About this episode
Today’s episode centers on adulthood. First, Pennsylvania State University’s Suzy Scherf tells us what’s going on in the brains of adolescents. Then, Katrina Roi takes a look at a common consumer product, the condom, and those who want to make it better.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:26 Introduction
01:09 Interview: Inside the Brain
05:38 The Chemistry Behind the Condom
14:10 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Tori Indivero for interviewing the scientists in this series. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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