Atmospheric Chemistry podcasts

Melissa and Jam trace the chemistry of refrigerants from early hazardous compounds to chlorofluorocarbons and their replacements. They explain why a substance that cools effectively can still create environmental problems, and discuss the tradeoffs among ozone protection, climate effects, flammability and regulation.

Hosted by Melissa, Jam

Anat Shahar investigates how rocky planets acquire water, a question central to assessing habitability beyond Earth. Her experiments and models examine chemical reactions between hydrogen-rich atmospheres and early magma oceans. The episode considers why water formation matters alongside a planet’s distance from its star.