Joe and Fergus chat about all things mercury and find that there's much more to it than just thermometers! 

It's been used since ancient times - some thought it was the key to eternal life, despite its poisonous nature. 

Find out more in this week's episode.

Joe and Fergus chat about all things mercury and find that there's much more to it than just thermometers! It's been used since ancient times - some thought it was the key to eternal life, despite its poisonous nature. Find out more in this week's episode.

S1E9 - Episode #9 - Mercury

Probably Manchester's best student-run science-themed radio show and podcast!  Every episode is themed around a particular chemical element.

Presenters Fergus, Carys and Joe chat about what makes each element interesting and what it is used for, as well as playing science games and interviewing real-life scientists about their research. 

Think science and fun repel like particles with the same electric charge?  Think again!

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Probably Manchester's best student-run science-themed radio show and podcast! Every episode is themed around a particular chemical element. Presenters Fergus, Carys and Joe chat about what makes each element interesting and what it is used for, as well as playing science games and interviewing real-life scientists about their research. Think science and fun repel like particles with the same electric charge? Think again!

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