
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceChemistry | |||

In this episode, hosts David Anderson and Gina Vitale take the time machine as far back as it will go to understand the primordial origins of nuclear fusion. They also bring in C&EN reporter Prachi Patel to untangle the current state of fusion techno... more
In this episode, hosts David Anderson and Gina Vitale travel back in time to understand how we are capturing carbon at the source and removing existing CO2 from our atmosphere. They also bring in C&EN reporters Alex Scott and Fionna Samuels to explai... more
In this episode, hosts David Anderson and Gina Vitale travel as far back as ancient Egypt to unearth the wide-ranging uses of retinol. They also bring in C&EN reporter Craig Bettenhausen to discuss why retinol is such a powerhouse molecule for skin c... more
Take a trip through chemical space and time with C&EN's award-winning podcast: Inflection Point. Our show leans on C&EN's 100-year archive to trace today's headline topics back to their disparate and surprising roots. In each episode, David and Gina ... more
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A science-history-focused show that traces modern breakthroughs back to surprising origins, from early chemistry and biology to cutting-edge pharmacology and energy tech. Episodes blend historical anecdotes with contemporary science, often featuring guest experts who add context from industry and research. The hosts maintain a playful, curious tone while drawing clear lines between past discoveries and their present-day implications, making complex topics accessible for professionals and curious general listeners alike. Noteworthy elements include a strong archival approach, a consistent thread connecting historical ideas to current technology, and guests who provide authoritative perspectives from major science outlets and research institu... more
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Recent guests on Inflection Point include:
1. Craig Bettenhausen
2. Prachi Patel
3. Rowan Walrath
4. Max Barnhart
5. Bri Barbu
6. Britt Erickson
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