Scientists in Nottingham (which is pronounced NOT-ting-um) have engraved the periodic table of elements on a human hair – for a birthday present. Which is possibly a complete waste of resources, but is still pretty interesting. The best thing about the video below is the narration provided by the hair’s recipient and original owner, Martyn Poliakoff. Watch.
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One more reason why science is cool
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged hair, Martyn Poliakoff, periodic table of the elements, science on 22nd January 2011 | Leave a Comment »
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