In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we explore a listener's experience with peanut allergy immunotherapy — what it is, how the therapy works, and the odd and fascinating history of allergy treatments, including a 19th‑century scientist who shoved grass pollen up his own nose. Then we chat about “reef balls” made of oyster shells and concrete. These mini artificial reefs are being used to restore marine habitats and, in some cases, also hold cremated remains.Check out <a href="https://www.multitudeshows.com/simple-and-clean" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Simple and Clean here</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts!We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org *<a href="https://forms.gle/9TKr4uokFRA1Cgws8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">or fill out this form</a>* with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.A transcript and references for this episode can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">acs.org/tinymatters</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we explore a listener's experience with peanut allergy immunotherapy — what it is, how the therapy works, and the odd and fascinating history of allergy treatments, including a 19th‑century scientist who shoved grass pollen up his own nose. Then we chat about “reef balls” made of oyster shells and concrete. These mini artificial reefs are being used to restore marine habitats and, in some cases, also hold cremated remains.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out &lt;a href="https://www.multitudeshows.com/simple-and-clean" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Simple and Clean here&lt;/a&gt; or wherever you listen to podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org *&lt;a href="https://forms.gle/9TKr4uokFRA1Cgws8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;or fill out this form&lt;/a&gt;* with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A transcript and references for this episode can be found at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;acs.org/tinymatters&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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The history of allergy immunotherapy and how reef balls are restoring marine habitats.

[BONUS] Reef balls and peanut allergy immunotherapy: Tiny Show and Tell Us #43

 We want to recommend a new podcast called The Interface. It's the BBC's fiercly informed, fast and funny take on how tech is impacting all of us. We have become regular listeners and hope you enjoy it too! 

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We want to recommend a new podcast called The Interface. It's the BBC's fiercly informed, fast and funny take on how tech is impacting all of us. We have become regular listeners and hope you enjoy it too!

Introducing The Interface from the BBC

In this special crossover episode, Tiny Matters welcomes Alexis Pedrick, host of Distillations from the Science History Institute. You’ll hear the Distillations episode “The Mothers of Gynecology” — a powerful investigation into the racist origins of gynecology and the ongoing maternal health care crisis that disproportionately affects Black mothers. Through interviews with historians, clinicians, midwives, doulas, and public health researchers, the episode traces how racist myths about Black bodies — especially beliefs about pain tolerance — continue to shape medical care and outcomes. Following the episode, we unpack some of what you’ll hear, from the horrific exploitation of enslaved women by J. Marion Sims, to modern-day disparities that affect even the wealthiest, most famous Black mothers, including Beyoncé and Serena Williams.<a href="https://www.multitudeshows.com/spirits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out Spirits here</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts.<a href="https://forms.gle/pxyCeQ3LRea4SwiT8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send us your science facts, news, or other stories for</a>&nbsp;a chance to be featured on an upcoming Tiny Show and Tell Us bonus episode. And, while you're at it,&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/tinymattersnewsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to our newsletter</a>!All Tiny Matters transcripts and references are available&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters/episodes.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;In this special crossover episode, Tiny Matters welcomes Alexis Pedrick, host of Distillations from the Science History Institute. You’ll hear the Distillations episode “The Mothers of Gynecology” — a powerful investigation into the racist origins of gynecology and the ongoing maternal health care crisis that disproportionately affects Black mothers. Through interviews with historians, clinicians, midwives, doulas, and public health researchers, the episode traces how racist myths about Black bodies — especially beliefs about pain tolerance — continue to shape medical care and outcomes. Following the episode, we unpack some of what you’ll hear, from the horrific exploitation of enslaved women by J. Marion Sims, to modern-day disparities that affect even the wealthiest, most famous Black mothers, including Beyoncé and Serena Williams.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.multitudeshows.com/spirits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Check out Spirits here&lt;/a&gt; or wherever you listen to podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://forms.gle/pxyCeQ3LRea4SwiT8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Send us your science facts, news, or other stories for&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;a chance to be featured on an upcoming Tiny Show and Tell Us bonus episode. And, while you're at it,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://bit.ly/tinymattersnewsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;subscribe to our newsletter&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All Tiny Matters transcripts and references are available&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters/episodes.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode you will hear a powerful investigation into the racist origins of gynecology and the ongoing maternal health care crisis for Black mothers.

The Mothers of Gynecology: The centuries that led to today’s Black maternal mortality crisis

Chain Reaction is a new podcast from the American Chemical Society that links chemistry’s past to its future, revealing how this ever‑evolving science shapes the world around us, from the materials we use every day to the environment that we depend on. Each episode brings fresh perspectives and personal stories from chemists, engineers, and other scientists, as well as historians who guide us through pivotal moments in chemistry’s history. Together, we’ll uncover chemistry’s surprising connections, explore its interdisciplinary impact, and see how past discoveries set off the breakthroughs of today and the future.&nbsp;Whether you’re a student, an experienced scientist, or simply curious, Chain Reaction will show you how chemistry fits into the bigger picture — and why it matters now more than ever. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! <a href="http://acs.org/chainreaction" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">acs.org/chainreaction</a>Exec producer: Sam JonesProducer:&nbsp;Margot WohlResearcher: Bec RoldanProduction support: Michael David and Matthew RadcliffCover art: Joe ButeraSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;Chain Reaction is a new podcast from the American Chemical Society that links chemistry’s past to its future, revealing how this ever‑evolving science shapes the world around us, from the materials we use every day to the environment that we depend on. Each episode brings fresh perspectives and personal stories from chemists, engineers, and other scientists, as well as historians who guide us through pivotal moments in chemistry’s history. Together, we’ll uncover chemistry’s surprising connections, explore its interdisciplinary impact, and see how past discoveries set off the breakthroughs of today and the future.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re a student, an experienced scientist, or simply curious, Chain Reaction will show you how chemistry fits into the bigger picture — and why it matters now more than ever. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! &lt;a href="http://acs.org/chainreaction" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;acs.org/chainreaction&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Exec producer: Sam Jones&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer:&amp;nbsp;Margot Wohl&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Researcher: Bec Roldan&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production support: Michael David and Matthew Radcliff&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cover art: Joe Butera&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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Chain Reaction is a new podcast from the American Chemical Society that links chemistry’s past to its future, revealing how this ever‑evolving science shapes the world around us, from the materials we use every day to the environment that we depend on. Each episode brings fresh perspectives and personal stories from chemists, engineers, and other scientists, as well as historians who guide us through pivotal moments in chemistry’s history. Together, we’ll uncover chemistry’s surprising connections, explore its interdisciplinary impact, and see how past discoveries set off the breakthroughs of today and the future. 

Whether you’re a student, an experienced scientist, or simply curious, Chain Reaction will show you how chemistry fits into the bigger picture — and why it matters now more than ever. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! acs.org/chainreaction

Exec producer: Sam Jones

Producer: Margot Wohl

Researcher: Bec Roldan

Production support: Michael David and Matthew Radcliff

Cover art: Joe Butera

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new podcast joining the fam: Chain Reaction by ACS!

In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we go from nerdy house-party physics to the brutal realities of morning sickness (can you say range!). First, we unpack what 5D data storage is and debate what we’d personally toss into the “Memory of Mankind” salt mine in Austria. Then we tackle a listener’s question about whether science has any updates on what causes severe morning sickness.&nbsp;We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org *<a href="https://forms.gle/9TKr4uokFRA1Cgws8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">or fill out this form</a>* with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.A transcript and references for this episode can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">acs.org/tinymatters</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we go from nerdy house-party physics to the brutal realities of morning sickness (can you say range!). First, we unpack what 5D data storage is and debate what we’d personally toss into the “Memory of Mankind” salt mine in Austria. Then we tackle a listener’s question about whether science has any updates on what causes severe morning sickness.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org *&lt;a href="https://forms.gle/9TKr4uokFRA1Cgws8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;or fill out this form&lt;/a&gt;* with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A transcript and references for this episode can be found at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;acs.org/tinymatters&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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From nerdy house-party physics to the brutal realities of morning sickness.

[BONUS] 5D storage in the ‘Memory of Mankind’ and the root of morning sickness: Tiny Show and Tell Us #42

Science shapes every facet of our lives, but so much of its influence is overlooked or buried in the past. Tiny Matters is an award-winning science podcast from the American Chemical Society about tiny things — from molecules to microbes — that have a big and often surprising impact on society, past and present.&nbsp;From deadly diseases to forensic toxicology to the search for extraterrestrial life, hosts and former scientists Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti embrace the awe and messiness of science and its significance, asking questions like, "how was IVF invented?," "what do glaciers tell us about Earth’s ancient past?," and "why is smallpox the only human infectious disease we’ve eradicated?" New episodes every Wednesday wherever you listen to podcasts.

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