Tag: "Chemistry"
Chocolate Tasting in the Name of Science!
Chocolate scientists study everything from the disease resistance of cacao trees to the health benefits of the finished product. But they shy away from one critical question: which chocolate tastes best?
Post on Feb 14, 2012 by Danna Staaf from QUEST Northern California
Smitten Ice Cream: Old Fashioned Ice Cream in Sixty Seconds
When I have guests visiting, I make sure that one of the local stops is Smitten. The ice cream is made to order only using the freshest local ingredients and it is frozen within 60 seconds using liquid nitrogen.
Post on Feb 01, 2012 by Cat from QUEST Northern California
The Science of Pain
Pain is the most common reason for trips to the doctor's office. But how exactly pain works is still a mystery in many ways.
Post on Jun 03, 2011 by Lauren Sommer
A Scavenger Hunt for Bay Area Chemistry Nerds
Flex your chemistry muscles and join with fellow science nerds to compete in the Chemistry in Pictures photo scavenger hunt.
Post on Dec 28, 2010 by Laura Khalil
Post on Dec 08, 2010 by Cat
Producer's Notes: Decoding Synthetic Biology
Synthetic biology portends big changes in our lives by ushering in a dizzying array of applications in everything from medicine to biofuels, environmental remediation to agriculture.
Post on Jul 21, 2009 by Sheraz Sadiq
Producer's Notes: Inside an Explosion
We see or hear about explosions practically every day on TV, the movies and in the news, most people have no idea what an explosion really is.
Post on Nov 25, 2008 by Amy Miller
Reporter's Notes: Acidic Seas
The scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) are already well-known for uncovering some of the most extreme marine animals in the deep sea, like the incredible vampire squid. But recently, they're using their unique blend of biology and engineering to study one of the least-discussed impacts of climate change: ocean acidification.
Post on Aug 08, 2008 by Lauren Sommer from QUEST Northern California
Producer's Notes – In the Kitchen with Aerogel
Scientist Alex Gash prepares the "frozen smoke." I've always loved cooking shows. There's something so satisfying about watching an expert gather, wash, peel, macerate, combine and assemble ingredients. And because of the magic of television, we get the whole enchilada neatly packaged within a half hour program. Everything's perfectly cooked, presented and served. And I [...]
Post on Apr 01, 2008 by Amy Miller
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