The Chemistry of Almost Everything

The Chemistry of Almost Everything

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Chemistry is involved in everything and is everywhere. This series explains how some of the processes work.

Professor Steven Ley from Cambridge University discusses the development of a molecule in his research lab. He describes a compound so strong that just a tablespoon full would cover an area the size of two football pitches.

We find out about the oil from Neem trees in India and the medical benefits it has. A hibernating frog and how he survives the freezing temperature. How humans survive in space and what role chemistry plays in this form of survival.

A slum district in Delhi that recycles equipment so it can be re-used for teaching chemistry. The relationship between chemistry, peace and war. How using chemistry can make money, especially in the pharmaceutical business.

How carbon plays a central role in the chemistry of creation. Sources of Nitrates and the developments in synthesizing nitrates. How chemistry continues after death - looking at the skeleton. Dangerous free radicals and their effect on the heart.

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  1. A very satisfying treatment for a subject (I have considered) rather dry.
    - Bravo to 'Element of the Week'!

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  2. The chemistry of survival episode is inspiring.

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  3. The history of English in ten minutes on the same channel is worth a laugh or two.

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  4. Woot mechanical reactions! *lights pipe*

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  5. The playlist appears to be in the wrong order- i just watched the last part before the first part? i think?
    Yep its all over the place:
    part 1: the conclusion of the neem research
    part2: the neem plant basic properties
    part 3: frog antifreeze?
    part 4: nitrogen properties?????
    all nover the shop

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