Lauren Wolf explains how textile manufacturers are trying to make synthetic leather more eco-consious while keeping it fashion-friendly. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Speaking of Chemistry takes a field trip to Renegade Brewing Co. in Denver to talk yeast. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Turns out the term "hypoallergenic" means whatever manufacturers want it to mean. Sophia Cai explains why. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Matt Davenport sticks his nose into the science behind astronomical aromas and celestial body odors. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Adding hydrogen peroxide to your head can actually do a lot of damage. Matt Davenport breaks down why going platinum blonde could be bad for your "head suit." #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Getting fit inevitably means sweating—but what is that stinky, salty fluid anyway? Sophia Cai goes over four fun facts about the workout byproduct we love to hate. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

How is the shiny tinsel that decorates many Christmas trees made? Find out all about tinsel's chemical history in this very special holiday episode of Speaking of Chemistry. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Your beer attracts fruit flies for a reason. Matt Davenport tells you why this could be the secret to the best beers you've never tasted. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Your toothpaste and face scrub probably get their scrubbing power from tiny plastic beads contained within. But environmental scientists and dentists alike are worried about these polyethylene “microbeads” getting into lakes, rivers, and your gums. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Scientists are working to catch a vicious serial killer... of frogs. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

This episode answers the question: Why should you finish your antibiotics if you feel better? #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

Scientists are racing to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a specific kind of brain trauma in athletes who experience repeated head injuries.#speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

After a Mark Rothko painting was defaced, chemists at Dow teamed with art restoration and conservation experts at the Tate Modern to make it right. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

We’ll sort through the science of SPF so you don’t get burned by sunscreen claims this summer. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

A costly molecular mistake, tracking fracking, chemistry and cubicles, and powdered alcohol. speakingofchem@acs.org #speakingofchem

The buzz around maple water and its health benefits, how researchers are trying to bring back the chemistry kits of yore, and why Cadillac is gluing its cars together. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org

The newest generation of blimps, e-Cigarettes, communicating science through music, and using music to hide a recipe for gold. speakingofchem@acs.org #speakingofchem

In this pilot episode, hosts Lauren K. Wolf and Carmen Drahl talk about top stories from Chemical and Engineering News. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org