8. Oxygen: Take What You Can Get
Element 8 brings us two different stories about a population that gets a little too swept up in the latest craze, happening to commit mass murder in the process.
5 Mar 201831min
7. Nitrogen: Taking The Good With The Bad
Today we meet one man who's responsible for the death of millions -- and the survival of billions.
19 Feb 201833min
6. Carbon: The Circle Of Life
Learn why carbon is the foundation of all life on Earth as we investigate a chemist's suicide, death by air pollution, and one very, very cold murder case.
12 Feb 201835min
5. Boron: Working Hard, Or Hardly Working?
Today, we look past boron's hard exterior to get acquainted with its softer side. Its confusing, gooey, softer side.
5 Feb 201817min
4. Beryllium: The Modern Sisyphus
As we try to dive deep into beryllium, we discover its irritating tendency to send us back to the beginning.
29 Jan 201821min
3. Lithium: The Element Of Surprise
We cautiously approach this explosively reactive element and learn about its surprising ability to stabilize moods, with a brief foray into Bolivian economics along the way.
22 Jan 201828min
2. Helium: Above All That
This week, we try to interact with helium, even though it really doesn't want to. Plus, we explore the occult side of chemistry, as described by the theosophists.
15 Jan 201818min
1. Hydrogen: Close To The Sun
As we investigate our first element, we'll meet warring balloonists, witness mass media's first major tragedy, and see how the tiniest mistake can cost a lot of money. Plus, we'll try to pin down wher...
8 Jan 201827min
