Episode 154: Fast and Slow

An episode of the Distillations | Science History Institute podcast, hosted by Science History Institute, titled "Episode 154: Fast and Slow" was published on August 20, 2012.

August 20, 2012 · Distillations | Science History Institute

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Episode Description

Good science takes time... or not? On today's show we explore the extremes. First the longest-running experiment in the world; then the near-instant chemical reaction that helps airbags protect you in a crash.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:50 Introduction

01:26 The Pitch-Drop Experiment

10:22 Airbags

15:05 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Michael Rhee and Stephanie Coleman for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.

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