60 http://www.basf.de/podcast Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://corporate.basf.com/basfcorp/img/presse/podcast/podcast_reporter_e.jpg http://www.basf.de/podcast en-en BASF SE podcast@basf.com podcast@basf.com Science & Medicine BASF Podcast - The Chemical Reporter BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications podcast@basf.com clean http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/shirt Non-iron textiles can make life more convenient. Follow our Chemical Reporter, how fabrics can be tamed and how clothes can become wrinkle-free.]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/01_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:28 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/glue One can't imagine modern life without glues. They are used everywhere: for wallpaper paste, for handicrafts, for repairs. But why does glue stick? Follow our Chemical Reporter.]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/02_basf_podcast_reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:32 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/solar_panels The use of solar energy is constantly increasing. But what is the secret of solar panels - how do they work? Follow our chemical reporter.]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/03_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:12 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/glass Approximately 7000 years ago, the Egyptians already knew how to produce glass. Today, it is still one of the most important materials - not only for windows. But why is glass actually transparent? Ask the chemical reporter!]]> Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/04_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_de.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:13 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/fireflies In warm summer nights you can see them: Small fluorescent insects known as fireflies or glowworms. But, how is this illumination or "glow" produced? Follow our chemical reporter.]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/05_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:45 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/natural_gas Normally natural gas is odorless. Why you can smell it nonetheless will explain our Chemical Reporter.]]> Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/06_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:38 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/foam Shaving cream, shampoo, washing dishes or taking a bath. Foam is bubbling around us. But why does foam actually lather answers our Chemical Reporter.]]> Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/07_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:08 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/lipstick Next to creams, lipsticks are the most frequently used cosmetic and found in almost every handbag. But what makes lipstick actually kiss-proof explains our Chemical Reporter.]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/08_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:32 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/ink_eraser The principle of an ink eraser is a more like an optical illusion. What might sound like magic is truly a ‘sleight of hand’ in chemistry. Listen to the astonishing explanation of our Chemical Reporter.]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/09_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:02 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/baby_diapers A diaper's core contains so-called 'super-absorbers'. What sounds like science fiction transportation, are highly absorbent granules. Listen to the explanation of our Chemical Reporter.]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/10_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:13 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/formic_acid Formic acid is truly a Jack of all trades. The applications of formic acid and if it is made from ants will answer our Chemical Reporter.]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/11_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:51 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/sunscreen_lotion What could be nicer than laying on the beach in the sun and being lazy? An extensive sun bath is everything but recuperation for our skin. How can sunscreen protect us? With this send in question Lydia from Munich won an iPod Nano during our competition on www.young-germany.de.]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/12_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications www.young-germany.de.]]> 3:22 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/laughin_ gas The chemical compound consisting of nitrogen and oxygen is called nitrous oxide or N₂O. But why it also is called "laughing gas" explains our Chemical Reporter. With this send in question Sode Kiran in Bangalore, India won an iPod Nano during our actual competition on www.young-germany.de.]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/13_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2O. But why it also is called "laughing gas" explains our Chemical Reporter. With this send in question Sode Kiran in Bangalore, India won an iPod Nano during our actual competition on www.young-germany.de.]]> 2:17 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/seawater You can drink saltwater from the sea, but it will not quench your thirst. It not only makes you feel ill but you literally die of thirst. Our Chemical Reporter will explain why.]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/14_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:04 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/battery It is full of energy in a very handy size - a battery fits into every portable electric device. But what is exactly happening between a plus and a minus pole and how does energy begin to flow? Our Chemical Reporter will explain the secret of battery power. With this send in question Thomas from London won an iPod Nano during our competition on www.young-germany.de.]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/15_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications www.young-germany.de.]]> 2:55 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/hair_color Some hair highlights in red for the up coming party or just covering first grey hairs - no problem thanks to dyes for hair. And the secret behind dyeing is going to be disclosed in our new issue of The Chemical Reporter. With this send in question Kate from Washington DC won an iPod Nano during our competition on www.young-germany.de]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/16_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications www.young-germany.de]]> 2:58 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/paper Coffee filters, paper towels or tea bags are made out of paper fibres. Even when they are wet, they don't tear at once. How special chemicals bring about this effect, is explained in a new issue of our Chemical Reporter.]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/17_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:51 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/leather_shoes Anyone who has ever been hiking or on a walking-tour, and been surprised by pouring rain, knows how unpleasant it feels to be stuck in wet leather shoes. The shoes drenched in water, heavy as lead and your feet soaking wet. What is thesecret behind rainproof shoes? With this send in question Naeem from Syria won an iPod Nano during our competition on www.young-germany.de]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/18_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications www.young-germany.de]]> 3:10 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/catalytic_converter Despite exhaust fumes from millions of cars, the air in our cities is relatively clean; thanks to the catalytic converter - better known as 'cat'. It transforms an astonishing 98 percent of related pollutants into non-toxic substances. But, how does the 'cat' succeed in making such a clean transformation? Listen to our Chemical Reporter.
With this send in question Remi wins an iPod Nano during our actual competition on www.young-germany.de]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/19_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications With this send in question Remi wins an iPod Nano during our actual competition on www.young-germany.de]]> 3:10 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/mineral_water Many people like that tingling feeling on their tongue. Carbonated mineral water just seems to have that certain lively something. A bottle of soda water contains approximately six grams of carbon dioxide (or carbonic acid gas). But how does it actually get in there? Listen to the answer of our Chemical Reporter.
With this send in question Yvonne from Singapore wins an iPod Nano during our actual competition on www.young-germany.de]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/20_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications With this send in question Yvonne from Singapore wins an iPod Nano during our actual competition on www.young-germany.de]]> 3:13 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/concrete The history of concrete begins in ancient Rome. The Romans found a way to produce artificial stone – with which they constructed the Colosseum, for example, and the famous Pantheon Dome. Even after thousands of years, we still marvel at these antique buildings. The composition of concrete has remained essentially the same since then. Our Chemical Reporter explains the details.]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/21_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:22 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/octane_rating You could go ahead and get the impression that it is always best to drive with 100-octane fuel. This is not true. Every gasoline-operated engine is adjusted to a specific type of gasoline. What does the octane number at the gas pump mean? Listen to the answer of our Chemical Reporter.
With this send in question Uli from Essen won an iPod Nano during our competition on www.young-germany.de]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/22_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications With this send in question Uli from Essen won an iPod Nano during our competition on www.young-germany.de]]> 2:43 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/colors Not only colors of clothing fade and become pale, but many other things in our daily lives are also affected. Like interior paint, plastic objects, photographs and pictures. Listen to our Chemical Reporter and learn why.
With this send in question Jeffry from Indonesia won an iPod Nano during our competition on www.young-germany.de]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/23_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications With this send in question Jeffry from Indonesia won an iPod Nano during our competition on www.young-germany.de]]> 2:46 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/refrigerator To make it short: The cold does not come into the refrigerator. Instead, the warmth goes out. Technically speaking, a refrigerator cannot produce coldness. That sounds a bit strange at first, yet the operation principle of a refrigerator is based on a simple law of nature. Our Chemical Reporter explains the principle. This send in question comes from Bruno from Brazil.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/24_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:06 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/soap So you try to get your greasy chicken fingers clean without soap – only water – and it does not seem to help much. The water either bubbles or rolls off the oil and your fingers stay greasy. This is because water has a special characteristic: its surface tension. Our Chemical Reporter explains how soap can help. This send in question comes from Ivan from Cyprus.]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/25_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:29 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/chopping_onions When we cut into an onion, we release a chain reaction. So the onion defends itself with chemical weaponry. This should scare off the attacker. Ideally it is meant to deter hungry rodents, yet humans belong to its natural enemies. Our Chemical Reporter explains why eyes begin to burn when chopping onions. This send in question comes from Ben Kenya.]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/26_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:41 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/hair_styling_gel Whether surfer-look, Latin-lover style or high-power hair. With a little hair gel, fashionable and trendy looks can quickly be achieved. The name of the game is maximum hold. But how does it work? What is "chemically speaking" behind this styling formula? This send in question comes from Anouk from Amsterdam.]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/27_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:51 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/cars_paint Automotive paint must endure a great deal in its travels: scrubbing car wash brushes, flying rocks and stones or lashing tree branches. Even our finger nails leave permanent traces behind when opening and closing the car’s doors. What must be done with the paint so that it resists all the stresses and strains as long as possible? This send in question comes from Timothy from Vancouver, Canada.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/28_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:54 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/fall_foliage When fall arrives the tree's living conditions begin to change. The days are shorter and the weather gradually cools down. So nature simply takes a small break and shows us a colourful world. Find out why in the entertaining weekly episodes of our Chemical Reporter who answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life. This send in question comes from Sharmila Sigdel via e-mail.]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/29_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:47 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/silver On special occasions we like to break out the silver ware. Unfortunately, sometimes it does not shine quite as festively as we would like and may even be completely tarnished. Find out why in the entertaining weekly episodes of our Chemical Reporter. He answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life. This send in question comes from Bruno in Pernambuco, Brazil.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/30_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:42 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/chili_pepper Chilli peppers are in a league of their own. A chemical substance is responsible for their fiery taste. Even when diluted to one part in a million, a person can still recognize its burning flavour. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life. This send in question comes from Jaoud in Oulmes, Morocco.]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/31_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:04 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/deodorant Our skin contains approximately 2.5 million sweat glands spread over our entire body. Figuratively speaking our body's air-conditioning - yet, they also create a "sweaty" smell. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life. This send in question comes from Isabel in Nairobi, Kenya. ]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/32_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:33 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/kettle A calcified kettle can become a real energy-eater. You first use energy to heat the chalk before the water can even get hot. That is why it is important to dissolve or remove the chalk or lime regularly. But why does a kettle actually calcify? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life. This send in question comes from Kai in Germany. ]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/33_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:56 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/baking_powder There is a lot to learn about chemistry hidden in a packet of baking powder. It not only makes a cake's batter wonderfully light and fluffy, but could also extinguish a fire. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life. This send in question comes from Said from Egypt.]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/34_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:07 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/bananas A banana does not like it in the refrigerator - understandably so. From the time it starts out as a small plant, it is used to tropical sun. Its peel turns spotty and brown. Its flavour disappears. How can this happen? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life. This send in question comes from Mahaboob Basha in Bangalore, India. ]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/35_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:04 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/highlighter_pen When we say highlighter pen or text marker, we are actually talking about a normal felt-tip pen with a special attribute. With a single stroke, normal words and letters illuminate at a glance. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life. This send in question comes from Leonidas.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/36_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:42 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/mirror When you look at yourself in the mirror, you could be led to believe that the glass is doing the reflecting. This is not so. The actual mirror is well-protected behind a plate of glass. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life. This send in question comes from Amir Hossein Seyyedi.]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/37_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:08 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/fireworks In some countries the new year will be welcomed with nice festive fireworks. But without chemistry, there would be no colorful stars shining in the night sky, no sparkling rain, no silver trails in the darkness. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/38_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:09 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/toothpaste Every child knows the rule to brush teeth after eating. But, what actually happens in your mouth when you brush? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/39_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:57 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/steel Steel consists mainly of iron. And, iron has an unpleasant characteristic: it rusts. For example, if you don't dry it after washing up, reddish-brown rust spots will appear after a while. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/40_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:39 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/laundry_detergent Red wine, egg yolk, gravy, lipstick or chocolate - every spot has its own chemistry. Not an easy task for a laundry detergent, getting a variety of spots out of your clothing just like that. It takes teamwork. Therefore, up to thirty different ingredients help to keep your laundry clean and bright. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/41_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:19 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/match Matches are practical. A box of red-tip, wooden matches fits into every pants pocket. Always ready to light a candle or fireplace. A swift move, a light crackling sound and the match is lit. It happens every day, so why be amazed? Well, if you take a closer look, a box of matches contains a great deal of chemistry. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/42_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:03 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/pocket_warmer Surely you know of those practical plastic pouches which heat-up as soon as you bend the metal platelet inside. A good thing to have during winter: warm fingers are just a pants pocket away. But how does it work without fire or a battery? Another secret that can be revealed through chemistry. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/43_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:08 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/tanning_cream In western cultures, tanned skin is seen as beautiful and desirable. Even without sunlight, you can turn brown overnight with the help of tanning cream. But how does it actually function? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/44_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:02 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/coffee_aroma Our nose is a master at chemistry. Day after day it sniffs through various aroma molecules travelling through the air. Our nose can distinguish between approximately 10.000 different smells. Coffee aroma is one of them. For many of us an exceptionally pleasant experience. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/45_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:43 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/air_fresheners Air fresheners capture the annoying odor molecules, no longer allowing them to smell. But how does it actually function? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/46_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:02 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/fluorescent_lamps We usually think of a light bulb when thinking of light. Yet, a light bulb has very little in common with a fluorescent tube. In a light bulb, the light is generated by a filament. On the other hand, a gas is stimulated, causing the fluorescent lamp to illuminate. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/47_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 2:50 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/dry_ice Dry ice cannot be found in nature. It is just not cold enough here on earth. In outer space, on the planet Mars for example, carbon dioxide hardens and turns into ice. But who is going to fly to Mars just to get dry ice? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/48_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:07 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/chewing_gum You should be able to chew gum for some time without it dissolving. A determining factor is its chewable base. Nowadays, modern chewing gum consists mainly of a polymer mixture. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/49_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:32 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/developing_films Nowadays, most of us have a digital camera. In this case you wouldn't even ask such a question. You just print out the pictures. Developing pictures through classic photography is a bit more complicated. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/50_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:42 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/leather A leather jacket has been through an astonishing transformation. You can’t even tell that it was once on the back of a cow. How do you make an elegant piece of leather from rough cattlehide? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/51_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:01 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/sae_classification A motor oil's primary function in an engine is to lubricate its moving parts. A thin film of oil keeps the parts from rubbing directly against one another, preventing wear and ensuring smooth motion. To fulfill that function, the oil can’t be too thick or too thin either. But calibrating a motor oil is a lot harder than it sounds. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/52_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:48 http://corporate.basf.com/podcast/garlic Few spices are as treasured and avoided! A clove of garlic is both tasty and healthy, but after you eat it, don't be surprised if even your friends start to give you a wide berth. Quite a few people find the smell of garlic disgusting, and will probably keep their distance. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT podcast@basf.com http://corporate.basf.com/en/presse/podcast/channel2/53_BASF_Podcast_Reporter_en.mp3 Science & Medicine BASF SE - Corporate Innovation Communications 3:30