Elements

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A close look at chemical elements, the basic building blocks of the universe. Where do we get them, what do we use them for and how do they fit into our economy?

Obscure Elements
Sep 28, 2016 – 30:00
Gold (Au)
Sep 21, 2016 – 29:59
Thorium (Th)
Sep 16, 2016 – 29:58
Platinum group (Pt, Pd, Ru, Rh, Os, Ir)
Sep 7, 2016 – 30:00
Arsenic (As)
Aug 31, 2016 – 30:00
Silver (Ag)
Aug 24, 2016 – 29:57
Iodine (I)
Aug 17, 2016 – 29:59
Hydrogen (H) - fusion
May 31, 2016 – 30:00
Cadmium (Cd)
May 25, 2016 – 30:01
Potassium (K)
May 18, 2016 – 29:56
Hydrogen (H) - energy
May 10, 2016 – 29:58
Zinc (Zn)
May 4, 2016 – 29:32
Hydrogen (H) - water (part 2)
Apr 27, 2016 – 30:00
Hydrogen (H) - water (part 1)
Apr 20, 2016 – 30:01
Noble Gases (Ar, Ne, Kr, Xe)
Mar 23, 2016 – 29:38
Germanium (Ge)
Mar 16, 2016 – 29:58
Radioactives (Po, Ra, Rn)
Mar 9, 2016 – 30:06
Tantalum & Niobium (Ta, Nb)
Mar 2, 2016 – 30:01
Beryllium (Be)
Oct 22, 2015 – 21:04
Magnesium (Mg)
Sep 30, 2015 – 34:30
Titanium (Ti) - catalysts
Sep 16, 2015 – 28:55
Hydrogen (H) - acids
Aug 19, 2015 – 39:58
Oxygen (O) - industrial uses
Aug 12, 2015 – 33:06
Titanium (Ti) - materials
Aug 5, 2015 – 32:08
Oxygen (O) - oxidation
Jul 29, 2015 – 38:24
Cobalt (Co)
Jul 22, 2015 – 46:02
Copper (Cu) - electricity
Jun 25, 2015 – 38:01
Copper (Cu) - materials
Jun 17, 2015 – 45:41
Boron (B)
Jun 11, 2015 – 42:05
Gallium & Indium (Ga, In)
Jun 3, 2015 – 49:27
Iron (Fe) - industrialisation
Apr 1, 2015 – 31:02
Iron & Manganese (Fe, Mn) - steel-making
Mar 25, 2015 – 31:06
Iron (Fe) - the Industrial Revolution
Mar 18, 2015 – 32:28
Technetium (Tc)
Mar 11, 2015 – 31:54
Fluorine (F)
Mar 4, 2015 – 42:31
Chromium (Cr)
Feb 26, 2015 – 33:15
Nickel & Rhenium (Ni, Re)
Feb 18, 2015 – 34:00
Uranium (U)
Oct 8, 2014 – 41:11
Lead (Pb)
Oct 1, 2014 – 38:19
Caesium (Cs)
Sep 24, 2014 – 38:04
Bromine (Br)
Sep 17, 2014 – 28:58
Plutonium (Pu)
Sep 11, 2014 – 37:36
Silicon (Si) - solar
Aug 18, 2014 – 38:27
Silicon (Si) - chips
Jul 31, 2014 – 39:38
Sulphur (S)
Jul 30, 2014 – 34:17
Tungsten (W)
Jul 29, 2014 – 34:31
Vanadium (V)
Jul 28, 2014 – 28:29
Nitrogen (N) - fertilisers
Jul 27, 2014 – 33:27
Nitrogen (N) - explosives
Jul 26, 2014 – 35:41
Carbon (C) - plastics
Jul 25, 2014 – 34:48

Recent Reviews

hfhdrjudsde

So cool

I’m just started the podcast he is the element I’m on
MTF: Commander BoB

Amazing

Why did they stop at 2016 this show was great
123456SAF

The Science Geek in me loves this

These podcasts are well produced and full of fun and insightful facts. They appear to be issued sporadically, so they are a nice surprise when they show up in my queue. I have recommended them to my chemistry professor sister.
Anton Rang

Absolutely fascinating

If you're interested in chemistry or some of the many ways our economy uses raw materials, this is a great series to listen to. If you aren't, listen to an episode and perhaps you will be!
Arden77545

Science at its absolute Best!

15/10. This is the Absolute Best Science/Chemistry podcast about the science of all the Elements as we know them. This is well produced podcast, very interesting, educational and entertaining. I'm so much smarter because of this podcast. More More More!
MtnmanAz

I am so happy when a new ‘Elements’ episode shows up on my feed!

these seem to be released sporadically so it’s always a nice surprise to see a new one … entertaining, informative and fast paced … I love it!
Kjfitz

Mix of History, Economics, and Science

I like how each episode is a great mix of History, Economics, and Science. Fun to listen to. Definitely not just dry facts.
urbananchorite

Love this! More please.

Hoping the series is just on a seasonal break. So interesting. I like that they cover where it’s found, how it’s refined/extracted, how it’s used, history of its use and outlook for the future. All with humor and aplomb.
tiltedsailor

Hurray!!!

What a pleasant surprise to find the little blue dot next to this podcast this morning. Look forward to more. The info is so well presented.
Bobnky

More elements please

Great podcast, please, please, continue.
Michael Dominick

More Episodes Please

What a great concept, and so fascinating! Please make more.
doughfam

Waiting for more!

This is an awesome podcast, I checking daily for new episodes. Please make more my kids and I really enjoy listening.
HBOnonono

Don't do this to me

Great series but have the episodes stopped? I'm hooked but there aren't any new episodes. So many more elements left.
wolfeman8

ELEMENTS (bbc world)

Please cover more elements. It is very enjoyable and helpful to understand may of the uses and why various elements are valuable, useful, and need to be conserved. The facts about helium and how and why it needs to be conserved was illuminating. One additional item that helium is used for is for very deep diving beathing mixtuers that doesn't cause the beens like nitrogen does. Please keep them coming.
All_Totoro

Incredibly entertaining and informative

Fantastic podcast and production! A perfect blend of science, economics, and history.
DegausserInaJar

Most interesting Podcast I have heard in a long time

When will there be another?
Dr.Jeff.H

Great

More episodes, please!
acthoo

great idea, but I guess they decided to stop?

no more episodes?
kajakitten

A really neat concept

They actually go to wherever the element in question is processed/used, and it's a really interesting way to think about materials. Some of what they talk about is stuff that's bothered me since I was a kid.
Kas1701

Most interesting

You think the elements exist in boundless quantities, but no so for all of them. A very interesting examination of the elements and their role in our lifes.
Chemfan3.1415962

New episodes?

This podcast is great! When will there be a new episode?
Bluetrout

Great information.

Awesome podcast full of great information. Fun insight on the elements that make up our universe.