Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species (RONS) are central to plasma medicine, sterilization science, and environmental remediation.

But what are they really?

In this episode, I break down:

• What makes a species “reactive”

• The major oxygen and nitrogen radicals

• How atmospheric pressure plasma generates them

• Why lifetimes and dose matter

• Measurement challenges and common misconceptions

• Where hype enters the field

This is a technical but accessible discussion from someone working in non-equilibrium plasma systems for medical and environmental applications.

If you enjoy deep, calm, scientifically grounded conversations — this channel is for you.