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What makes motherhood scientific? This week, we try to answer, with a look at motherhood, pregnancy, and science.
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00:00 Opening Credits
00:32 Introduction
01:06 Element of the Week: Curium
03:43 A Conversation with Janet Golden
07:55 Chemistry in Your Cupboard: Home Pregnancy Tests
11:07 Quote: Katharine Whitehorn
11:29 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Erin McLeary for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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