Out of Our Elements

Name: Out of Our Elements
Released: 2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show

Explore the surprising molecular connections of the everyday world.

2021 · 13m

EPISODE 1

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.
EPISODE 2

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
EPISODE 3

Glass Is Making Your Internet Faster

Explore the properties of glass and how it forms the basis of the fiber optic network.
EPISODE 4

Is Biodegradable Plastic Actually Possible?

We have a plastic waste dilemma. Will innovative biodegradable plastics offer a solution?
EPISODE 5

Can Turning CO2 to Stone Help Save the Planet?

Can we turn atmospheric carbon dioxide into stone to help slow global warming?
EPISODE 6

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

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

Season 1