This episode we take a closer look at how copper plays an important role in our bodies and learn a little history from the Bronze Age to brewage.Article: Dioxygen Binding, Activation, and Reduction to H2O by Cu EnzymesDOI: 10.1021/acs.inorg

We are Living in a Nanomaterial World

Jun 4th, 2016 1h 25m

In this tubular episode we look at a new technique for creating nanomaterials, find some more secret scientists hidden among us, and peek into medical practices of the past.Article doi: 10.1073/pnas.1517169113Questions or comments? E-mail u

Iron Enough to Make a Nail...

May 9th, 2016 1h 10m

This week is all about metals. Big ones, little ones, ones that are in rocks.A special guest joins us to explain how metals play a role in our biology and their use in therapeutics.From Antimony to Zinc be le(a)d through that middle bit of

Ring My Bell (Test)

Mar 29th, 2016 1h 10m

This week on our well overdue podcast we discuss a new method to test the nature of reality. Jae Eun tells us all about the simplest element and Corey is having trouble digesting some Bad Science.Quantum 'spookiness' passes toughest test yet.

She Glues Sea Shells on the Sea Floor

Oct 19th, 2015 43m 52s

In this episode we discuss research on small molecules that model how mussels bind to rocks in the ocean. You may have found that gluing things together when they are wet is difficult and could help make that a problem of the past. Jae Eun tell

Controlling Your Circadian Cycle

Sep 21st, 2015 53m 18s

In this episode we discuss research on small molecules that can affect the length of circadian cycles. Shalaka tells us how surgery can cure arachnophobia and Corey calls Bad Science on a group promoting hydrogen peroxide as a cure all.Angew.

You got your Lanthanides in My Dehydrogenase

Aug 3rd, 2015 49m 7s

In this episode we discuss research on bacteria that use some of the heaviest elements, Lanthanides, in place of calcium in their methanol dehydrogenase. We then learn about the element promethium and find out about some secret scientists.Sci

I Take My Therapeutics with Cream and Sugar

Jul 19th, 2015 57m 39s

In this episode we discuss research on how caffeine fights the neurological effects of stress. We also discuss genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and some accidental discoveries. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science of USA 2015,

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