Distillations podcast

Deep Dives into Science Stories, Both Serious and Eccentric

Arts & Culture

Science connects with the arts and popular culture

This episode takes on the frothy subject of beer, and explores the science, culture, and history behind the suds.

On today’s show, we investigate Olympic mysteries, from the flame of the torch to the composition of those so-called gold medals.

How do scientists explain what they do to the larger public, and how can historians help?