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Episode 58: Presidents & Policy

Episode 58: Presidents & Policy

Distillations | Science History Institute · Science History Institute

January 16, 200911m 48s

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Show Notes

Distillations is taking a look at the presidential side of chemistry. First we learn about stem cells and the controversy surrounding their research. Next we find out why 21-gun salutes are safe and not so smoky in Mystery Solved!

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:31 Introduction

01:01 Chemical Agent: Stem Cells

03:30 Mystery Solved! Smokeless Gunpowder

06:32 Commentary: A Planet in Peril

11:05 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Jennifer Dionisio, Nicole Rietmann, and Jody Roberts for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.