Can we see atoms?
We see smaller and smaller objects through naked eye and microscopes, from hair to atoms.
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With the aid of Prof. Sir Harry Kroto, Dr Peter Wothers demonstrates that both Diamond and Graphite are indeed made of Carbon.
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Jonathan explains what graphene is and how it fits into the revolution in carbon science.
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Nesta Inspire Workshop
Harry Kroto and Jonathan Hare give a workshop at the University of Sussex to local school children and simultaneously video conference with children at Leicester, Imperial, Cardiff, and Edinburgh universities.
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They're awesome to have in the kitchen, but did you ever wonder how your microwave actually works? This is a quick introduction to the theory that makes our home microwave ovens possible. Here, Daniel covers the differences between microwave heati....
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An introduction to acids and bases using simple kitchen equipment and some 'invisible ink'.
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What are we made of?
Development of the ideas which persuaded us to accept the theory of atoms and molecules as constituents of matter.
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