Ashwin G

Friends of Periodic Table

Friends of the Periodic Table is a fun and friendly science podcast that brings chemistry to life. Each episode focuses on one element, sharing fun facts, real-world uses, and curious stories that make learning simple, engaging, and enjoyable.

Author

Ashwin G

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

109 - Meitnerium: The Rare Superheavy Element in Research Labs 11.07.2026

Meitnerium atomic number 109 is a synthetic superheavy element used in nuclear decay research and advanced atomic modeling studies

108 - Hassium: The Ultra Heavy Element of Relativistic Chemistry 10.07.2026

Hassium atomic number 108 is a synthetic superheavy element studied for relativistic electron effects and advanced heavy metal chemistry in particle accelerator research

107 - Bohrium: Testing the Limits of Periodic Trends 09.07.2026

Bohrium atomic number 107 is a synthetic superheavy element used to test relativistic chemistry and advanced periodic trends in nuclear physics research

106 - Seaborgium: Exploring the Chemistry of Superheavy Metals 08.07.2026

Seaborgium atomic number 106 is a synthetic superheavy element studied in particle accelerators to explore relativistic chemistry and the island of stability theory

105 - Dubnium: The Superheavy Element Testing Chemistry Limits 14.06.2026

Dubnium atomic number 105 is a synthetic superheavy element created in particle accelerators to test the limits of nuclear stability and advanced chemical behavior

104 - Rutherfordium: The First Superheavy Transition Metal 13.06.2026

Rutherfordium atomic number 104 is a synthetic superheavy transition metal studied to explore relativistic chemistry and the limits of periodic trends

103 - Lawrencium: The Final Actinide in the Periodic Table 12.06.2026

Lawrencium atomic number 103 is the final actinide studied in particle accelerators to understand relativistic electron behavior and periodic trends in heavy elements

102 - Nobelium: Probing the Limits of Nuclear Stability 11.06.2026

Nobelium atomic number 102 is a synthetic actinide studied to understand nuclear decay and stability at the extreme end of the periodic table

101 - Mendelevium: The Synthetic Element Expanding Atomic Theory 10.06.2026

Mendelevium atomic number 101 is a synthetic actinide created in particle accelerators to study nuclear stability and expand atomic theory in superheavy element research

100 - Fermium: The Extreme Heavy Element of High Energy Labs 09.06.2026

Fermium atomic number 100 is a synthetic actinide created in high energy labs to study nuclear reactions and the limits of atomic stability in superheavy element research

99 - Einsteinium: The Research Element Beyond Practical Use 08.06.2026

Einsteinium atomic number 99 is a synthetic actinide studied in advanced nuclear physics to understand atomic stability and heavy element formation

98 - Californium: The Neutron Emitting Research Powerhouse 29.05.2026

Californium atomic number 98 is a powerful neutron emitting actinide used in reactor startup oil exploration and industrial diagnostics advancing nuclear and materials science

97 - Berkelium: The Heavy Element Advancing Nuclear Science 28.05.2026

Berkelium atomic number 97 is a synthetic actinide used in superheavy element synthesis and advanced nuclear physics experiments expanding the boundaries of the periodic table

96 - Curium: The Space Power Isotope for Deep Missions 27.05.2026

Curium atomic number 96 is a synthetic actinide used in radioisotope heat sources and deep space missions advancing nuclear science and long duration space exploration

95 - Americium: The Smoke Detector Element Protecting Homes 26.05.2026

Americium atomic number 95 is a synthetic actinide used in smoke detectors and radiation sensors providing critical safety monitoring in homes and industry

94 - Plutonium: The High Energy Element in Reactors and Beyond 25.05.2026

Plutonium atomic number 94 is a synthetic high energy actinide used in nuclear fuel recycling and space power systems under strict global regulation

93 - Neptunium: The Reactor Byproduct with Future Potential 24.05.2026

Neptunium atomic number 93 is a synthetic actinide formed in nuclear reactors playing a key role in nuclear waste management and advanced isotope research

92 - Uranium: The Powerhouse Fuel of Nuclear Energy 23.05.2026

Uranium atomic number 92 powers nuclear reactors worldwide providing low carbon electricity and forming the backbone of global nuclear energy and strategic fuel security

91 - Protactinium: The Rare Actinide Bridging Thorium and Uranium 22.05.2026

Protactinium atomic number 91 is a rare radioactive actinide central to nuclear fuel cycle research and Thorium reactor development influencing advanced nuclear energy systems

90 - Thorium: Indias Nuclear Fuel for a Safer Future 01.05.2026

Thorium atomic number 90 is a radioactive actinide and potential nuclear fuel central to Indias three stage nuclear program and advanced reactor research for energy security

89 - Actinium: The Alpha Therapy Breakthrough Metal 30.04.2026

Actinium atomic number 89 is a radioactive actinide used in targeted alpha cancer therapy marking a major advancement in precision radiopharmaceutical treatment

88 - Radium: The Historic Radioactive Element in Cancer Therapy 29.04.2026

Radium atomic number 88 played a historic role in cancer therapy and radiation science continuing to influence modern nuclear medicine and targeted alpha treatments

87 - Francium: The Most Reactive Metal Ever Discovered 28.04.2026

Francium atomic number 87 is the most reactive alkali metal studied in nuclear physics and laser trapping experiments advancing fundamental atomic research

86 - Radon: The Invisible Radioactive Gas in Our Homes 27.04.2026

Radon atomic number 86 is a radioactive noble gas linked to indoor air safety and lung cancer risk driving radon detection technology and environmental monitoring worldwide

85 - Astatine: The Rarest Naturally Occurring Element 26.04.2026

Astatine atomic number 85 is the rarest naturally occurring element studied for advanced nuclear medicine and alpha therapy research in precision cancer treatment

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