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Once more, the periodic table drags us to hell — this time by way of ancient Greece.
72. Hafnium: The Isomer Bomb
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The science suggests hafnium can’t be used to create a gamma ray bomb, but that won’t stop the U.S. government from trying.
…Or After
I know I just pushed back the next episode by a week, but I’m afraid I need to do so again. This week, I’ve contracted a case of COVID, so now I’m surrounded by boxes and sick. I don’t have the kind of case that’s worryingly severe, but I’m spending most of my time sleeping rather than reading and writing. (Even if I had the script ready, it wouldn’t sound very good filtered through my phlegmatic larynx.)
I’m sorry to delay hafnium yet again — I’d certainly prefer not to have to do so! We’ll get back on track here ASAP. In the meantime, I hope all of you manage to remain healthy!
Next Episode: December 7
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a lovely and safe Thanksgiving, or if you’re not American, a lovely and safe Thursday.
My wife and I have spent the past week packing and unpacking cardboard boxes full of everything we own, which tends to take an awful lot of time! So rather than Monday, November 30, the next episode will be posted on Monday, December 7. Tune in then to hear all about hafnium!