
The last element – signing off with gratitude
About this episode
According to the second law of thermodynamics, the entropy of a system will always increase. For a layperson, this means that all things must come to pass and nothing lasts forever. Since no person or thing can evade the laws of physics, this also applies to Bringing Chemistry to Life.
In this final message from Paolo, the series’ creator and host, we hear about how the series started and how it’s been fueled by the passion of guests, host, and listeners, alike. It is with gratitude that we reflect on the 55 episodes of great science, and great people, that we’ve been able to capture and share. Many of the conversations are timeless, but for now we say, goodbye. Thank you for being part of the journey!
Related episodes:
- Season 1, Ep.1: Human milk—it’s a matter of chemistry (aka The Start of it All)
- Season 4, Ep.2: Paul Anastas – The father of green chemistry (aka A Dream Come True)
- Season 4, Ep.10: Eric Scerri – The most famous unknow – the periodic table
- Season 5, Ep.5: Paolo Braiuca – Flip the script, meet your host, Paolo
The Archives:
- Access all 5 seasons, 55 total episodes, by visiting www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast.
- View the video of this episode on www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast.
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