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Chemistry For Your LifeHow do plants defy gravity to "drink" water?#209
Melissa and Jam dive into the fascinating chemistry behind how plants transport water from their roots to their leaves, effectively defying gravity. They explore processes such as capillary action and the cohesion tension mechanism, citing a primary source from Nature journal. Melissa and Jam also touch on key chemistry concepts like water polarity, hydrogen bonding, and osmosis, providing examples from everyday life. Jam shares a personal story about germinating an apple seed with his son, while Melissa discusses her adventures in native plant gardening. The episode concludes with a shoutout to their Patreon supporters and details on...2025-04-1844 minChemistry For Your LifeWhat's the chemistry of sticky stuff?#011 Rebroadcast
Why is honey sticky but salt isn’t? What’s the difference between things that stick and things that just feel sticky? In this episode, Melissa and Jam dive into the chemistry behind adhesion, cohesion, and the forces that make substances cling to surfaces (and to our fingers). They explore intermolecular forces, viscosity, and why some things are nearly impossible to separate once they’re bonded. Plus, Jam shares a hilarious mix-up of words, and Melissa breaks down why this topic turned out to be trickier than expected!
Topics Covered:
• The difference between adhes...2025-03-0633 minChemistry For Your LifeAsk a Chemist: Does metal mess up sourdough? (and other questions)Ask a Chemist #64
Melissa and Jam delve into intriguing chemistry questions posed by their listeners. They explore whether all salts are salty, the chemistry of gunshot residue and fingerprinting, and the reactions between chemicals and sound waves. Special guest Maison, Melissa's husband, joins to discuss sourdough starter cultures and answer sourdough-related queries. The episode concludes with insightful comments from their Chemmunity members and reassurances about their well-being amid late-night recordings.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:45 First Listener Question: Gunshot Residue and Fingerprinting
02:46 Is All Salt Salty?
15:28 Chemistry and Sound Waves
18:28 Sourdough Questions...2025-02-2047 min
Authentic ObsessionsMelissa Guido - Pushing A BoundaryMelissa Guido is a multidisciplinary printmaker and illustrator whose work draws inspiration from fashion and costume design of the 1920’s. Melissa is currently living in Iceland for 9 months under a Student Fulbright Open/Study Research Grant where she is exploring Iceland’s sustainable textile practices and unique plant sources for natural dyeing. During our conversation Melissa talks about digital art, the magic of Iceland, the collaborative nature of printmaking and some surprising revelations about rulers and paper cutters. Her obsession with pushing boundaries is evident in her printing work –screen printing, letterpress, etching, lithography, and relief printing – as well as...2025-02-181h 18
Okie BookcastFind Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendation with J, Hannah, and Bookstagrammer Melissa CoastText the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read! Bookstagrammer Melissa Coast is back with us to talk book reviews and recommendations. We cover a wide variety on the show - everything from "fluffy" romances to horror to fantasy to books that defy classification. There's a book for you on this show! Connect with Melissa: Instagram | LinktreeConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramDiscussed on the Show:MelissaThe Light Brigade - Kameron HurleyJames - Percival Ev...2025-02-1858 minChemistry For Your LifeWhat is going on with science funding??#205
Jam and Melissa discuss the complexities and consequences of recent executive orders surrounding science funding. Melissa provides insight into how these changes impact university research, faculty positions, and broader society. The duo also highlights the historical context and importance of DEI in academia, emphasizing the broader implications of funding uncertainties on current and future science initiatives.
00:00 Introduction and Special Occasions
00:20 Current Issues in Science Funding
01:10 Host Background and Experience
02:19 Impact of Executive Orders on Science
04:21 Broader Impacts and DEI in Grants
14:03 Indirect Costs and University Funding
16:44 Trickle-Down Effects on...2025-02-1344 min
The Morning RoutineCircle of Friends: Melissa Horn - History & HospitalityIt was so nice getting to know Melissa Horn a bit more! this was our first Circle of Friends together and already we talked about to much. Enjoy the conversation, and learn more about Melissa below! Melissa Horn began her Chamber career with The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 2 ½ years ago. She oversees the planning and execution of all the events that The Chamber brings to the community. This includes monthly morning networking events, Coffee & Connections, monthly evening networking events, Chamber on Tap, along with the Annual Gala, Small Business Awards, ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz’...2025-02-0511 minChemistry For Your LifeWhy does Benadryl make us sleepy?#203
In this episode, Jam recounts a humorous yet enlightening story of accidentally taking a dog-sized dose of Benadryl and the sleepy consequences that followed. Melissa, a chemist, dives deep into the chemistry of antihistamines, explaining the difference between first-generation (drowsy) and second-generation (non-drowsy) antihistamines. The episode covers the role of histamine in the body's allergic reactions and how different antihistamines interact with histamine receptors. Melissa elucidates the chemical structures of these medicines and how their polarity affects their ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, ultimately influencing whether they cause drowsiness.
00:00 A Benadryl Mishap
02:12 Understanding...2025-01-0938 min
Naked Truths Two Chicks On The MicJustice Spotlight a Year Of Stories That MatteredAs 2024 comes to a close, we take a look back at the impactful episodes we brought to you this year, covering stories of resilience, advocacy, and justice. From the haunting cold case of Kelly Hutzler to the shocking details surrounding Andy McCauley’s wrongful conviction, we revisited the people and cases that have shaped the fight for accountability.We also highlighted inspiring efforts, such as the unwavering determination of Linda Emerson’s loved ones to find answers in her West Virginia disappearance and the triumph of a young girl’s return home thanks to her in...2024-12-2133 min
Emerson Automation ExpertsSimplifying Recipe Creation in the Life Sciences PodcastMelissa Lee & Kebra Tynan join Jim Cahill in this podcast to discuss how Emerson is helping Life Sciences manufacturers address drug development lifecycle challenges with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) based workflow management solution.2024-11-0721 min
Emerson Automation ExpertsSimplifying Recipe Creation in the Life Sciences PodcastManufacturing execution systems have been indispensable in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries to orchestrate manufacturing operations among the various enterprise and plant control and analytical systems.
As the industry rapidly changes and needs to provide more personalized medicines and therapies, simpler, lighter-weight recipe creation and workflow management applications are required.
In this Emerson Automation Experts podcast, Melissa Lee and Kebra Tynan join me to discuss how Emerson is helping these manufacturers address these challenges with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) based workflow management solution.
Give the podcast a listen and visit the DeltaV Workflow Management...2024-11-0721 min
The God StoryThe God Who Stays: Melissa Helser [USA]In this episode Adam had the joy of talking with Melissa Helser. Melissa is a songwriter, worship leader, discipler and the co-founder of the Cageless Birds and 18 inch journey in North Carolina. They talk honestly about pain and suffering through the seasons of our soul and the God who faithfully stays with us through it all. “The God Story: Encountering Unfailing Love in the Unfolding narrative of Scripture”. Is a retelling of the Biblical story aimed to help those who are familiar with the Bible become increasingly fascinated and those unfamiliar take a slow curious journey into God’s...2024-10-0355 minChemistry For Your LifeWhat are dental fillings and how are they chemistry?#194
In this episode of Chemistry for Your Life, Melissa and Jam delve into the chemistry behind modern dental fillings. They explore how dentists use a combination of organic monomers and inorganic fillers to address cavities and the role of light-activated photoinitiators in hardening these materials. Melissa also shares her personal experiences and recent achievements, introduces new community members, and compares amusing dental scenes in pop culture.
00:00 Introduction and Dentist Experiences
00:38 Chemistry in Everyday Life
02:11 Community Updates and Announcements
04:44 Understanding Dental Fillings
08:39 The Science Behind Polymerization
19:08 The Role of Light in...2024-09-0551 min
The Cognitive Crucible#198 Melissa Graves Frank Emerson and Pat Hendrix on OSINTThe Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Melissa Graves, Frank Emerson, and Pat Hendrix discuss the history of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), how publicly available information (PAI) is being analyzed by students in the Department of Intelligence and Security Studies at The Citadel, and The Citadel’s Open Source Intelligence Conference which will be held October 23-25, 2024. Re...2024-08-2740 min
UPTHINKING FINANCEChecking in with Melissa CiummeiWhat is the status of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)? How could creating global division ultimately lead to humanity’s loss of control? How can we open our eyes and really see what’s going on before it’s too late? In this episode of UpThinking Finance™, Melissa Ciummei—an independent investor and researcher in Northern Ireland—returns to revisit CBDCs, the balance of power, and what individuals can do to fight for their freedom. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...The status of CBDCs [1:03] Eyes are being opened [16:33] ...2024-08-0757 minChemistry For Your LifeShould we take Vitamin C when we're sick?#190
In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the role of vitamin C in the immune system and examine whether taking mega doses of the vitamin can help with common colds. Melissa, a seasoned chemist, explains the chemistry behind oxidation, reduction, and free radicals, and how vitamin C's properties make it crucial for immune function. The discussion also covers historical context, including Linus Pauling's theories, and recent scientific findings on vitamin C's effectiveness. Throughout the episode, Melissa and Jam use analogies and discuss various studies while also previewing future episodes...2024-07-0445 minNaked Truths Two Chicks On The MicLinda Emerson is still missing in Great Cacapon West VirginiaI’m this episode Penelope Brown interviews Voices For The Silenced. Linda Emerson is still missing from the Great Cacapon area near Berkeley Springs West Virginia . We need your help. Don’t miss this episode2024-06-2343 min
Living Beyond Expectations03 - Balancing The Masculine and Feminine Through The Breath w/ Melissa TereseIn this episode, Henri and Melissa discuss the evolution of the masculine and feminine energies. They share their personal experiences growing up with traditional gender roles and the impact it had on their understanding of masculinity and femininity. They explore the definitions of masculine and feminine energies and how they can be integrated within each individual. They emphasize the importance of nurturing and cooperation in creating balance between the two energies. Henri also shares his journey of discovering his feminine core and the challenges of finding his place in both masculine and feminine spaces. In this conversation, Henri and...2024-05-231h 09
Poise in the Noise15. How To Get Your Man To Do EXACTLY What You Want - The Inside Scoop!Feeling like something is off between you & your man? Like he does a lot for you, just not exactly how you want it or when you want it? Wishing he would read your mind & "woo" you more often? We’ve had plenty of seasons of life where we did not feel fulfilled in relationships because we simply wanted & craved our men would do exactly what we wanted when we wanted it. After years of failure in this department we finally discovered the inside scoop, the secret sauce, the magic words needed to get your man to do EXACTLY what yo...2024-05-1352 minChemistry For Your LifeAsk a Chemist: Reddit Edition!Bonus Episode: Question and Response 55
In this bonus episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam deviate from their usual format of answering listener questions to engage with the Reddit community instead. They delve into various chemistry-related topics, starting with a Reddit user's struggle to understand moles in chemistry, which Melissa, a chemist, explains in simple terms. They also discuss the social dynamics and difficulties of explaining complex scientific concepts to non-experts, exemplified through a Reddit story about a PhD student oversharing her research at a family gathering. The episode also covers the merits...2024-05-0225 min
The SmallBizChat with Melinda EmersonHit It or Quit It with Melissa Muhammad, Karla Ukman, and Olivia ThomasIn this episode, Melinda Emerson talks with guests Melissa Muhammad, Karla Ukman, and Olivia Thomas. They engage in a panel discussion, share their favorite business apps, give old school marketing tips, and recommend business books. The episode concludes with an introduction to a new program at smallbizladyuniversity.com.
Connect with Melissa Muhammad:
Melissa Muhammad is a Global Business Expert and International Tax Attorney who specializes in helping international businesses operate worldwide. For over 20 years, she has traveled to numerous countries negotiating billion-dollar transactions and has trained tax officials in over 153 nations. Now, she helps Black-owned businesses export...2024-02-2807 minThe SmallBizChat with Melinda EmersonHow to Get Started with Exporting with Melissa MuhammadIn this episode, I welcome guest Melissa Muhammad to discuss the importance of exporting for businesses, the role of the Department of Commerce, and understanding trade missions. We delve into the Step Grant Program, currency exchange risks, and expected outcomes from trade missions. Melissa shares her best business advice and introduces her venture, Black And Global Essentials.
Melissa Muhammad is a Global Business Expert and International Tax Attorney who specializes in helping international businesses operate worldwide. For over 20 years, she has traveled to numerous countries negotiating billion-dollar transactions and has trained tax officials in over 153 nations. Now, she helps...2024-02-0720 minChemistry For Your LifeWhy does water form droplets?#020 Rebroadcast
This week Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of water and intermolecular forces. Why does it form into droplets? Why can you fill a glass of water just above the rim and it not spill over? How are some things water proof or water resistant?
References from this episode
General Chemistry: Principles, Patterns, and Applications - Saylor foundation
Chemistry, Edition 2 - Flowers, Theopold, Langley, Robinson
Lotus Leaf Inspires Waterproofing Scheme, Scientific American - Laura Wright
Melissa's Previous Knowledge
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WCNY Community FMSyracuse (On)Stage, Episode 13 - Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and GrillNext up on the Syracuse Stage main stage, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson. Director Jade King Carroll and actor Tracey Conner Lee talk with host Melissa Crespo about what it takes to conjure the life of the legendary Billie Holiday.2023-10-0427 min
The Well-Tended LifeEpisode 46: Two Words That Can Fertilize Growth with Melissa BergstromWhy listen to this week’s podcast? Here are a few heart taps from this episode:Try new things and just see what happens! You are never going to be “ready” or good enough to do your thing…so just do it!! There is so much power in these two little words: what if.Learn to be ok with the mess.Before starting a project: ask yourself…What am I feeling, what do I want to make, and what form I want it to take? You have permission to be multi passionate. OCD and anxiety can be a gift. Loosen yo...2023-08-301h 33UPTHINKING FINANCECBDCs and the Coming Reset with Melissa CiummeiIs the fiat currency system about to implode? Could Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) be the financial system of the not-too-distant future? What would be the long-term ramifications of CBDCs? Melissa Ciummei—an independent investor and researcher—joins me in this episode of Upthinking Finance™ to discuss the implications of CBDCs and the global move toward digitalization. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) [1:56] The long-term ramifications of CBDC [6:00]Who is controlling the CBDC? [10:32] Are there obstacles to the central bank agenda? [13:14] Is this takeover actually going to h...2023-08-0439 min
Mind Love • Modern Mindfulness to Think, Feel, and Live WellStoicism for Self-Inquiry, Inner Discipline, and Seeing Through Our Self-Distorted Perception with Mark MatousekWe will learn:
How self-inquiry can help us see ourselves more clearly
How crisis and disaster can be liberating
How our shadow parts can be a guide for growth
You know that feeling, right? When you're stuck in the loop of worries, imagining all sorts of disastrous scenarios, and feeling your anxiety rise. Or when you find yourself catastrophizing, blowing the tiniest things completely out of proportion.There's an ancient wisdom that's been around since the time of the ancient Greeks that might help you rewire this negative thinking. It's about altering...2023-07-251h 11
Hear Some Evil28. Ketamine Assisted PsychotherapyEmerson sits down with Melissa to share some stories. Melissa Hunter is a licensed professional counselor who practices in Colorado, Arizona, New Jersey, and Florida. She specializes in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as hair pulling and skin picking, Panic Disorder and High Anxiety, and also provides treatment using Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. She has been featured in PsychCentral and ChoosingTherapy.comIn addition to her private practice (where you can find at countercurrentcbt.com), she is the founder of PeerVida.com. An online platform that provides support groups for...2023-03-291h 04
The Round RoomMahsa Amini: The Decades-Long Fight for Women's Rights in IranIn this episode, we discuss the current revolution in Iran and provide historical context as to what is going on and why.
This podcast is hosted by Monica Rivera Sosa and Natalie Vasileff. To keep up with podcast updates, please follow us @theroundroompod on Instagram.
Please note that we also have this episode's transcript located in our Linktree which you can find on our Instargam page.
Sources for this episode:
1. De Witte, Melissa. “Understanding Protests in Iran.” Stanford News, 4 Oct. 2022, https://news.stanford.edu/2022/09/26/understanding-protests-iran/.
2. Engelbrecht, Cora, and Farnaz Fassihi...2022-11-2208 min
The Goddess & The Medicine WomanEpisode 10: Trusting Ourselves Enough To No Longer Play NiceIn Episode 10 Melissa and Sydney talk about being okay with being uncomfortable while doing the inner work necessary for evolution. Looking at our patterns in our relationships and working out how to move them from old, stuck patterns into new ways of being. Talking about how to create our own inner witness and to stop "Being Nice" and instead speak your truth. Noticing that sometimes "nice" is just manipulation in disguise. How can we start showing up in a kind, compassionate truthful way? Meeting one another as we stand in our truth and authenticity. Learning how to tell one...2022-11-1558 min
101 Stage Adaptations2 - NOIR HAMLET by John Minigan (Ep. 7)With Noir Hamlet, John Minigan managed to turn Hamlet into a short, fun comedy, and he stopped by the show to tell us how he did it. In this episode, we discuss:How Noir was the perfect genre to adapt Shakespeare's most famous play and why John has three versions of this scriptthe many Easter eggs hidden in the script of Noir Hamlet to what John attributes his Edinburgh Fringe successTONS of writing tipsAnd more!Resources MentionedNew Play ExchangePatrick Ga...2022-10-2055 min