LuxeSci: Recent Episodes
Dr. Lex
LuxeSci is a fashionably nerdy podcast about the science behind all things luxury. In each episode we take a unique look at something shiny, something fizzy, something sparkly but always something glamorous. Discover fun facts about glitzy items and learn about techniques and terminology from across the scientific world, all alongside two overly curious PhDs.
LuxeSci and Science Actually present:
Thirst for Knowledge
Every 3 weeks, Dr. Lex and Ben pour a drink and discuss the history, pop culture and science behind that drink. This is a show for curious people who like a cocktail every once in a while. Each episode will also feature a signature cocktail recipe.
This week is all about one of the most popular beverages in the world, beer! So grab a pint and learn about how beer is made, it's history and what really happens when you pour a pint of Guinness.
Recipe for a Spaghett cocktail is here:
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1 bottle of light beer of choice with about 4 tablespoons removed
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Add 2 tablespoons of Aperol to the beer
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Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
Recipe courtesy of Southern Living
Summer may be almost done but we're still talking inspiration from our trip to Greece. It seems that no matter where you walk in Greece, you'll trip over some ancient sculpture. There are figures, animals, columns and many forms of sculpture from Ancient Greece. Old marble was even re-used for more modern structures. So it's no wonder that we were inspired when we lived there to look more deeply into sculpture. And what happens when two scientists get curious about something, you get a fun and factual exploration of an ancient art form.
We hope you enjoy this episode on a useful, beautiful and fascinating metal.
Since this is an old episode, links mentioned may not accurate so see below how to find us on social media.
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A continuation of our classic episodes inspired by our recent month long voyage through Greece. This episode is all about silver.
In Ioannina, a beautiful city in Northern Greece, there is a museum dedicated to silversmithing. This museum is housed in the old castle battlements and is a gorgeous testament to the skill and intricacy of silver work.
We hope you enjoy this episode on a useful, beautiful and fascinating metal.
Since this is an old episode, links mentioned may not accurate so see below how to find us on social media.
If you've learned something from this episode, share it with a friend. We'd love to spread the word of that science can be luxurious and not scary.
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The LuxeSci recently spent time in Greece again and we were reminded about all the deep and enduring artistic traditions here. For the next few episodes we'll be revisiting classic LuxeSci episodes with a Greek twist, episodes that came to mind as we roamed around this beautiful country.
The first episode is all about gold. In the National Archeological Museum in Athens, there are stunning gold objects found in a tomb, including gold burial masks. Goldsmithing has ancient roots in Greece and the artisans there still use some of the ancient techniques.
We hope you enjoy this episode on a useful, beautiful and fascinating metal.
Since this is an old episode, links mentioned may not accurate so see below how to find us on social media.
If you've learned something from this episode, share it with a friend. We'd love to spread the word of that science can be luxurious and not scary.
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Hi Fancy Folks,
We were off for the holiday but we're back now with a classic episode all about the science of fireworks. We hope you enjoy! And please use fireworks responsibly.
Since this is an old episode, links mentioned may not accurate so see below how to find us on social media.
If you've learned something from this episode, share it with a friend. We'd love to spread the word of that science can be luxurious and not scary.
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Hi Fancy Folks!It's the last episode of Season 3! Thanks to a recommendation from Science Actually, we're exploring the ubiquitous summer accessory, sunglasses.
Join your favorite curious scientists as we explore the science behind sunglasses. We'll revisit eye anatomy and why and how sunlight can damage the eyes. We'll also learn about lenses and discover if sunglasses really are a good disguise. So ditch the lab coat, grab a cocktail and come and learn with us.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Tiny MattersL https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters.html
This is our last episode of the season but we'll be back over the summer with our interview series. This year, we're talking to other science communicators about their favorite luxury item and we've got some really fascinating and unexpected ones.
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Hi Fancy Folks!For all the June babies out there, this week we're revisiting our episode on your birthstone, pearls. This is a LuxeSci classic episode and feature both Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos.
Join your favorite curious scientists as we explore the science behind pearls. We'll learn about how pearls are made, how they are used in cosmetics and what structural color is. So ditch the lab coat, grab a cocktail and come and learn with us.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Well...That's Interesting https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZRkeyJ1Gm6wGVxC4Glnu3?si=a9f2583679ce447c
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Hi Fancy Folks!We can't believe we're almost through 3 seasons of LuxeSci. It's been so much fun to share our love of nerdy luxury with you.
We wanted to share with you the reasons why we started this podcast. Our goal has always been to increase wonder and broaden curiosity by merging together two seemingly incompatible topics, science and luxury items.
We hope you enjoy this little bit of insight into our creative process and we hope you leave your lab coat behind and come and be curious with us.
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Hi Fancy Folks!The weather is warming up and you know what that means: itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny, yellow polka dot bikinis. Polka dots are a quintessential summer print. But how did they come about, why do we like them so much and are we the only animals drawn to this bold and graphic print?
Join your favorite curious scientist as we explore the science behind polka dots. We'll learn about how penguins use dots to identify their mates, how the cosmetic industry is taking advantage of new carbon nanodots and even take a trip down memory lane to when I was working in the field. So ditch the lab coat, grab a bold print and come and learn with us.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Strange by Nature https://strangebynaturepodcast.com/
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Hi Fancy Folks!
We were inspired by a Met Gala look for this episode so we're throwing it back to a Season 1 episode all about emeralds. Find out how emeralds are formed, a little about their august history, and of course so cool science surrounding this gorgeous gem.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Science Night https://www.scinight.com/
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Hi Fancy Folks!
We're tackling a classic pattern this episode. It's all about stripes! Stripes have meant different things throughout the ages. Now, they symbolize anything from classic, nautical themes to something that hints of rebellion.
In this episode, we learn about why zebras have stripes, what "motion dazzle" is and Dr. Lex meets her match when trying to decipher a paper on charge stripes in graphene. Fortunately, a great explanatory article comes to the rescue.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Under the Microscope: https://thesciencetalk.com/under-the-microscope/
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Hi Fancy Folks!
We're back to talking about the latest fashion trends. The runways this year will filled with hyper-feminine details, including bows and ribbons. There's a lot that can be said about the resurgence of feminine fashion but we're interested in the science.
In this episode, we learn about ribbons in protein folding, the ribbons that help you see and of course, we had to have some worms included. We hope you love it and we hope you learn something along with us.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Keep It Science: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepitscience
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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. This little wedding rhyme can also sum about the quintessential fabric, lace. Lace is everything from a staple of the wedding industry to a trend in the Spring and Fall 2024 runways with the continued popularity of sheer dresses.
In this episode, we take the scientific view of lace, learning how its made, the many different types and even a bit about the views of a 1940s lace workers society. There’s some fun facts about shoe laces and new space age designs inspired by lace. We hope you love it!
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Tiny Matters: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters.html
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Hi Fancy Folks,
I couldn't let a fashion season go by without an episode about my absolute print, leopard print. We released this episode in Season 1 and it was so much fun to learn more about leopards and their spots that we're re-releasing it.
Join me as I explore the science behind leopards, their spots and why the print has been a mainstay of fashion.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Well...That's Interesting at https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZRkeyJ1Gm6wGVxC4Glnu3
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Hi Fancy Folks,
Apologies for the episode delay. Dr. Lex has been down for the count with a cold, which you can probably tell on the audio. But this episode is worth the wait!
Join Dr. Lex as she explores the world of leather, what it is, how it's made and some cool technology being used to make it more sustainable. Plus, there's even a bonus anatomy lesson.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Strange by Nature at https://strangebynaturepodcast.com/
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Hello Fancy Folks! I (Dr. Lex) have been looking forward to this episode since we decided to explore fashion for Season 3. I was lucky to spend an extended period of time in Cambodia during grad school and I got to see silk production live and talk to the artisans that are keeping the process alive there. It was magical.
This episode we explore not only how silk is made but what is is, going down to the molecular level and of course getting into new research around innovative uses of silk, particularly in the biomedical industry.
So put on your fanciest sweats and join us for all the nerdy, fancy fun.
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk
- https://biddlesawyersilks.com/how-is-silk-made-a-step-by-step-guide/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780123741448000400
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidoptera
- https://biddlesawyersilks.com/how-is-silk-made-a-step-by-step-guide/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5000687/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibroin
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5124675/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adhm.201800465
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10504296/pdf/41598_2023_Article_41762.pdf
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Last episode we tackled the science behind fashion trends and this week we're exploring the foundation of fashion...fabric. We were pleasantly surprised how much research involves fabric, from 3-D modeling draping to self-repairing fabric.
Join us on a journey through nerdy and fabulous world of fabric.
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymer
- https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0143648
- https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.0307160101
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7592732/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9436326/
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00253-018-8963-z
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9389669/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9389669/
- https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brain
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5561142/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6022104/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28819314/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/materials-science/biofilms
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Ever scroll past something on Instagram or TikTok and get "influenced" to buy it.? Do you meticulously follow fashion magazines or celebrity style? Well, there may be a psychological reason for that.
We're back! Relaunching Season 3 with a deep dive into the science behind Fashion Trends. Join Dr. Lex and she discovers why we're so drawn to trends and how AI is helping the fashion industry be more eco-conscious.
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion
- https://www.kraimod.com/fashiontrends
- https://nuscimagazine.com/the-psychology-behind-trends/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/social-identity-theory#:~:text=Social%20identity%20theory%20proposed%20by,racial%2Fethnic%20and%20gender%20identities.
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-psychology-dress/201202/the-psychology-fashion
- https://illumin.usc.edu/applications-of-technology-in-fashion-trend-forecasting/
- https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO201434438338056.page
- https://towardsdatascience.com/network-analysis-d734cd7270f8
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17543266.2020.1799080https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/01/ai-artificial-intelligence-fashion-trend-forecasting-stylehttps://www.ibm.com/blog/supervised-vs-unsupervised-learning/
- https://www.ibm.com/blog/supervised-vs-unsupervised-learning/
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Hi Fancy Folks!
We're back from our mini break to celebrate the holidays in our LuxeSci way...breaking down a holiday luxury. This year it's all about Legos! These little colored bricks have become a global phenomenon, including having their own reality show. They are small but mighty and it's absolutely amazing how they bring out creativity and help people understand scientific concepts.
We're especially excited to be joined by one of our Scicomm Friends, Ben from Science Actually for this episode. Ben is a science enthusiast, amazing graphics creator and avid Lego builder. He provides daily science content all over social media and is making a new podcast! Together, we have plenty of Lego vocabulary words and cocktail facts. We both fully lean in to our nerdiness this episode so come along for the ride and definitely find Science Actually online and subscribe!
Episode Links:
- Knolling: https://ideas.lego.com/activities/42771de6-97d7-4cb6-87a8-fda3881b014b?query=&sort=most_recent
- Brick Bending: https://www.brickbending.com/
- MOC: https://buildamoc.com/pages/what-is-a-lego-moc
- Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/
Find Science Actually:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actuallyscience/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sciencetruly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/science-actually/posts/?feedView=all
The Nerd and the Scientist Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5almO3s74i8d2HT8X2L13n?si=CmpaM3aNSAa55ebWmLaQRQ
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Hello Fancy Folks!
Luxury items can be beautiful to look at, delicious to eat, or fun to experience. They can also help us explore the science that is responsible for the world around us. Join a scientifically nerdy couple for stories that take the lab to the luxury.
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Hi Fancy Folks! We know it's been a bit since we launched Season 3 and to be honest, we're still adjusting to a new city, new jobs and new schedules. We've also entered in to Advent, which is a time of more quiet and contemplation.
While we will be posting new episodes (including a really fun holiday one!) we will take the time we think is necessary.
We won't be on social media as much during this time but you can always find us at luxescipod@gmail.com
We hope that find peace and joy whatever you are celebrating this season.
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Hello Fancy Folks!
We made it to the end of the interviews. While it's sad that we're done talking to great people (for now), it does mean that Season 3 is almost here! Make sure you're subscribed now.
For our final conversation of our summer interview series, we're bringing it a little closer to home and talking about the art of podcasting. While some might debate whether this is an art or not, our podcast guest, the mind behind Science Talk is a firm believer. Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar is the founder of The Science Talk, a podcast host herself as well as a materials scientist.
Join us as we talk with Pranoti about all things podcasting, science communication and for several materials science tangents.
Don't miss Pranoti's newest podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MzykvUkGvZdfVvXiMJwC0?si=4e498e7aa23142c6
You can find The Science Talk here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-science-talk/
https://open.spotify.com/show/0joF8aDQP7VavEgsRdnCIA?si=118a313e641540c3
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDtRE-aG-90H6FalLYaAiaQ
https://twitter.com/the_ScienceTalk
https://www.instagram.com/thescience_talk/
Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss Season 3 - The Science of Fashion!
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Hello Fancy Folks!
Another week, another interesting and informative interview with a scientific artist. This week we're talking with the artist behind Fuzzy Otter. Andrea has been interested in art and science since a young age and her work in natural illustration is beautiful. We what it takes to illustrate nature. How to stay true to the animal or plant and incorporate the art and lots more!
This one was super fun because we have some of Andrea's artwork so we got to see her talent first-hand.
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https://andrearepetto.com/
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And we're back! We have a new cool and interesting interview to share with you. This time we're jumping into the world of electron microscopy and how those images can be turned into art! We talk with microscopist, artist and poet, and funder of Kissed by Electrons, Stephan about his work and why being able to see things at the atomic level is so amazingly cool.
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New Interview Alert!!
We're so excited to release our interview with Brendan from Banshee Forge. Banshee Forge produces unique and beautiful metalworks from an island in the Pacific North West. We have a great conversation around what it takes to work with metal, how Brendan got started and the relatively low cost of entry to making your own forge.
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New Interview Alert!!
We're so excited to release our interview with Dr. Elisabeth Kugler from Zeeks Art for Geeks. Dr. Kugler researches zebrafish, is a data genius and turns amazing microscopic images into art. She is the founder of a science communication and data services company and has displayed her art in galleries.
Join us for a conversation about microscopy, zebrafish and how art and science can influence each other.
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Hi Fancy Folks! We're back with our second (at last) interview re-release. This time we're talking to artist and friend/brother of the podcast, Sam Boyd. We discuss everything from the science of perspective in drawing to Vermeer's use of a camera obscura.
Make sure you also check out Sam's work (links below) and if you're in the Newcastle, Australia area, check out his latest gallery showing. He'll be at the Leda Gallery at the end of July.
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Hi Fancy Folks!
We've wrapped up our second season focusing on the science of art. But we decided that we're not quite done yet. We were so inspired by all the art and science that we explored this season that we wanted to keep the fun going. So we reached out to some amazing creators, artists, scientists to talk about what they do, why they do it and the intersection of art and science.
Our first interview is a re-release of the first interview we ever did way back last year. It's a conversation with Lauren, Director of Gemstones and Diamonds at Valerie Madison Jewelry in Seattle. We discuss her transition from studying geology to gemology, how she picks the perfect stone for a client and so much more.
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Hello!
This week we're taking a deep dive into the shiny world of metals. Dr. Lex tries to define a metal and takes on a tour of their internal structures. Dr. Dimos talks all things iron, including why iron deposits indicate life on Mars. Join us for the all the nerdy fun!
1:31: Dr Lex introduces what smithing is and what metals are. Can you define a metal? Did you know that many elements are metals such as calcium and sodium? What in the world is grain structure? Make sure you have your periodic table with you for this segment.
10:27: Dr. Dimos dives into the world of iron. Where does iron come from? How is it found in nature? How have humans been working with iron over the centuries? How is it used by scientists to indicate life on Mars?
26:50 - Dr. Lex is back with a primer on copper. What forms does copper take? How is it extracted from the earth? What techniques are used to fashion copper into all sorts of beautiful objects? Dr. Lex also talks a little bit about the immunology behind why she has an allergic response to metals.
31:43 - Glossary words!
33:47 - Our favorite part - fun cocktail party facts
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Hi Again!
Dr. Dimos took the reigns on this episode. He is very interested in glassblowing and he's even tried it a few times! So learn along with us as we discover the history and the science behind this ancient and beautiful art form.
Art from this episode:
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Glass making recipe: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Synchronistic_History_K.4401.jpg
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Early Egyptian glass: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/glassmaking-may-have-begun-egypt-not-mesopotamia
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Roman colorless glass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_glass
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Old glass windows: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AKMuseum5.JPG
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Borosilicate glass: https://www.flickr.com/photos/amanda_walker/33154741468/
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Soda lime glass: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sr/5976417/
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Dichroic glass: https://www.flickr.com/photos/26053177@N03/3809272944/
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Hello again!
Since we skipped last week due to a vacation, we thought a little bonus episode would be fun. This is a quick and fun look into the science behind tattoos and removing them.
What does recycling have to do with tattoos? Can you remove a tattoo with a lemon? Listen in to find out!
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Hello!
We've have been seriously influenced this week. Not by anything on social media but by all the amazing sculpture, ancient and modern that we've been seeing around Greece. Consequently, we will be focusing on Greek sculpture. We know that there are beautiful and important sculpting traditions in many cultures and we wish we could cover them all but that wasn't possible in a roughly 20 minute podcast.
0:56: Dr Dimos discusses bronze sculpture. What makes bronze? Why was it such a good medium for sculpture? How do you "sculpt" with bronze? Was there a Greek dark ages post the bronze age?
10:45: Dr. Lex dives into the world of marble. What is marble made of? How is it made? We talk all things crystal structure, geology and even about some marble recycling. We also get to discover the connect between marble and previous podcast subjects, rubies and sapphires!
19:50 - Glossary words!
21:09 - Our favorite part - fun facts!
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Art references from this episode:
- Dancing Girl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_Girl_(sculpture)
- Victorious Youth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorious_Youth
- Venus de Milo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_de_Milo
- Winged Victory - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winged_Victory_of_Samothrace
- Parthenon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenon
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This week we're stepping away from painting and into the world of clay. We're talking about ceramics. What is clay made of? What scientific processes happen when clay is shaped and heated to make ceramics? What's the difference between ceramics and pottery? And most importantly, why does the handle of some of our coffee cups get hot in the microwave?
Find out the answer to those questions and more as we dive into the world of ceramics, including a side trip into ceramics used for electric cars.
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This week we look at a very different style of painting and a very different type of paint. We've seen some incredible street and that got us wondering, what makes spray paint spray? Does each paint can have it's own molecular signature? How can you get spray paint off?
Join us this week for all things aerosolized as we explore the science behind spray paint. Listen in as Dr. Dimos explains the process of making paint spray and Dr. Lex tries to say femtolaser without tripping over the word.
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And we're back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week we're discussing the ever-evolving science behind art conservation and restoration. Dr. Dimos leads down a very technological pathway of imaging techniques and paint analysis. Dr. Lex discusses art restoration, making this worse before making them better and of course, there's a manage of poisonous paints.
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Join us in welcoming a very special guest for this episode, Sam Boyd. Aside from being related to one of the hosts, Sam is an artist who works in oils and figurative art. We talk with Sam about his artistic journey, how his process works and of course perspective. There is so much math and science that underlies art and this conversation opened our eyes to the intricacies of integrating art and science.
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Hello! Well we thought we had gone through all the colors we were going to discuss but as has often happens in science, we found something new and interesting and we just had to share! So after going through the entire rainbow and black and white, what is left? Well the colors brown and pink and while these might not leap to the mind when thinking about paintings, or colors you love, they are fascinating!
1:30: Dr Lex walks us through pink. We will learn what makes pink, how it got its name and why the sky turns pink at sunset. There's also an amazing scientific discovery (no spoilers!) and some great artist tea to spill about this brilliant color.
10:13 Dr. Dimos takes us through the world of brown pigments and there is so much to learn. While brown seems simple and perhaps dull, it is truly an amazing pigment with a rich history and the ability to produce hauntingly beautiful art. Dr. Dimos delves into earthen brown tones, some with dubious ethics around them and some amazing paintings techniques.
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References from the episode:
- Pinkest Pink: https://culturehustle.com/products/pink-50g-powdered-paint-by-stuart-semple
- Grisaille Example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_and_the_Woman_Taken_in_Adultery_(Bruegel)
- Van Dyke Brown Example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskia_with_a_Flower
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Hello! This week's episode is about the quintessential Christmas colors: red and green. Now we know that it's past the holiday season (even by the most generous definition) but we still wanted to share this episode since it features some exciting science and interesting tidbits.
Dr Dimos walks us through red dyes, including more toxic pigments. He also discusses how a little beetle got to be one of the most popular red dyes in history we come back around to electric vehicle batteries again too!
Dr. Lex takes on green discussing one of the most toxic pigments and how arsenic reeks havoc on the body. We end with how Disney makes things disappear through paint and of course provide some fun cocktail party facts.
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Hello! This week's episode is about two bright and sunny colors, yellow and orang
Dr. Dimos walks us through numerous ways to make yellow, most of which are toxic. He talks about all the toxic ways you can make yellow pigment, and few relatively safe ones, including feeding mango leaves to cows (though that's not recommended).
Dr. Lex tackles orange pigments, which are unsurprisingly similar to yellow pigments. She discusses more toxic paints and even goes on a tangent about flow cytometry.
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Hello! This week's episode is about some colors that were highly symbolic in the Roman Empire (and elsewhere), we're taking a splash around the science behind white and purple pigments.
Dr. Dimos is blinded by the white but not so much that he can't provide some cool fun facts about white pigment. Find out about why Romans wore white togas when running for office and the very messy way lead white paint used to be made.
Dr. Lex has a royally good time talking all about purple dyes and trying to explain about methyl groups. Find out how a scientists looking for synthetic quinine discovered a popular purple dye and how a dog discovered that snails may be good for making pigments.
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Hello! We're back on track with our visual arts series. This time we go from how we see color to how color, specifically pigments, are manufactured. The science behind paint is a fascinating one indeed.
Dr. Dimos goes deep into the deepest blacks to talk about some fascinating black pigments, including one that uses a perennial podcast favorite, nanotechnology!
Dr Lex is blue, but not sad, about the wide array of blue pigments and their history and science. We even talk about the first blue dye created in 200 years.
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Hello Again - Welcome back to LuxeSci, the podcast to re-ignite your wonder by exploring the science behind luxury items.
We've taken a bit of a detour away from our regularly (or not-so-regularly) scheduled programming because it's our anniversary! Not our wedding anniversary but our podcast anniversary. One year ago (approximately) we launched this podcast. It started with Dr. Lex as the host and Dr. Dimos as the audio engineer. The podcast was a way to bring some creativity back into our lives and for us to share our natural curiosity and love of science with all of you. We also hope that the podcast has made learning about science a little more fun and re-ignited a sense of wonder in our listeners since it's a crazy, wild and wonderful world out there.
Since it's our first anniversary, we decided to talk about the science behind the traditional and modern first anniversary presents. Tune in to learn how to make paper and find out what a coordination polyhedron is.
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Time sure does fly. We've been in Greece in a little over a month and we're still getting settled and still exploring. If you'd like to follow our Greek adventures, check out our Instagram and Youtube.
For our last installment of the fine jewelry series, we're turning our curiosity and sense of humor on to a bit of an oddball in the gemstone world, Amber. Dr. Dimos does a deep dive into what amber is made of, it's long and storied history and some of its chemical properties. Dr. Lex has two amber-related stories about drug development and a little water bear that got trapped for eternity. As always, there are glossary terms, fun cocktail facts and plenty of fun science.
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We're so excited about this episode! For our 20th episode, we interviewed the intelligent, charming and fun, Lauren. She is the Director of Gemstones and Diamonds at Valerie Madison Jewelry and share our love of the science behind beautiful stones. Our conversation covered her journey from a geology major to a gemologist, where the best blue sapphire comes from and even a plug for a solar car team. You don't want to miss this one!
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Well that didn't go they way we wanted it to. We prerecorded some episodes so that we could publish through our transition to living overseas but didn't account for the editing time. If you'd like to follow our Greek adventures, check out our Instagram and Youtube.
Not to worry though, we have a great new episode for you now and just in time for us to take a little beach vacation on the Mediterranean. (Moving internationally is hard work, y'all). This is a bit of a throwback episode where Dr. Lex does the science-splaining and Dr. Dimos provides the plucky comic relief. On this episode we discuss the what coral is used in jewelry, how coral survive in tropical and deep waters and more nerdy facts. We also delve into why buying coral jewelry isn't the best idea and how scientists are using genetics to help with illegal coral trade. Of course we also have our helpful glossary of scientific terms and a fun fact for your next cocktail party.
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Better late than never, here's our episode on the king of gems, rubies! We're a little delayed since we're still packing up our house in preparation for our move abroad. Don't worry though, the science, the fun and the glamour will follow us across the Atlantic. On this episode we discuss the differences between rubies and pink sapphires, we rubies are so good for making lasers and the difference between rubies grown in marble and those grown in basalt. We also delve into how rubies can be used to monitor radiation dosage for cancer therapy. Of course we also have our helpful glossary of scientific terms and a fun fact for your next cocktail party.
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Just in time for the 4th of July here in the US, we're talking about everyone's favorite explosive aerial show, fireworks! Discover everything about how these festive sparklers work right along with Dr. Dimos and Dr. Lex. On this episode we discuss the components of fireworks that make them combust, how the colors are formed and even how to make shapes (guess which shapes are our favorites). We also delve into new manufacturing methods and some potential downsides of fireworks. Of course we also have our helpful glossary of scientific terms and a fun fact for your next cocktail party or fireworks display.
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Learn all about the chameleon of the gem world, sapphires! On this episode we discuss how sapphires gain the array of colors, electrical engineering uses of sapphires and even delve into the world of photonic biosensors. Of course we also have our helpful glossary of scientific terms and a fun fact for your next cocktail party.
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Join Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos as we discuss all things related to the queen of all gemstones, diamonds! We discuss how diamonds are born, how they can be colored and how engineers and biologists are using diamonds in unique and fascinating ways. We hope this episode expands your perception of this glamorous stone.
Why is platinum is so ubiquitous in electronics? What does this metal have to do with cancer treatments? Join Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos for an electrical engineer's and microbiologist's exploration into the science of this rare earth metal.
Did you know that silver is almost everywhere? This metal's high conductivity, malleability and natural antibiotic properties make it useful in many settings. Join us for a scientific romp through the world of silver.
How does amethyst get it's purple color? Why is quartz so prevalent in electronics? Join us in our podcast time machine as we go back a month to explore February's birthstone.
Hello!
We're taking a short break to re-imagine and solidify our format and content a bit. In the meantime, you can find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at LuxeSciPod where we'll continue #littleluxurymondays, #shelfcare and #sciencesip.
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Thank you so much for listening and supporting us. We're truly humbled by the response to the podcast. We look forward to a new episode in two weeks
Can a leopard ever change its spots? Why is leopard print such an enduring iconic fashion print? And how do those spots show up anyway? Join Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos as we delve into all things feline and spotty.
Join Dimos and I as we discover how garnets are being used in solid state batteries and how many lemons it would take to power at Tesla.
I am so excited about this episode because I have two special guests: one is an electrical engineer who works on rockets and the other loves to make cardboard rockets. Join us for a mission into the great unknown as we talk all things space tourism!
We've popped all the bottles and drank all the bubbly. Now learn what makes those bubbles so unique to champagne and how to optimize your champagne pairing experience. On this episode of LuxeSci, we dive deep into a glass of bubbly and all without the hang over the next day.
For the second in my holiday episode, we're talking things shiny and regal. Gold has become an essential holiday decor color in addition to maintaining its position at the top of the jewelry market. Come along with me as we learn about elements, nanoparticles and asteroids and how they all connect to gold.
We're doing a small series of holiday themed episodes. And what says "holiday" more than an orange? Right? If you're a little confused about what oranges have to do with December holidays, listen to our episode and also discover where oranges came from, why they are so good for you and a little about orange juice production. It's all things citrus on this episode of LuxeSci.
Where does cashmere come from? How is it made? Listen now to explore the genetic traits that make cashmere different from other wools, how materials scientists are working to make cashmere processing more sustainable and the impact cashmere production has on the environment. Stay warm!
I absolutely love anything sparkly and judging by the Spring 2022 collections from Fashion Week, so do today's designers. Listen now to find out how sequins are connected with DNA sequencing.
Plaid may seem like an everyday item, especially now during fall. But did you know that plaid helps researchers learn how we see? Come along with me on a journey to learn how our visual processing system works and plaid's role in figuring that out.
Ever wonder what sea foam and champagne bubbles have in common? Or how cashmere gets so soft? LuxeSci is a podcast all about exploring the science of luxury and igniting our wonder along the way. Come and join us for educational frolic through some fancy science about some fancy things.