The Chemical Reporter

Podcast-Episode from 09.05.2007

 

Why do fireflies glow?

 

In warm summer nights you can see them: Small fluorescent insects known as fireflies or glowworms. But, how is this illumination or "glow" produced? Follow our chemical reporter.

 

Research on electroluminescence and on OLEDs: The BASF "Joint Innovation Lab – Organic Electronics"

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In these entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. Let the answers surprise you.

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Why does a mirror grow dark?


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How do engine coolants work?


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How is artificial rain produced?


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How does a sparkler work?


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How do you brew non-alcoholic beer?


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Do you have a question about chemistry in your everyday life? We collect them and The Chemical Reporter will try to answer it in an upcoming episode. Write to

chemicalreporter@basf.com.

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