Blaze of Steel: Explosive Chemistry - with Andrew Szydlo

Andrew Syzdlo, chemist and school teacher, explores the chemistry of iron and steel. Featuring cool science experiments, explosions and pyrotechnics, this inspiring teacher challenges our perception of these metals' permanence.
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After the storming success of his family-friendly talk at the Ri, Andrew Szydlo returns to take us through the fantastic world of steel and iron.
This demonstration-packed performance features spectacular white hot reactions, crazy colour changes, welding, angle grinders, gunpowder, 8 pence coins and a working car engine!
Andrew Szydlo is a chemist and secondary school teacher at Highgate School, well-loved by pupils and Ri attendees alike.
He has given public lectures around the country, been featured on TV shows and has become a popular part of the Ri Channel in the last year.
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[@Someguy200023]

Fell asleep with youtube on, wake up to some old chemist dude talking faster than my tired mind can process. Thanks youtube for trying to fill my sleeping brain with chemistry. 10/10 Would gladly be woken up by Andrew Syzdlo again!

[@kgm1000uk]

I don’t think anyone could possibly sleep during this lecture!

[@badbowtie7450]

Funny, same thing happened to me tonight. Woke up an hour into this video. Was having a strange dream before I woke up. Think I know why now lol

[@kjroller6582]

@@badbowtie7450 Same thing just happened to me, so interesting especial considering i fell asleep listing to a comedy skit

[@liamhenderson3753]

I was woken up by Andrew Syzdlo too, at a Jimmy Saville house party

[@gregmcgregginton574]

Happened to me too. I fell asleep watching true crime documentaries and somehow KZbin was playing this now that I woke up, and I love it! Gonna watch it all again from the beginning some time soon.

[@PykoPon_]

Never have I ever heard someone present so well while at the same time sound like their on the verge of a breakdown.

[@AlbertLebel]

Yes, I am so interested in he is explaining but my brain can not keep up with him

[@royflacko6531]

never seen anyone tell another individual to put their face by an active angle grinder either...

[@maxkite4170]

Hahaha! Imagine him in a committee meeting!!!

[@knkyclpy]

Chaotic , to much meaningless words, by the time you see the result you ve forgotten what what he's trying to show

[@Baerschi100]

@@knkyclpy some kind of chaotic genius. I cant hardly hold up with his speed but in the same time i like his way of humor and kindness. But I think his speed fits in with today's media consumption behavior :D

[@Antifrost]

"I don't understand what I'm doing, I can't even do it, but we're getting a result" No joke, this is essentially the scientific method at work right here.

[@manuelmorris4692]

My favorite mad scientist. And his two helpers. Every genius who has ADHD needs some helpers. I'd never leave one of his lectures unless I had to take my kid to the hospital.

[@benjohnston9455]

I've never heard such a polite professor, every sentence is almost started with either "if you don't mind" or "if you will allow me".

[@aamon3]

Most of 'em are just like "Ok, now i'm gonna do 'dis"

[@LiberalsGettheBulletToo]

Usually, they're saying that college isn't for debate, and that if I want to question P+P theory, then I should graduate and write the text-books.

[@kbee225]

He's British what do you expect?

[@TheLtVoss]

@@kbee225 yeah just a well mannerd British chemist who is talking to guests not his students

[@marklinsdell7527]

because hes talking to young children, id expect nothing less

[@ericmelton4630]

My favorite mad scientist. And his two helpers. Every genius who has ADHD needs some helpers. I'd never leave one of his lectures unless I had to take my kid to the hospital.

[@zidenzz]

this professor is speed running a presentation

[@kisituamir9255]

Thanks

[@thewronggamer1054]

❤❤

[@jakospence]

This comment is perfection *chef’s kiss*

[@fukkitful]

Dude gonna need to wear an oxygen mask buy the end.

[@najmaht.a.1314]

“I don’t understand what I’m doing but I just want to show you some nice colors.” Me during every lab practice 😂😂

[@alexwright6038]

It's at The Royal Institute so they are "nice colours"

[@vivekray2276]

WOW. He makes chemistry so damn interesting. Loved him. We need teacher like him.

[@tek4]

He is passionate and not beaten down by lack of funding. Proper funding and compensation can do wonder for those who have passion.

[@scottsammons7747]

Thanks to KZbin we all have Andrew as a teacher. For a long time

[@swissmanjap]

Please someone give this man his own TV show, it would be a powerful weapon against science denialism and they wouldn't even realize they're learning. This guy is amazing

[@macinfloydvolk]

We don’t deny science. We deny politicizing science and using it to control us and remove freedoms. Wear your mask! Because science! When the real science says otherwise. Also replacing religion with science is something we frown upon. Known as science as a religion.

[@williambradley611]

The Thermite Reaction is a cheap way to make pure iron. Its a reaction between a metal oxide and and powders or shaving of the following metals zinc, aluminum, titanium or magnesium. Here is a example of a thermite reaction Mg+FeO2=MgO2 and Fe. The Thermite Reaction needs a insane amount of heat to start way hotter than a normal lighter or a normal fire can reach.

[@ng21644605]

I graduated from high school in 1965 and watching this teacher makes me wish I had teachers just like him. It must be a wonderful experience to have a teacher who Loves his profession as much as this guy does.

[@chrisharrison763]

He's a high school teacher. You can treat your kids to that wonderful experience if you can afford the £6,000 per term school fees.

[@HidekiShinichi]

@@chrisharrison763 which everyone can affoard but those money are stolen from people and spend without their consent on a public school system that drives good teachers away because of how wastefull and inefficient it is making teachers wages lower than they should be for the same amount of money spend

[@laurasomebody]

It's hard to not get excited about chemistry... It's that passion and teachers like him that helped me get my chemistry degree.

[@silvanovilla174]

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[@tomjones3993]

Great presentation. Wish I lived in London to attend these in person. The students of this man should consider themselves very lucky.

[@misterjib]

Royal Institute Christmas lectures are broadcast on UK TV each year, one of the best things about Christmas holidays imo

[@tonybates9107]

Isn't his manner and passion and mad scientist all in one just wonderful! I wish I'd learned from someone who taught in such way as to embed wonder.

[@K31TH3R]

I love Mr. Szydlo's energy, he presents as if the building has been set ablaze and he wouldn't waste a perfectly good fire if there's chemistry to be demonstrated with it.

[@Kevin-ju1kb]

Thanks to being stuck in the house i now have an Honorary Doctorate from The Royal Institution. Thank You Royal Institution for posting all of these videos to You Tube.

[@TheRoyalInstitution]

We hope they're making isolation a bit more productive!

[@nmsspacedude1793]

Ah - this is exactly My experience too! I've subbed! These talks are all fascinating and very informative!

[@GoGoX1]

@@nmsspacedude1793 So have I!

[@AlbertLebel]

I hear that. But this man needs to ease off the coffee LOL. Absolutely brilliant tho

[@mcseedat]

Ted who?

[@skyym3629]

I actually watched this from beginning to end. I couldn't stop watching it. That science teacher is one of a kind. He is the type of person that changes the world we live in by not only teaching but by building excitement in the learning process. Because of these types of teachers, our world has come leaps and bounds in the last century or so. You could just see the passion in this man to show others what he had uncovered in his studies. Awesome presentation and I am very thankful it was saved on video for generations to come. Definitely a thumbs up.

[@sharpfang]

and then gets fired due to protests of "concerned parents" who don't want their children in "danger"...

[@MrBoreray]

He's cast from the same rare mould as Magnus Pike and Heinz Wolfe

[@duanecotter1463]

I wish I had a science teacher like him. I may have been motivated to be a Nobel Prize scientist

[@petercarey7133]

Agreed thanx, i too enjoyed this mans enthusiasm -my dad is a ret.chem.teacher and shares his abundant knowledge with my brothers and i, we never could 'stump' him on a question. lots of laughs, this man is Great. thumbs UP .

[@diGritz1]

Me too.... But I watched it at 2x speed. "0_o"

[@helemari86]

He is the perfect chemistry professor, pleasant to listen, competent, passionate.. and a bit crazy! :)

[@asganaway]

agree

[@dtiydr]

No not really pleasant to listen to, he should have had little pauses while he was taking not continually talk for 2 hours.

[@theterribleanimator1793]

@@dtiydr nobody is perfect.

[@dtiydr]

@@theterribleanimator1793 I am but I have never said that anyone else was.

[@ukaszhutnik3286]

a bit??!!:)

[@teamja1088]

It is a treat to watch a lecture by a chemist who deeply loves his trade. Despite all of his years and experience in chemistry, he is as excited as a young child when educating the audience of just a small fraction of what he himself has learned over his career. Awesome.

[@hgrace0]

He has a clear joy of sharing his knowledge with the children. It’s fantastic

[@PhilipLilien]

Love this guy. He is one of the most amazing speakers ever. This is like a single paragraph two hours long.

[@superscatboy]

The energy of this man is incredible... I'm exhausted just watching him!

[@dionlindsay2]

That's the trouble I have with the show. I can't hear what he's saying for listenng to him

[@HarrisIrfaan]

Oh lord I'm rolling on the floor laughing as every comment is so true the man's a genius a comedian. All round good guy.. made my day.

[@Nightcrawler333]

So true..

[@Jazz8855]

You imagine trying to hold more than 100 grown adults attention for longer than 5 mins ? You can't even hold your parents attention for 2 mins

[@superscatboy]

@@Jazz8855 Who are you getting angry at?

[@jkalash762]

This guy gives me Robin Williams playing an older English chemistry professor vibes. Love it! Very entertaining and informative presentation work.

[@EricHorchuck]

What an absolute joy Professor Andrew Szydlo is. I really wish that when I was growing up I had access to such an inspirational teacher who showed so much love for science and teaching while being respectful & down to Earth. The world needs WAY more educators like Professor Szydlo. Take care, -Eric 👨‍🔬

[@SaltyMuthafokka]

"I will probably have to stop talking, but I can't stop talking, so I'll keep on talking" hahaha This guy is great!!!

[@scottbranand6335]

A true genius, his brain and thoughts are simply true fast for his mouth, "very very indeed and If I just might thank you indeed very and just thank you watch my dear very indeed" - a brilliant mind

[@FlyingButterHorse]

Best comment ever. Period.

[@OndrejFicek]

49:38 "I have no idea what it is, but it's beautiful!"

[@t3chnothrash593]

Really excited to watch and bought back many memories from when I did all these experiments at Chemistry at High school in Australia 1984-1988 period. This video and the previous one with Professor Andrew Szydlo gave me a quick review of what I done in years of Chemistry. So many years have past and I was a 100% Chemistry student, These videos where treasure for me as I have not been into Chemistry since 1988. Thank you Professor Andrew Szydlo I wish I had a professor like you back in the day. TOP !

[@chrisbryson5720]

I love how passionate this guy is

[@MrOlgrumpy]

Thank you professor,you are rekindling this grumpy old man's interest in science

[@pierre-lucmorin979]

'' If hydrogen is being produced we must not waste it, and therefore we shall burn it '' ahahah good thinking !

[@WasifChowdhury737]

Luke Bassman 30:13 . Best quote so far...

[@harrickvharrick3957]

I am thinking that seems exactly the thing that you would only say if you did NOT think. As things are now, he cannot breathe that oxygen any more, and he already was under his breath.So to me his idea of when things 'have gone to waste' seems to be a bit off.

[@01MrCapricorn]

@@harrickvharrick3957 I'd bet good money that he thinks A LOT more than you do.

[@duanecotter1463]

Making of a mad scientist

[@NLB90805]

Hydrogen is the most plentiful element in our universe. Over half of all elementary particles are hydrogen. If we didn't have all the Hydrogen in our universe as we have now, there would be a lot less class III stars which are required in the crrstioeruniver69se to create new, heavier (Moler Mases)- elements. To think about it, the heaviest element a Star Can or Will prod during their lifetime.

[@GentryRobin]

I love this man. I wish I was introduced to this as a child in this way.. I'm 54 and I wish to restart my life now..! I'm very excited for the young minds in that room and the path that many are now on..

[@AlbertLebel]

I am right about there myself, took up lock picking as a hobby on my channel, not quite science but each one is like a puzzle to figure out

[@ronhooverafollowerofjesus7297]

It is now almost 2 am. I started watching and couldn't stop. Thank you for a wonderful reminder of high school of 45 years ago!

[@cherriedquat]

The RI videos are always so lovely. The lecturers' passion for their subjects always infects me, always. When I watch this, I get a smile on my face, and want to start a lab replicating whatever experiments they did.

[@G0LDUCK]

I could watch this guy burn iron all day.

[@bitsofskin2088]

I LOVE this guy. The energy and passion behind his talks/presentations is just brilliant. Thank you, Sir. Andrew Syzdlo.

[@oWxrp]

Andrew is one of the kindest teachers I have seen, thank you Royal Institution for putting him, can you put more videos of him... please!

[@teridactyl1250]

Search ‘shedloads of szydlo’. 8 videos of Andrew, six of them over an hour long

[@HSamee]

@@teridactyl1250 thank you. 🤩

[@grey7603]

This is precisely the quality media we need broadcasted in the US to inspire intelligence in our youth. Instead, it's clear that largest media conglomerates (Comcast and Time Warner) believe American's should be fed fodder composed of asinity to increase rankings and appease shareholders; instead we've been endowed with shows like "Wives of Blah", "Honey Boo Boo" and "Ghost Hunters" (slaps forehead).

[@maybewise]

Hey. Ghost investigation shows are the bomb.

[@mosipd]

I know, right? if only people spent their days watching chemistry videos on KZbin maybe they'd be half as smart as you.

[@mosipd]

Not sure I understand your point there mkbxtr44.

[@fedzalicious]

Allow me to clarify, Mosipd. Whether or not it was your intention, your first comment comes off as sarcastic and bitchy. You made reference to someones intelligence. Your uploaded videos consist of "a fallen power line" and "throwing a rock in slow-mo". Your videos don't exactly demonstrate your towering intellect, and the reply to your comment points this out. If you are still having trouble understanding this, you probably never will.

[@jetli8703]

you're not to bright...are you?

[@detaart]

I know i've said it before, but he is an amazing speaker.

[@doggonemess1]

+detaart Every once in a while, his voice pitches up and acquires a timber that reminds me of John Cleese. Can you imagine John Cleese as a science teacher? That would RULE.

[@takumi2023]

+detaart i dont like his stutter its a bit annoying to hear.

[@80009]

+detaart He could pause once in a while. Exhausting pace for a 2 hour lecture.

[@purerizzo]

+Tapio Hirvikorpi I think it's more a case of exposing as many ideas as possible without going into too much depth, in a short period of time.

[@alexandrugheorghe5610]

@blabla62871 I disagree. Kids get a lot of theory and whatnot at their school. What they miss most and always argue in school (I did that too btw) is the practicality of what we actually learn. We don't want to be robots, we want to know how to apply what we learn to the real world and enjoy our results. I think this presentation was a work of a genius because it captured the history of the humans and put it together with the way science works. This not only gave the kids the insight of how sometimes scientists get things wrong, but how we move along with mistakes and learn from them but still enjoy what we do! If it would be a priority nowadays, I'd say that we should must in all of our efforts avoid our kids from becoming a less critical thinking sheep but be more enthusiastic about the world around us and also grateful to the humble beginnings of the human specie. Please note his remarks along the way, I'd say probably the most important one was the one regarding the engine: it's always good to know how things work, to apply the knowledge, to fix things and get the feeling of accomplishment and enjoyment yourself for the sake of it and not for the money or whatever. So it's also a lesson on morale, ethics and character which goes in tandem with Faraday's humble beginnings too (a reference he also made). Just my two, ergh.. octo pennies.

[@Sash248]

Rob : picks up heavy weight in front of the audience Professor : he's pumping IRON you see..

[@PeteSnipe]

Energy, enthusiasm and expertise. This is what the RI Christmas lectures SHOULD be like, but in recent years have been a shadow of their former selves. Most enjoyable and entertaining. Sure to engage young people.

[@SpeakShibboleth]

When he pulled out the mouth organ, I lost it. Just an amazing exposition. Thanks

[@Pnicolodi3]

not quite sure how i came across this video, but WOW did this dude get me excited about chemistry! cheers!

[@gilloselton824]

He's such fun. I wish he'd been My chemistry teacher.

[@levipernet2533]

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[@levipernet2533]

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[@jerrymilliner4720]

Cool dude 🚹🚹

[@garymcintyre1498]

This old chemist guy had me watching til the end , he is definitely passionate about chemistry, will be watching more of him . 100% the best on KZbin.

[@casedup]

"I can't even understand what I'm doing, but I'm doing it." 🤣🤣 absolutely brilliant!

[@erikziak1249]

I wish I had teachers like him. But nevertheless, I am grateful for understanding English, having internet access and freedom to watch this. This public lecture brings memories not only from metallurgy. Too bad that the school was (or still is) so poor that we did very little chemical experimenting and everything about chemistry was only dull theory with an underpaid, unmotivated teacher. No wonder I completely skipped the lectures and still managed to get a decent grade (at least in chemistry). So many topics, so little time. I wonder how much he actually managed to get into this talk, but at the cost that everything is being told so briefly, that one can easily be confused. And amazed, which was probably the goal of this lecture and I hope it inspired young people in the pursuit of knowledge and hopefully also understanding. I wish they end up better than a simple college drop-out with no life, spending evenings on KZbin writing silly comments.

[@MrLittlelawyer]

Erik Žiak I encourage you even now to learn more about chemistry. I was home schooled, thus no chemistry teacher to give me a lecture, boring or otherwise, however I have read many books about chemistry, and done lots of experimentation in my laboratory in my backyard. Its incredible, and teaches you a great deal about the world around you, in ways you wouldn't expect. So even if you aren't going into chemistry, don't do a chemistry related job, I would encourage you to perhaps buy a few books, a little glassware or instruments (a lot of stuff you can find around the house), and do some little experimentation at home as a small side hobby!

[@erikziak1249]

MrLittlelawyer Thank you, but I barely bring myself to vacuum the house or wash the car... I have zero energy and just exist from day to day, do my job and then come home. There is little motivation in anything I do. I do not know what is going on, I have unfinished "projects": one amplifier (needs just the chassis now), my oldtimer car (1966 Škoda 1000 MB), small two way spakers (almost done, crossover simulated and built)... I even do not have the energy to read books as I would like to! I realize that all these activities are a weak substitute for what it means to have a life. Nothing of it matters anymore to me. Nothing has some real value, nothing gives me pleasure anymore. I cannot enjoy stuff that I do for myself, alone. Being lonely really makes things only worse. I am a nice example of what happens to a social anminal if isolated, kept alone. And I do it to myself and cannot help it, althought I see it. Very often I actively do not speak to people because of the topcis they want to discuss. I am paralyzed, alone or with people (which happens very rarely). I know I do not want to live like this, but I cannot change it. And I have a very low self esteem. Realizing that makes it just worse. I used to hate myself, but that changed to indifference now. I really do not care anymore. If I died, nobody would notice anyway. But I can reasonably convince myself that suicide is not a solution (damn you philosohpy!). But death will come, sooner or later and all this will finally end. I do not see myself as suffering, nor do I feel any injustice or anything. Really not. I am just sad and want to cry. Lucky for me time has lost a meaning, so in 10, 20 or 30 years, when I look back, everythin will be like yesterday. So when I die, everything will be finally over and I will be releaved. I do not know why I write it to you. I apologize, this is not what you wanted to read in response to your post. I wonder if this is how depressed people feel. I guess not, I am still able to wake up in the morning, go to work, do my job (better or worse). My job is the only thing in the world that has any meaning, at least for now. I hope not to loose this view on it. Although I experience little pleasure when at work, at least some activity which helps other people, at least something where I can feel useful and I can build a nice lie that I am needed. But I know that I am replacable, or maybe disposable is a better word. Nobody cares and I not blame anybody for not caring. Nobody else is responsible for me than myself. Now ask yourself, is talking to me really worth it? No, it is not. I hate this mood I am now in, but as if I had a choice. Free will is just an illusion and all I am is a broken, chaotic machine writing silly comments here. I will not be angry if this comment gets deleted. Oh, on a side not, no auto-correct is here, so all typos and stuff remains in this mindles rant wich makes me feel worse...

[@MrLittlelawyer]

Erik Žiak Well at least you are contributing to the world with your job, and perhaps you will get around to those projects sooner or later. We all have ruts in life, whether they be days, months, or years till they end, until eventually I think we all find some spark of joy or interest in the world that may reignite our vigor to enjoy the incredible world around us yet again. For some, its the search for that spark that is so great, and for others its the fire that comes. Anyways, if you ever do think you are especially depressed, I would recommend you get care fro ma doctor, but until then I encourage you to look for joy in the world, or simply to do as you have been and wait for it to come, because I promise you that it will. Perhaps you will find meaning in a new hobby, a love (or already existing love will be rekindled!), or even philosophy/religion (as a scientist type, its odd to some that I find such hope in Christianity, but to each their own, and this is mine!). Have a good day, and the best of life to you!

[@erikziak1249]

MrLittlelawyer You are too kind. I better stop whining here, my posts are being deleted already.... To whoever deletes them: How about telling me personally? I will not be angry.

[@_brett_7893]

Erik Žiak Erik I hope you are feeling better soon. You are not alone in how you feel and there is light at the end of the tunnel, as difficult as it may be to see at times. Do not give up on life, your existence is important.

[@kingrichardiii6280]

This guy is a champ. goes on and on with no rest while handling multiple demonstrations at once.

[@seditt5146]

Bro hes handling fragile glassware and just winging it around but his hands like freeze and become precise at the last minute to lay the stuff down to make sure it don't break. You can tell he has had his fair share of handling these sort of stuff else he would have broken glass all around him the way hes moving.

[@NightsReign]

@@seditt5146 I admit to anxiously cringing as he waved the (still lit) torch around. He made sure to keep it facing away from himself/assistants, but watching him struggle to put on PPE, one-handed, while still juggling the torch... I was on the edge of my seat. 😬

[@kermitefrog64]

Thanks from across the pond for sharing this college discussion with the public. Knowledge should be shared and not bottled up.

[@mattdaley9994]

Every school needs a teacher like Andrew Szydlo

[@b.l.9764]

An hour and 22 minutes and I still I was glued to this the entire time.

[@Strype13]

"...and this is what happens when you combine Mr. Wizard with Adderall."

[@SpottedBullet]

Don't make fun of Mr. Wizard. He raised me.

[@mcraptill]

The thermal, electric and chemical energy released by this brilliant man is enough to light up minds for many and many generations to come.

[@marcosbarbosa810]

Anyone feeling like hugging this amazing human being, and saying thank you for your existence? :) So nervous, so anxious, so likeable...

[@Myrddnn]

I love this guy! I'm a 63 year old engineer and learned some things from this. And had fun doing it. Thank you for uploading. p.s.: The assistants were brilliant. The young man should look into engineering. His ability to keep track of what was going on is a great indicator for that talent.

[@TheSnipercartman]

I just love watching the videos from The Royal Institution, please keep adding videos of Andrew Syzdlo and Chris Bishop. Both of them just know how to capture an audience.

[@papaversomniferum5247]

T G truth

[@gmacka6333]

I love his enthusiasm. He absolutely loves teaching, especially the young future scientists. It would have been an absolute pleasure and a treat to have been one of his students. He is quite literally one of those rare teachers that would actually inspire his students, and guide them into the sciences.

[@funkingitup1805]

I have a bachelor's degree in chemistry, a doctorate in another field of science, I know the results and mechanisms of virtually all of the demonstrations, but I still can happily watch this chemist do these basic demonstrations since he presents them so well and keeps it so entertaining.

[@camerondaniels8985]

This guy said more words in two hours than I have in my 26 years of life.

[@Gabriel-yd4bq]

Very much indeed!

[@TheLtVoss]

Have u considered to watch the video on x1.5 the speed saves half of an hour and it is on the edge of how fast my brain can processes all those words and they're meaning (not nativ English speaker and not a rap fan so no tripel-,l or quad-time listen)

[@AbiSaysThings]

@@TheLtVoss When the guy is already talking at that kind of rate I'm not sure how speeding it up is useful - he's already condensed it for us. As a native speaker I can handle somethings at 1.5x but not this, kudos to you if you can do that and keep taking stuff in.

[@verica4b]

Same 😅

[@busTedOaS]

@@AbiSaysThings word count =/= information content

[@ScoopDogg]

I used to love watching the royal institute Christmas lectures. It wasn't Xmas without them in my house, along with booze and tons of food.

[@TheRoyalInstitution]

SiCoope No Christmas is complete without them :) You can now watch lots of them online here, too, and we'll be adding more soon: richannel.org/christmas-lectures

[@rhodrithom1]

Bryson was my hero when I was a kid!

[@ScoopDogg]

+Rhodri Thomas Remember Johnny Ball he was good

[@ScoopDogg]

+The Stoned Videogame Nerd Yeah its on British T.V every Christmas, but it's been running since Victorian times, where the public used to go and watch these lectures, I think some very famous scientist have lectured there.

[@mickcoomer9714]

The Christmas lectures are still on but this years was the worst ever. Not a patch on this man. I would not have believed his presentation.

[@rburns531]

Andrew Szydlo is an amazing Professor. I would have loved to be in his classes! Way better than Television any day!

[@andrewhudson2860]

If only my science teacher was like him in the 60s. I could listen all day long. 🤓

[@adamonline45]

I love this guy! He's an amazing teacher with great energy. Thank you, Ri, for sharing him!

[@christurnblom4825]

Holy cow, man. I think this guy took some speed just before the show because he got more and more excited and confused as the show went on.

[@jam99]

He is exhausting to listen to! Great fun, though!!

[@christurnblom4825]

Exactly!

[@membola]

lol

[@michaelb1761]

My University physics professor was this excited about physics. It was real fun, great guy.

[@McSlobo]

At 26:52 he admits putting "too much acid in" so that might be the explanation.

[@TeckBio]

Andrew Szydlo presentation is so wonderful, I Subscribed and Bell.

[@TheRoyalInstitution]

You're our favourite now.

[@victorzapata1104]

If one is to subscribe would one be a sinner? I dont want to be a sinner, praise God. Our Our father who art in heaven how kohli be zoom they can comes I will be done on Earth as it is in heaven gives the are really brave for your trespasses as we forgive those just as against as a used item that they should go from or amen

[@victorzapata1104]

It's the our father prayer.

[@g.d.c12]

@@victorzapata1104 ............what?

[@mfbfreak]

1:35:00 one large benefit of rivets, is that they're used while glowing red hot. Once hammered in and flattened, they cool off and contract, causing the two plates of metal to be pulled together with a lot of force. That's one little fact about rivets that blew my mind

[@erictaylor5462]

14:35 This is untrue. I worked as a welder and I have collected angle grinder sparks. I was helping a science teacher friend who wanted iron oxide powder. He was going to buy it and I told him not to bother. I collected the sparks and delivered them the next day. My friend was very pleased, so it's untrue that a builder would NEVER collect sparks. I've done it before, and I'd do it again... Bu then I am a bit weird.

[@Swi55Milk]

+Eric Taylor Engineer here, its ok I am sure he didn't mean anything by it :P A bit of teasing is healthy :D

[@erictaylor5462]

SwissMllk I really enjoy these lectures.

[@vladthe_cat]

+Eric Taylor Same.

[@erictaylor5462]

Vlad Caso Collecting sparks, or liking the videos?

[@vladthe_cat]

Both really.

[@DhanukaEdirisinghe]

I've watched 2 videos of this guy for 3 hours straight I don't get sick of him, he always makes the tiniest things interesting, marvelous!

[@cleverusername9369]

The only thing he needs to complete the wonderful mad scientist vibe is a large, colorful bow tie. What a delight this gentleman is, dear children.

[@aecarter1341]

Thanks again for another great session of experimentation with my favorite mad scientist, Mr. Andrew Syzdio. His excitement is a catalyst for a great learning experience for people of all ages.

[@Wonders_of_Reality]

Chemistry isn’t my favourite subject, but I just couldn’t stop watching! I’ve never seen so much enthusiasm and passion for science! This teacher is just amazing!

[@8bits59]

He talks a bit fast but I must say his enthusiasm is incredible.

[@mfbfreak]

The steel wool rusting and pulling a vacuum is the most striking demonstration of why people should ALWAYS first test if the atmosphere is safe in enclosed metal spaces, like tanks, chain rooms and bilges on ships. If the space is unventilated, and in the course of a year the walls rust a bit, the oxigen level can drop so much that it becomes incompatible with human survival. I've always had that knowledge, but it takes a demonstration like that to really 'feel' it. I'm the physics lab assistant, but i'm definitely gonna push the chemistry guys to show that one to the students.

[@sensualchocolate4928]

I think this man is one of the best lectures I've ever seen.

[@DIYNoNeedToCry]

57:05 Well now we know how they made the so called dirty laundry water in the OxyClean commercials become clear again lol

[@iahmmei1849]

DIYNoNeedToCry funniest ever

[@phill633vgs]

DIYNoNeedToCry Sh! Grown ups are talking...

[@ajbastian]

"We are getting more successes than not-successes" that sounds like a good day to me. Also, I like that he didn't say "failure" because it's not a failed experiment; it merely was an experiment that didn't give the desired resul. I.e. using the wrong iron oxide for the third time

[@krishbarot4984]

He is such a polite teacher, I would be blessed to have a teacher like that and I would actually pay attention to all my chemistry classes.

[@verandisoldusty6834]

If anyone is a force of nature infused (& enthused) with scientific experimentation & knowledge it is definitely Andrew Szydio. Amazing man & I'm the one left exhausted before he was even halfway through. It's as entertaining as it is educational to watch him & his assistants work.

[@guilhermetorresj]

If you play the video at 0.75x the normal speed he doesn't sound hasty.

[@alexfore7944]

but then it sounds odd and the video takes a bit longer to finish.

[@rubixmantheshapeshifter1769]

@@markbutnicer3466 hahahahahaha my sides hurt

[@davidearnhardt1847]

If you play it backwards he is actually saying Paul McCartney is dead. Revolt revolt revolt 😉

[@moji275]

OMG just tried it. u were right^^

[@Xareal]

Alt + F4 to skip to the part where he calculates the hyperbolic curvature of Selma Hayek's cleavage.

[@cromwellcruiser]

Perpetually on the verge of maniac madness--what I wouldn't give to have this man for a Chemistry teacher!

[@alcyone1349]

One can only appreciate how dedicated and passionate this man is. Loved the presentation, the audience and the two brilliant assistants. Thanks Ri!

[@bhupendra788]

I am a student who had lost interest in chemistry because of lack of fulfilling of my demand of experiment cuz I believe in the thing which have justification☺. thank you Royal Institution for showing me all these experiment you saved my intrest and i hope it will worth spreading knowledge by suchh a great fast speed speech. thank you so much from my heart❤.

[@SuperCoopdogg]

"What i wanted to tell you" haha i love it. This man is incredible! I already enjoyed science in school and had a teacher that was into it, but i can only imagine if I had him

[@GermanMythbuster]

I wish my chem. prof. would had 10% of the energy and fun at his lecture as Mr. Syzdlo

[@brianmoravec773]

What a great presentation by a brilliant, charismatic person. Fantastic.

[@paulahowell1420]

I have to say I learned quite a bit and look forward to more of your vids. Thank you so much for making this feature available to KZbin. God bless you 🌴🙏🏼🌴

[@michaelweston6083]

I became so entranced watching this, that I never left the toilet.

[@Enmos]

Are you still there?

[@GaryGraham66]

I had this on my garage (workshop) pc while attempting to tidy up. His enthusiasm and speed of delivery made me work faster and faster, I had tidied and cleaned the entire workshop three-quarters of the way through the video! Learning and working! Brilliant! although I would not like to take notes at that pace LOL. 👍👍

[@petercarey7133]

Thank you, I appreciate your enthusiasm in experiments. my dad is a retired chemistry teacher(32yrs.) and he brought me to many lectures and science museums in Toronto, Canada and U.S. centers too. Rochester, N.Y. native. learn for life :) peace

[@davidlwin9703]

Dear Andrew , I'll be 80, on the 9th DEC, but I'll be jiggered, if you didn't keep me glued and mesmerized completely during your chem lecture.. Be happy, be lucky, you be doing everything right on the button. Beam me up Scotty, right into to your lecture room!!!!! Thanks dear boy, you made me giggle, and everyone knows laughter's the best medicine!!!

[@Mr6Sinner]

Its like his brain is a cauldron and it boiling over with knowledge.

[@jojolafrite90]

It's just a well prepared presentation...

[@MrKotBonifacy]

I beg to differ... "Working chaos", "incessant blabber", "verbosity galore", I'd rather say - "thank you very much indeed"... ;-) Now, I'm not saying Mr Szydlo (BTW, "szydło" - spelled with "slash L", wchich is pronounced as "flat W"- is Polish for an "awl") is not a great scientist - his knowledge of the matter (pun not intended) is very deep and thorough "indeed" ;-) I'm just referring to his presentation; it really makes me wonder if anybody without good understanding of chemistry could make out much sense of what he's saying (and build some coherent picture of "how these things work"). I can see a great passion for science on a side (part?) of Mr Szydlo, and a lot of excitement for passing that knowledge - but, unfortunatelly, those emotions take over and the presentation suffers. Compare his lectures to those of Chris Bishop (Ri Channel) or of Sir Polyakoff (Periodic Table of Videos). Now, I can't help commenting on Sir Polyakoff surname - which is Russian word (Поляко́в) that can be roughly translated as "of Polish stock", even though he is 100% Jewish - now, that's quite an ancestry, isn't it? ;-) Cheers.

[@tomd2917]

Reminds me of my electronics professor - completely unorganized - remember one time he was late - he had forgotten where his car was parked - a few days and 50+ students later it was located!

[@keith1291]

dear children

[@wuhazet]

w oczach ma jakiś dziwny, niepokojący obłęd

[@Deathblow85]

This is a cool dude. Very fun and i am learning loads

[@helengrives1546]

This man is next level. He talks so fast, and so many reactions, I lost track of t all. In a hurry is an understatement.

[@sirmythos8854]

He inspired me because he started his video of chemistry by talking about his love of fire. The way he said it inspired me to watch the entire video

[@3enjoy3]

Well I was exhausted after watching that and had to go and have a lay down! Extremely interesting and what lucky students to have him as your chemistry teacher.

[@TheIvalen]

Very different from his previous lecture - showing his human side at 49:00; very good job Professor.

[@Dumbsterjedi]

"i'm a disaster"

[@netneedingsystems2318]

I absolutely love the way he teaches with passion, reminds me try to explain my clients how computers work with overflowing info coming out in order to try to explain something is simple for me. I love this video, has linked many mysteries and enqueries I had stuck in the back of my head since many years ago, I feel like gained more pieces of the puzzle of life THANK YOU for sharing!

[@dlanska]

The poor guy was so nervous, but at the same time so bloody marvelous. Great information and great energy. Just excellent.

[@rtjen002]

What an exciting person. I grinned the whole time. Can you imagine all day in his laboratory. Fantastic fellow

[@malkeus6487]

I feel like he's trying to cram a 3 hour program into a 2 hour time slot...I love it.

[@timprichard5137]

The man is a genius. He understands things on a completely different level than most people will ever be able to grasp. Nuggets of wisdom are found all throughout his presentation. The joy is in finding them for yourself.

[@LazlowRave]

I watched this entire video, and had to comment. His passion to teach is comically intriguing and throughly executed. Realized I dropped everything I was doing and watched this entire video.

[@56beverley]

He looks and sounds like the mad scientists of legend!

[@theredvelvetyfox8814]

Chemists always seem so happy when things are burning or exploding just how they want

[@lisadiantonio7312]

As an astronomy major, everyone i noticed everyone in science gets excited from success

[@teridactyl1250]

It’s their natural state. They must be given work to distract them.

[@najmaht.a.1314]

Literally what this guy said in another video 😂😂

[@fuckchilfareel8290]

When reactions work it makes us so happy

[@royalty9025]

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[@tjingle29]

i’ve never seen nor heard a very talkative scientist like him before. he makes science seem more interesting than it is. it’s very good to see someone who is very enthusiastic about the things he love. it’s also amazing that he rarely throws in “uhh” every now and then like most people.

[@luizmt2]

Very very very good. I really amused myself and learned a lot! Good actor as well. I can't imagine how he's able to speak so much for such a long tim and not loosing his voice. Bravo!