Big Picture Science - A Real Gas
Just because
something is invisible doesn’t mean it isn’t there. We can’t see gases in our
atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen, but we benefit from
their presence with every breath we take. From the bubbles that effervesce in
soda to the vapors that turn engines, gases are part of our lives. They fill
our lungs, give birth to stars, and… well, how would we spot a good diner
without glowing neon? In this episode, a materials scientist shares the history
of some gaseous substances that we don’t usually see, but that make up our
world.
Guest:
- Mark Miodownik – Professor of materials and society at the University College London and the author of “It’s a Gas: The Sublime and Elusive Elements That Expand Our World.”
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