Welcome to the One Big Experiment Podcast! Join us as we explore the underlying science and mechanisms of everything in our lives, from the internal combustion engine to the reason why the minor key makes music sound sad. Because knowledge is power, and arbitrary knowledge is fun.

In this episode we look at the science of cooking, and what happens on a biological and chemical level when you apply heat to food in different ways.

Why Microwaving is (essentially) the same as Baking

In this episode we explore the science of taste, how it works on a chemical level, and why some people are more sensitive than others to bitter taste.