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• BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - What Happens to Film When it is Developed?

  - 2008-03-26

  LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Nowadays, most of us have a digital camera. In this case you wouldn't even ask such a question. You just print out the pictures. Developing pictures through classic photography is a bit more complic LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany,...

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• BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - What is Chewing Gum Made of?

  - 2008-03-19

  LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- You should be able to chew gum for some time without it dissolving. A determining factor is its chewable base. Nowadays, modern chewing gum consists mainly of a polymer mixture. In entertaining week LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, March...

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• BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - What is Dry Ice?

  - 2008-03-12

  LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Dry ice cannot be found in nature. It is just not cold enough here on earth. In outer space, on the planet Mars for example, carbon dioxide hardens and turns into ice. But who is going to...

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• BASF Podcast - Better Harvest in Spite of Climate Stress.

  - 2008-03-12

  LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In this Podcast you will learn about how plant biotechnology can help to make crops more tolerant against climate stress. LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In this Podcast you...

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• BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - How Does a Fluorescent Lamp Work?

  - 2008-02-27

  LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, February 27 /PRNewswire/ -- We usually think of a light bulb when thinking of light. Yet, a light bulb has very little in common with a fluorescent tube. In a light bulb, the light is generated by a filament. On the...

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• BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - How do Air Fresheners Work?

  - 2008-02-20

  LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, February 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Air fresheners capture the annoying odor molecules, no longer allowing them to smell. But how does it actually function? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, February 20 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

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• BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - How do Tanning Creams Make Our Skin Turn Brown?

  - 2008-02-06

  LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, February 6 /PRNewswire/ -- In western cultures, tanned skin is seen as beautiful and desirable. Even without sunlight, you can turn brown overnight with the help of tanning cream. But how does it actually function? In enter LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, February...

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• BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - How Does a Pocket Warmer Work?

  - 2008-01-30

  LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, January 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Surely you know of those practical plastic pouches which heat-up as soon as you bend the metal platelet inside. A good thing to have during winter: warm fingers are just a pants pocket away. But h ...

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• BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - What Makes a Match Ignite?

  - 2008-01-23

  LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, January 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Matches are practical. A box of red-tip, wooden matches fits into every pant pocket. Always ready to light a candle or fireplace. A swift move, a light crackling sound and the match is lit. It hap ...

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• BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - What Does Laundry Detergent Consist Of?

  - 2008-01-16

  LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, January 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Red wine, egg yolk, gravy, lipstick or chocolate - every spot has its own chemistry. Not an easy task for a laundry detergent, getting a variety of spots out of your clothing just like that. It ta...

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