Out of Our Elements

Out of Our Elements « Series from 2021

Series from 2021

Explore the surprising molecular connections of the everyday world.

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What Does Sweat Have to do with the Global Water Crisis?

Why is water so crucial to us—and to all life on Earth? The clues lie in our sweat.

This Explosive Gas is Heating our Planet. Can we Capture it?

Methane—the potent molecule we use to heat our homes—is also seriously heating our planet

Glass Is Making Your Internet Faster

Explore the properties of glass and how it forms the basis of the fiber optic network.

Is Biodegradable Plastic Actually Possible?

We have a plastic waste dilemma. Will innovative biodegradable plastics offer a solution?

Can Turning CO2 to Stone Help Save the Planet?

Can we turn atmospheric carbon dioxide into stone to help slow global warming?

How Did a Plane Find the First Molecule in the Universe?

How did the molecules that make our world—and us—come to be?