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Inflection Point

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PFAS
Quantum Computing
Atomic Bomb
Electrolysis
Green Hydrogen
Teflon
Gore-Tex
Microplastics
Plastic Pollution
Solar Cells
Climate Modeling
Chemical Regulation
Superposition
Quantum Dots
Biodegradable Plastics
Supersonic Jet Exhaust
Helium
Schrödinger's Cat
Encryption
Celluloid

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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This episode, hosts David Anderson and Gina Vitale travel back in time to relive three historical moments that were pivotal in the evolution of microplastics. They also bring in C&EN reporter Bri Barbu to discuss how biodegradable plastics, if employ... more

In this episode, hosts David Anderson and Gina Vitale travel back in time to relive three historical moments that were meaningful to the development of quantum computers. They also bring in C&EN reporter Mitch Jacoby to discuss scientific advances en... more

C&EN’s latest 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 ultimately led... more

Inflection Point is a podcast that leans on C&EN's 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 ultimately led ... more

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Recent Guests

Bri Barbu
Reporter covering organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and green chemistry for C&EN
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Episode: The many materials that made microplastics possible
Britt Erickson
Senior Correspondent at Chemical and Engineering News
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Episode: The serendipitous origins of ‘forever chemicals’
Craig Bettenhausen
Senior Editor at C&EN, specializing in hydrogen and sustainability
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Episode: Inflection Point: The strange history of green hydrogen

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#18
United States/Science/Chemistry
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#28
United Kingdom/Science/Chemistry
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#44
Australia/Science/Chemistry
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#1
Philippines/Science/Chemistry
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#7
Japan/Science/Chemistry
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#10
Ireland/Science/Chemistry
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#14
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#17
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#18
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#27
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#33
Mexico/Science/Chemistry
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#54
Brazil/Science/Chemistry
Apple Podcasts
#98
Japan/Science
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#99
Philippines/Science

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Inflection Point: The strange history of green hydrogen
Q: What do you mean, not even most of the time?
Most of the time, it probably doesn't come from renewables directly.
Inflection Point: The strange history of green hydrogen
Q: David, how did these three very separate things lead us to green hydrogen?
These three discoveries, electrolysis, solar cells, and climate modeling, all needed to take place in order for us to be able to develop green hydrogen.
The many materials that made microplastics possible
Q: How are microplastics getting into our bodies?
Microplastics can be inhaled, consumed through food and water, and may be found in the air.

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