Tag: chemistry
How Are Condoms Made?
Ever wondered how condoms are actually made? From rubber trees in Southeast Asia to the foil wrapper in your drawer, the journey of a condom is a fascinating blend of biology, chemistry, and high-speed engineering.
How Did Life Begin?
Explore the science of life’s origins, from prebiotic chemistry to the first cells in Earth’s primordial oceans.
From Pliny to the Periodic Table: The Books That Built the Foundations of Science
The first selection from the Barry Yampol Library traces the evolution of scientific understanding from the dawn of printing to the rise of modern chemistry.
How Arsenic went from Poison to Medicine
Arsenic! It’s been used as everything from a poison to an early cancer treatment, and famously, the first cure for syphilis. In this video, I’ll walk you through the history of arsenic in medicine.
What's In Dandruff Shampoo?
Chemist Breaks Down Head 'n Shoulders Ingredients
The Most Dangerous Elements on the Periodic Table
Within the periodic table loom many potential hazardous elements. Some elements are dangerous due to their toxicity. Others are dangerous because of how they respond, react, or even explode in the outside environment. And perhaps the most threatening elem...
All About Colored Diamonds
Who loves Diamonds? We do! Colored Diamonds? Even better! These special gems are downright gorgeous and we can't wait to walk you through the different colors diamonds come in and just how these gems get their colors! With lots of science, beautiful speci...
The Periodic Table Song
The COMPLETE Periodic Table! It's always easier to learn through song.