcast by describing future avenues of research. Dr. Goetze is a scientist at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology. You can learn more about him and see his publications here. You can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Eeks on Instagram here.Or Facebook here.Or Twitter.Subcribe to her newsletter here.Support the show

In this episode, Jennifer Petoff, Director of Program Management of Google Cloud Platform and Technical Infrastructure Education, joins us to discuss her pivot from chemistry to tech, the culture shock that came with it, as well as what it's like working for a place like Google.

Dr. Greg Petsko is the Arthur J. Mahon Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience and Director of the Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer's Disease Research Institute at Weill Cornell Medical College, as well as the Tauber Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry, Emeritus, at Brandeis University. Greg is a structural biologist and biochemist by training, but he has entered into a new research field where he is working to find cures for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Lou Gehrig's disease. When he's not working, writing about science and society is something Greg enjoys and is passionate about. He received his PhD from the University of Oxford and worked at Wayne State University, MIT, and Brandeis University before joining the faculty at Cornell where he is today. He has received numerous awards and honors during his career, including the Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry of the American Chemical Society and the Max Planck Prize. Greg is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. He is the Past-President of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and is President of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He has also written a column on science and society that is available as a book entitled Gregory Petsko in Genome Biology: the first 10 years. In our interview, Greg shares stories from his life and science.

Dr. Neil Kelleher is the Walter and Mary Elizabeth Glass Professor of Chemistry, Molecular Biosciences, and Medicine at Northwestern University. Neil is a protein biochemist. He weighs and analyzes proteins found in the human body, and he develops technology that allows scientists to measure new things. When he's not doing science, Neil likes to play basketball, and he has also been an avid golfer since he was young. He received his B.A. in chemistry from Pacific Lutheran University and his Ph.D. in chemistry from Cornell University. He conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School before joining the faculty at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. In 2010, he joined the faculty at Northwestern University. Neil has received numerous awards and honors over the course of his career, including the Biemann Medal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, the Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering, the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, the Cottrell Scholars Award, the Burroughs Wellcome Award in the Pharmacological Sciences, a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation, and others. In addition, he has received the Pittsburgh Conference Achievement Award, the Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry, and the A.F. Findeis Award in Measurement Science from the American Chemical Society, Division of Analytical Chemistry. Neil was also a Becman Fellow, a Sloan Fellow, a Packard Fellow, a Searle Scholar, and a Fulbright Scholar. In our interview, Neil shares more about his life and science.