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The Life Scientific: Andrea Sella - Chemist

Jim Al-Khalili meets science showman Andrea Sella and discovers how his theatrical chemistry demonstrations are thrilling audiences.

Andrea Sella is a science showman, whose theatrical demonstrations of chemistry are filling theatres up and down the country. He talks to Jim al-Khalili about his life scientific. Andrea is also Professor of Materials and Inorganic Chemistry at University College London and he and Jim discuss whether he would rather be known for his research into rare metals than for his whizz bang displays.

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18 minutes

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Sun 7 Oct 2012 23:32GMT

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  • Mon 1 Oct 2012 18:32GMT
  • Tue 2 Oct 2012 03:32GMT
  • Tue 2 Oct 2012 10:32GMT
  • Sun 7 Oct 2012 06:32GMT
  • Sun 7 Oct 2012 23:32GMT

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