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Chain Reaction by ACSAuthor: American Chemical Society
Chain Reaction links chemistry's past to its future, revealing how this everevolving science shapes the world around us, from the materials we use every day to the environment that we depend on. Each episode brings fresh perspectives and personal stories from chemists, engineers, and other scientists, as well as historians who guide us through pivotal moments in chemistrys history. Together, well uncover chemistrys surprising connections, explore its interdisciplinary impact, and see how past discoveries set off the breakthroughs of today and the future. Whether youre a student, an experienced scientist, or simply curious, Chain Reaction will show you how chemistry fits into the bigger picture and why it matters now more than ever. Language: en-us Genres: Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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[Bonus] From the Cutting Room Floor: Anthrax Decontamination Following the 2001 Attacks
Thursday, 28 May, 2026
In the inaugural “From the Cutting Room Floor” — where we take parts of interviews that didn’t quite fit in our regular episodes — we talk about anthrax. Well not exactly… we talk about what happens with the chemicals that we use to kill anthrax. In 2001, some high profile people like news anchors and senators received mail laced with anthrax — a spore-forming bacteria that can be deadly. Afterwards, there were many spaces that had to be decontaminated. And Richard Corsi was tapped to study these decontaminants. How did they interact with indoor spaces? Where did they go? How long did they last for? When was it safe for people to return to these spaces? It was a multi-year study that helped explain why sometimes the spaces deemed safe after decontamination still caused harm. Enjoy the episode? Please rate and review us! And, as always, if you have ideas email chainreaction@acs.orgTranscripts and episode sources at acs.org/chainreaction
