Season 2 · Episode 39
The Apothecary Diaries · S2E39
Aired on April 18, 2025
Science entries in this episode
Breech Presentation
In The Apothecary Diaries, Maomao diagnoses a breech baby and prescribes moxibustion. We explain the science behind this ancestral technique.
Salt, Ice, and Cold
Maomao makes ice cream with no refrigerator. We explain freezing-point depression, the NaCl-water eutectic point at -21°C, and colligative properties.