The Naked Scientists Podcast

19 February 2019

Periodic Table: 150 Au Years

We're celebrating the 150th birthday of the chemist's best friend.....

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The drum around the Earth

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Why is our planet like a drum?

QotW - Why are some people so good at accents?

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Microplastics bound up by bacteria

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Bacteria may be tricking animals into eating microplastics

Periods and groups

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Where did the periodic table come from? And how does it work?

Question of the Week

The image shows smoke rising from a candle.

Question of the Week

Why do candles smoke and smell?

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Richard was wondering why do candles make more smoke and smell after they've gone out...

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