Chemistry at the Pub - 19 June

Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol44 Issue24 17–21 June 2019

Goldmines, Silicon Chips & Volcanic Moons: Periodic Table in the Pub  

Sulfuric volcanoes on distant moons, new generation silicon chips and the way to find gold in your own backyard: they’re all linked by the periodic table. Come and find out why the periodic table is still inspiring exploration and discovery 150 years after Mendeleev discovered it.

Hear local researchers getting creative in the relaxed environment of Smiths Alternative café, as they share their element stories: expect comedy, cartoons, quizzes and songs (start practising the elements song!)

And there is still a slot available if you have something you’d like to share (more info below).

It’s free, thanks to the ANU Research School of Chemistry!

When: 6.30 PM Wednesday June 19.
Where: Smiths Alternative, 76 Alinga St
Cost: Free, but please register here

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/448387579243179/

The Line Up

Penny Brothers (ANU Chemistry) knows how to find everyone’s favourite element - gold. She’s going to let you in on the secret - it’s easier than you think!

 It’s the smallest element, hydrogen, and the smallest chemist, 5 year-old Matthew. Yes, the Khemistry Kid and his Dad, Trevor Rapson (CSIRO) are back.

 This spot vacant for you or a colleague: contact philuponscience@gmail.com if you have a story to share.

Sulfur’s had a bad rap, says Penny King (ANU Earth Sciences). OK, it smells a bit, but it helps us understand not only Earth’s history, but Mars, and even Jupiter’s moon Io.

Cartoonist and physicist Larissa Huston (ANU Physics) is going to share a tale of two nano-sisters, silicon and germanium.

Phil Dooley (Phil Up On Science) has discovered a horrific organism pumping out corrosive unstable chemicals. They’re called trees and they emit oxygen!

And the evening would not be complete without the Elements song, by Tom Lehrer - join Phil Dooley and Bruce Warrington (National Measurement Institute)