Inside the Mind of an Alchemist - Featuring Larry Principe
The world of alchemy is shrouded in mystery. Alchemists tirelessly sought the recipe for the Philosophers' Stone - a substance that could turn any base metal into pure gold. The Philosophers' Stone...
View ArticleFast Caramelized Onions + The #EverydayChem Video contest
Matthew Hartings, assistant professor of chemistry at American University, teaches a class on the chemistry of cooking. In this video, he gives us a tip on how to get tasty caramelized onions super...
View ArticleThe chemistry of the corpse flower's stink - Bytesize Science
What's eight feet tall, has a creepy nickname and can be smelled from miles away? It's the rare titan arum plant, aka the corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum, which just bloomed in the United...
View ArticleElectrifying Wastewater - Using Microbial Fuel Cells to Generate Electricity
When we think about fuel for power plants, oil, coal and natural gas typically comes to mind. Now, try adding wastewater to that mix. In this video, Professor Bruce E Logan from Pennsylvania State...
View ArticleThe Colorful Chemistry of Lobster Shells
August is Maine Lobster Month, signaling prime lobster season in the Northeast. To celebrate, we investigated the chemistry behind these crustaceans' many colored shells to find out why lobsters --...
View ArticleWhat to do if your dog gets skunked - Everyday Chemistry
The Bytesize team were floored by the response to the Everyday Chemistry contest last month. We received 32 great videos from all over the world, and all this week we'll be running our favorite clips...
View ArticleFun facts about household items - Everyday Chemistry
What do chocolate, pain reliever and bleach have in common? You can learn some fun facts about all of them in this great Everyday Chemistry video, which got second place in the competition. The video...
View ArticleThe Fresh Bread of Bel-Air - Everyday Chemistry
If you like fresh-baked bread and 90s rap, we've got an Everyday Chemistry video for you. "The video is a rap parody and we've written lyrics to describe the difference between baking soda and baking...
View ArticleHow does vision work? - Everyday Chemistry
Vision -- how does it work? Find out in this excellent Everyday Chemistry video from Chad Jones. "In this video, I address the myth that eating carrots improves night-vision, explain some of the...
View ArticleGetting the Chemistry Right on Breaking Bad
This Sunday, millions will watch the hotly anticipated conclusion of Breaking Bad, which tells the story of chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-overlord Walter White. We're celebrating the chemistry behind...
View ArticleThe Chemistry of Natural Dyes
We visited the Brooklyn Textile Arts Center to get the low-down on the chemistry of natural dyes. Watch our latest video to find out how turmeric, cabbage and even beetles can be used as natural...
View ArticleThe Chemistry of Fear
With Halloween just a few days away, millions are flocking to horror films and haunted houses for their annual dose of terror. Our latest video uncovers the chemistry behind the spine-tingling sense...
View Article5 Tips for a Better Thanksgiving through Chemistry
Thanksgiving is a holiday packed with cherished family traditions. But there's always room to experiment, right? Our latest video features five tips for a better Thanksgiving through chemistry. Check...
View ArticleCould the 'methanol economy' help power the post-fossil fuel era?
Could a simple molecule known as methanol become a key energy source for the post-fossil fuel era? 1994 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner George Olah, Ph.D., and Surya Prakash, Ph.D., think so. Olah and...
View ArticleRIP Bytesize Science. Long live Reactions!
Bytesize has undergone a transformation and as a result, we have Reactions! But not to worry--check out our new site Reactions where we'll still bring you the same awesome chemistry videos we always...
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