Liquid Nitrogen in the Kitchen

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Oct. 20, 2007 Food & Drink

Liquid nitrogen is one of those incredible substances that cools as it melts. Kirsten Sanford tells how to use liquid nitrogen, or dry ice, in the kitchen. She is the host and producer of This Week in Science. Visit her Kirsten's podcast or website for more fun with science.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Bob Carlson, Jennifer Ferro, Thea Chaloner, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Holly Tarson

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