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Today we meet one man who’s responsible for the death of millions — and the survival of billions.
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Tag: World War II
5. Boron: Working Hard, Or Hardly Working?
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Today, we look past boron’s hard exterior to get acquainted with its softer side. Its confusing, gooey, softer side.
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3. Lithium: The Element of Surprise
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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.
1. Hydrogen: Close To The Sun
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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 where hydrogen belongs on the periodic table.