The Periodic Table of the Elements

On the night of July 21, 356 BC, the sky over the city of Ephesus glowed with the flames of one of the most famous fires in World History. On the same day as Alexander the Great’s birth, the Temple of Artemis, a Wonder of the Ancient World, was reduced to rubble by fire. The dest ...  Show more

One of the most exciting areas of computing research right now is quantum computing. A quantum computer is totally unlike the traditional computer you are familiar with. It solves problems in a completely different way that has the potential to revolutionize certain fields. Howev ...  Show more

The periodic table is an invaluable tool for scientists across the planet -- but how does it work? In this episode, Allison and Robert explore the creation of the periodic table. Tune in to learn more about the history and structure of the periodic table.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the chemical elements. The aim and challenge in chemistry, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, is the understanding of the complex materials which constitute everything in existence since the Big Bang, when the whole universe emerged out of ...  Show more

If you’ve ever wanted to listen to two totally untrained, non-chemists who are fully unqualified to explain how the periodic table works nervously explain how the periodic table works, then this episode is for you. Chemistry majors, be warned.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva ...  Show more

Richard looks at the periodic table for your GCSE Chemistry exam. In this episode, he will look at how the periodic table developed and what the key features of the periodic table are. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Chemistry exam. For more info visit <a href="https://www.s ...