Episode 154: Fast and Slow
Distillations | Science History Institute · Science History Institute
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Show Notes
Good science takes time... or not? On today's show we explore the extremes. First the longest-running experiment in the world; then the near-instant chemical reaction that helps airbags protect you in a crash.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:50 Introduction
01:26 The Pitch-Drop Experiment
10:22 Airbags
15:05 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Michael Rhee and Stephanie Coleman for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.