The Episodic Table of Elements

A podcast about the fascinating true stories behind each element on the periodic table.

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43. Technetium: Naturally Synthetic

Posted August 12, 201900:19:50

It's only after we gave up searching for this element that we found it out in the universe.

42. Molybdenum: Conventional Weapons

Posted July 29, 201900:36:16

Before we talk about one big gun, let's discuss 1,500 years of military technology.

41. Niobium: No More Tears

Posted July 15, 201900:19:01

We delve into elemental etymology today, and get to investigate a chemical phenomenon.

40. Zirconium: Burning Up, Melting Down

Posted July 1, 201900:14:45

Today, we reach the last element on the periodic table -- but only alphabetically speaking.

39. Yttrium: It’s A Quiet Village

Posted June 17, 201900:27:03

Welcome to the sleepy Swedish town of Ytterby. I hope you like it, because we'll be spending an awful lot of time there later in the series.