YT: Video shown by The Professor (Martyn Poliakoff) during his presentation at launch UNESCO's International Year of the Periodic Table.

posted by Fantomas 3 months 3 weeks ago • 982 views • 4:44

YouTube: You may have read headlines suggesting that if you have allergies, you might be at greater risk of developing mental illness. But don't panic just yet. Hank unpacks these findings on this week's... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 1 year 3 weeks ago • 42 views • 5:48

Splenda is a "zero-calorie sweetener", at least in the US. Or at least, that's what it says on the packet. With the help of some Benedict's Solution, and his chemistry teacher, Alex is going to do some... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 2 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 789 views • 4:18

YouTube: Silly String. It’s awesome for pranks or party shenanigans, but this foam could also save your life someday.

posted by PlayhousePals 2 years 4 months 1 week ago • 340 views • 4:27

Similar to http://videosift.com/video/CrazyRussianHacker-shows-a-simple-way-to-make-clear-ice using a rectangular cooler and showing how to make clear ice in a block, rectangular prism, and a sphere.

posted by CrushBug 2 years 4 months 3 weeks ago • 884 views • 5:02

I took Orange Sunshine once [true story] YouTube: Inside chemistry labs, chemists work with what they call superacids. No one’s found a specific use for such a fantastically strong acid yet, but chemists... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 2 years 5 months ago • 789 views • 4:49

Love these vids; I learn something every time. Simply put, Sir Martyn Poliakoff explains every bit of the catalytic reaction of breaking the bonds within the Hydrogen Peroxide molecule, to somewhat dramatic... continue reading

posted by oblio70 2 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 138 views • 8:08

The wildfire in this video is actually an azeotropic mixture of trimethyl borate and methanol. Trimethyl borate burns with an intense green flame that looks very much like wildfire from "Game of Thrones". ... continue reading

Lately, mine has been on vacation! YouTube: Today we continue our unit on identity by asking where the mind resides. Hank explains the mind body problem and several approaches to the question of where... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 2 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 39 views • 9:07

From YT: Chemicals React!:

This video was taken in Papua, Indonesia. We saw it happen five or six times before we finally managed to capture it on video. The horsehair worms infect the prey and modify the brain chemistry in such... continue reading

posted by newtboy 3 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 981 views • 4:04

Come on baby ... light yours! YouTube: Why does fire burn? What’s the chemistry and physics of a flame? This week, learn about the beautiful science happening inside a flame!

posted by PlayhousePals 3 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 318 views • 4:12

A tribute, here is a little compilation of the cool experiments he did in his classes. If you are lucky enough to get to take this man's class, you are obligated to become a chemist.

posted by newtboy 4 years ago • 1,214 views • 2:58

"... buckyballs are all around us." YouTube: In 1985, scientists discovered that 60 carbon atoms could join up to form one big soccer ball shape: a buckyball! It’s a strange little molecule.

posted by PlayhousePals 4 years ago • 16 views • 4:47

An interesting video demonstrating the oxidation states of the transition metal Vanadium.

posted by Fantomas 4 years 2 weeks ago • 368 views • 6:03

"Everybody is worth something."

posted by PlayhousePals 4 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 86 views • 7:06

YouTube description: Make a beautiful colour changing liquid from cabbage juice, and explore the science of indicator solutions in this fun chemistry experiment for children. Download the infosheet... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 4 years 2 months 1 week ago • 15 views • 3:56

YouTube description: Teach children how to find the beautiful hidden colours in ink and use chromatography to solve mysteries. For info sheets and printable badges, click here: http://rigb.org/experimental/series-2/c... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 4 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 271 views • 3:58

iflscience: If there was ever a video that illustrated why safety goggles need to be worn in the lab, this is it. The guys over at Slow Mo Lab have poured 98% concentrated sulfuric acid over a kitchen... continue reading

posted by Zawash 4 years 5 months 2 weeks ago • 156 views • 2:25