Substances Up Close
Sulfur: The Yellow Beauty
Capsaicin: The Essence of Spiciness
Ethylene: Double Benefit
Carbon Monoxide: Deadly and Undetectable
Iron: The Pillar of Civilization
di Denis Koshevoi
Elastic rubber, the smell of burning matches, the smoke above a battlefield, hot volcanic breath, God’s punishment, and unquenchable flames of Hell. What do these have in common? Sulfur! The beautiful yellow element behind it all, in today’s episode.
Like spicy food? Then you will like this episode! It's about capsaicin — one of the most important spicy substances found in chili peppers. Enjoy!
Ethylene is quite an important gas both for humanity and nature. It lets us produce stuff like plastic bags, and it’s crucial for development of many plants and their crops. Enjoy!
Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas, undetectable by human senses. It kills about 30,000 people every year worldwide. Where we encounter it and how to protect yourself — find out in this episode!
Iron is the most important metal for humanity. We dive into the forms of iron found in nature, how it's produced, its alloys, and how to fight rust. Enjoy!