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Inflection Point

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Electrolysis
Green Hydrogen
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Microplastics
Plastic Pollution
Science & Education
Glp-1 Drugs
Antibiotic Resistance
Solar Cells
Climate Modeling
Chemical Regulation
Superposition
Quantum Dots
Biodegradable Plastics
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Inflection Point traces emerging ideas in science to their surprising roots. With help from C&EN's vast, 100-year archive, we find the origins of modern breakthroughs, and tease out three different pieces of the puzzle that lead to our current moment.

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Exactly one year ago, co-hosts David and Gina embarked on their time-traveling journey thorugh science history. Along the way they've traced the unlikely origins of microplastics, relived the nauseating experiment behind the first battery, and fished... more

C&EN's award-winning podcast Inflection Point leans on our 100-year archive to trace headline topics in science today back to their disparate and surprising roots. In each episode, we explore three lesser-known moments in science history that ultimat... more

C&EN's award-winning podcast Inflection Point leans on our 100-year archive to trace headline topics in science today back to their disparate and surprising roots. In each episode, we explore three lesser-known moments in science history that ultimat... more

Hosts David and Gina explore how scientists over the centuries unlocked the ability to edit our genes C&EN's award-winning podcast Inflection Point leans on our 100-year archive to trace headline topics in science today back to their disparate and su... more

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Recent Guests

Prachi Patel
Senior editor at C&EN, covering materials and energy technologies
Chemical and Engineering News
Episode: The electric innovations that brought lithium-ion batteries online
Rowan Walrath
Associate editor and life sciences reporter at Chemical and Engineering News
Chemical and Engineering News
Episode: The ancient, 'juicy' origins of antibiotic resistance
Max Barnhart
Life sciences reporter at Chemical and Engineering News
Chemical and Engineering News
Episode: The era-spanning epiphanies that enabled gene editing
Bri Barbu
Reporter covering organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and green chemistry for C&EN
Chemical and Engineering News
Episode: The many materials that made microplastics possible
Britt Erickson
Senior Correspondent at Chemical and Engineering News
Chemical and Engineering News
Episode: The serendipitous origins of 'forever chemicals'
Craig Bettenhausen
Senior Editor at C&EN, specializing in hydrogen and sustainability
Chemical and Engineering News
Episode: Inflection Point: The strange history of green hydrogen

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Gina Vitale
Co-host of Inflection Point; producer; affiliation with Chemical and Engineering News
David Anderson
Co-host of Inflection Point; host and producer; affiliation with Chemical and Engineering News

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
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    I enjoy the fun way that the hosts convey significant scientific information.

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The electric innovations that brought lithium-ion batteries online
Q: Wait, wait, wait a minute. Sorry. I think I tuned out for a second. You said the batteries exploded?
Yes, when the battery would recharge, the lithium metal would form needle-like crystals called dendrites, causing explosions.
The electric innovations that brought lithium-ion batteries online
Q: When do you think we came up with the first rechargeable battery?
The first rechargeable battery was actually invented in the 1850s.
The ancient, 'juicy' origins of antibiotic resistance
Q: If antibiotic resistance keeps going the way it's going, how bad can things get?
The worst case scenario involves common infections becoming untreatable, possibly leading to amputations or death from minor injuries due to infections.
The ancient, 'juicy' origins of antibiotic resistance
Q: What would the world look like if basically no antibiotics are effective against bacteria anymore?
If antibiotics are ineffective, a simple cut could lead to serious infections and potentially death, as there would be no effective treatment available.
The era-spanning epiphanies that enabled gene editing
Q: What is bridge editing?
Bridge editing allows for significant DNA changes like large insertions, deletions, and rearrangements, which could be useful for treating genetic diseases like Huntington's and ALS.

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A science-focused show that traces modern breakthroughs to their origins, exploring how historical experiments, pivotal discoveries, and cross-disciplinary twists shaped today's technology and health landscape. Episodes blend history, chemistry, biology, and policy, with expert guests from the Chemical and Engineering News ecosystem and beyond. Noteworthy for connecting long arc narratives to current innovations, it often features hands-on explanations, thoughtful context, and real-world implications of scientific advances, making it particularly useful for listeners who want a deeper understanding of how ideas become breakthroughs.

Key strengths include its strong historical storytelling, access to a deep archival well, and guest insights... more

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2. Rowan Walrath
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5. Britt Erickson
6. Craig Bettenhausen

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