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What’s an “Atomic Trampoline?”
A unique metallic glass called amorphous metal made a simple-looking disk astonishingly bouncy, leading NileRed to investigate its…
Can You Take Cinnamon Flavor from Styrofoam?
Purified styrene obtained from styrofoam cups was used to create cinnamon flavor using a chemical reaction known as…
Recreating Purple Gold (for Curiosity’s Sake)
The creator faced several challenges in the process of making purple gold, including the fragility of the alloy,…
The Stinkiest Chemical (That We Know Of)
You probably think you’ve smelled the worst odors known to man, but don’t worry: there are far worse-smelling…
Can Wood Ever Become “Transparent?”
YouTube channel NileRed attempts to make a piece of wood “transparent,” pushing several pieces through stages of chemical…
Can You Turn Plastic Gloves Into Hot Sauce?
NileRed returns with yet another slightly ridiculous yet all the while entertaining deep dive into odd chemistry, all…
The Odd Case of Making an Aerogel
In another video from YouTube personality Nigel Braun’s NileRed channel, he attempted to create an aerogel, which is…
Making Cotton Balls Edible—Like Cotton-Candy Edible
Nigel Braun, of the YouTube channel NileRed fame, recently attempted to convert cotton balls into something a bit…
How to Make Gold Pieces from Old Jewelry
Canadian chemist Nigel Braun, through his YouTube channel NileRed, shows the complex chemical processes required to retrieve spare…