by Derek Morrison, 26 May 2011
The University of Nottingham’s Periodic Table of Videos is an excellent example of science outreach. All 118 elements in the periodic table now have supporting and stimulating videos hosted on YouTube. Even if you don’t have an interest in the chemistry you have just got to admire the enthusiasm and creativity of the various presenters. And it’s not a bad recruitment approach either. The Periodic Table of Videos has made YouTube stars of some Nottingham notables, including Professor Martyn Poliakoff and Dr Peter Licence. It was the video journalist Brady Haran who dreamed up the idea. Just click on an element and off you go.
