Category Archives: elements

Elements and the Amazing MBH Laser installation

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

I should have posted something after Elements – Kill or Cure but am only getting around to it now. In fact, I am only getting over it now. An amazing event with some 1600 people turning up and enjoying themselves … Continue reading →

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Amalgamating gold for real

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Before anyone writes in and tells me that I’m only concerned with the simple beauty of the process, let me draw your attention to two videos that show how you can use mercury to extract and purify gold and silver. … Continue reading →

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Iodine – a short introduction

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

For those of you coming to Elements on Friday 8 April, here’s a little taster of some of the weirdness you’ll be able to see at the iodine station down in the bowels of the Williams Lounge. In addition to … Continue reading →

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A little podcast – Elements 116/118

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

I’ve done a couple more podcasts for the Royal Society of Chemistry’s “Chemistry in its Element” series. The latest one to go online is about the mysterious elements 116 and 118. What the hell can one write about two elements … Continue reading →

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