Professor Q and A - Periodic Table of Videos

[@xanokothe]

"They are like my hair, you are aware of it, but you ignore it" Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.

[@TheStigsCuz]

I kinda started to tear up a little bit at the end. I would love to have afternoon coffee (or tea) with the Professor. Seems like a man who has an infinite amount of interesting things to say.

Must. Not. Cry. *sob*

[@periodicvideos]

A second video with more questions and answers is on the way shortly... It has already been made so unfortunately can't include any additional questions this time around. But still feel free to leave a question - it might inspire a future video!

[@ximecreature]

I had shivers when he said "thank you very much". Thank YOU Professor, and thank you to Brady too. You guys are making a masterpiece out of mankind's knowledge.

[@arwelroberts2123]

I would just like to say a massive thank you to professor Paliakov . I am a 60 year old retired Submariner and a Paramedic. I hated school and I managed to leave when I was 14. I worked in a factory and even down a coal mine before I joined the Royal Navy in 1969 I served in Polaris subs from 1971 till 1980. I then started o train as a Paramedic. Having watched a lot of your videos I wish learning had been this much fun when I was at school. I might have made something of my life. Thank you

[@trespire]

We have the capability to adapt & learn new things even as we get older, this has recently been scientifically demonstrated in neuroscience. So it is never too late if we have the passion for it.

[@gmc9753]

You did make something of your life. You started at one thing and progressed to new things in life. I think the person that starts at a low-end job, does nothing to improve their situation, continually complains about it, and ends their life in the same job, they can say they wished they made something of their life.

[@punishedexistence]

The Prof seems like an old friend I've known all my life, such an honest, genuine and wise man. Every time a periodic video comes up on my sub page, I get a warm special feeling. Thank you to all of you at Nottingham for all the knowledge and personalities you've all shared.

[@Mezgrman]

"They call the inactive atoms shrubbery, not The Prof's hair" - OMG, that comment at 2:14 had me burst out into laughter! :D

[@fakjbf]

What I love most about this channel is that it shows what chemists really do. When most people think of chemistry, they have no idea of what a chemistry lab really looks like, or what the chemists do all day. But this channel does, which is really amazing.

[@theGunray]

Ignore your luscious shrubbery?! Your hair is the highlight of every video!

[@KaeXIQ]

I almost cried at the end... Professor Poliakov is a great inspiration for me, i'm not a chemist, i'm economist myself, but i try to take his kindness as a guide for my own behaviour... thank you Prof. Poliakov

[@wassi5560]

the professor is really a heart-touching person - always enjoy seeing him - there should be more people like him....thank you so much

[@jiazhu8791]

I watch your videos everyday after discovering your channel. You've inspired me greatly. Thank you for all your wonderful videos!

[@periodicvideos]

thank you

[@deavman]

I just could listen to this guy like ...for ever.

[@elvijahaj9060]

I think Professor is an superb person. He makes my day and if all teachers and profs are all like him this world could be better. He is like a great father with that fantastic smile and so much knowledge. Salutes from Albania, keep up the great job and a lot of hugs to this wonderfull man. Thanks for making this videos Professor Poliakoff. P.S: my chem is now defenitlly much better :)

[@lisadominiqueh.4644]

Prof. Poliakoff is such a respectable person. All he says makes me like him even more. ☺

[@MxSheep]

as being one of the people to stop professor Poliakoff in public I will confirm that he is a very kind person. He convinced me to take a picture with him, he even wanted to have one taken with his phone what was very suprising for me. Please make at least another 500 I enjoy them very much.

[@GaryLeventhal]

IT always warms the cockles of my heart to see a passion for science.

[@Pharyn]

I think people are forgetting to thank Brady (and anyone who helps in the production of these videos) for his/their hard work on these videos. I enjoy this channel very much, and you are doing a good thing by educating and inspiring us to learn more about the universe we live in. Stick with it, there are immaterial riches to what you have done and what you are doing! Thanks again.

[@JonathanPurdy]

I would just like to say Congrats on your 500 videos and thank you for making these great videos for me to share with my family. My 9 year old daughter really loves them and we have been watching them together since the Rubidium video. I have been watching since well before then though. Again, thank you.

[@pbredder]

Professor Poliakoff, in 1963, I did the same foolish thing as you did, with the vacuum dessicator lid! Now I feel like I am in good company! In my case the lid hit the ceiling and came down to gouge a groove in the bench top. The noise brought by professor out of his office, to see what happened. VERY embarrassing! Thank you so much for your videos project; I suspect you have had a greater positive impact on advancing research in chemistry than has the research of any chemistry Nobel prize winner has. I enjoy them immensely.

[@FreethinkingSecularist]

Very nice. I love your bottle collection. I do the same with micro-brewed beer bottles. I do appreciate the improved camera. As I sit here drinking my beer I will propose a toast that will hopefully encourage others to watch your videos, and if nothing else instill more meaning into this very bottle I am drinking from...here is to another five hundred educational videos! Thank you for all you have taught me.

[@CastChaos]

...and what a wonderful 500 they were! I'm so glad I found out about this "bring chemistry to the people" project on a Hungarian science news site. All the best for the wonderful team and especially our favourite prof!

[@AnthonyBachour]

Congratulations on reaching 500 videos! I'm really glad I found your channels as they have added to my curiosity of chemistry, physics, and maths. Keep making more and looking forward to seeing more high-speed footage.

[@oliglaser]

A huge thanks to the kind and brilliant professor Poliakoff for all your wonderful and inspiring work (also a big thanks to Pete, Neil, Sam and the rest of the team). My areas are embedded electronics, computer science, maths and physics (and science in general) but I still love to watch and find them very informative and entertaining - perfect for anyone thinking about becoming a chemist, expanding one's knowledge or who simply enjoys watching intelligent and engaging videos. Also a monumental thanks to Brady for conceiving of and making this and his other excellent channels a reality - long may they grow and prosper. Here's to a great 2014!

[@HydrolysisTN]

Thank you so much for such amazing videos. They've inspired so many people around the world to be intrigued by chemistry (and more!). You guys are no doubt a fuel for so many people's inspiration and passion. Thank you.

[@periodicvideos]

thanks to you for watching!

[@HIgginFlips]

How I wish I could shake the Professor's hand. I'm grateful that he is able to squeeze making these videos in his undoubtedly busy schedule. Thank you so much.

[@demonsoldierchem]

As a graduate student in chemical engineering, this channel always make me recharge when I lack of motivation. Thanks a lot prof.

[@tylerlowden8023]

i have only started watching these videos, but I am watching hours a day. I love these videos!

[@98687]

Dont think i've ever seen a video on this site that deserves no dislikes more than this one. Thanks for all the videos on all your channels they really are great.

[@davidsweeney111]

I have to say I enjoy these videos so much, the prof brings chemistry alive and yes, makes it FUN!! Periodic videos have now become part of my life, never stop making them ;)

[@floriantennapel6908]

"We want one Schrubbery!"

[@chanc8r38]

top notch even though not a chemistry student i fully enjoy the information in these keep it up and many thanks to all the team at periodic videos

[@migleroide]

Thank you for showing not just the chemical reactions and explaining them, but also the artefacts of the study of science such as items from the Royal Society's holdings. Thank you for also explaining the history of research in chemisty in an approachable and entertaining way.

[@Erikbot]

Thank you so much for these videos. I never even considered being interested in chemistry but the Professor has the rare gift of making the esoteric and complex accessible to all.

[@billybobinthehouse12]

Once the professor mentioned about his hair, I cannot stop looking at it.

[@doxle1]

I enjoy learning, but I never thought I would enjoy Chemistry. You have proven me wrong, I love your videos. If all science teachers were like you, I think we would have more scientists in the world. Thank you.

[@jonathang4963]

I found this channel by accident. I really love this channel and the information that it provides. I love chemistry. The whole team is just brilliant. Congrats guys.

[@spokehedz]

There are a few of my subscriptions that I watch without hesitation and I don't even look at the title/thumbnail. This is one of them.

[@Gwydda]

Thank you so much for all your videos! The thing I like about you (and other remarkable KZbin channels such as Veritasium, Vsauce and Vihart) is that even though I haven't studied chemistry, maths or physics after high school, and am studying to become a language teacher, I can enjoy these videos because they are simplified sufficiently so that even people like me can watch and understand and learn new things - something that lamentably doesn't happen often in science, where everything is (purposefully or not) obscured behind complex sentence structures, specialised jargon and (this I believe applies especially to the natural sciences) assumptions that readers have enormous background knowledge on the topic. Looking forward to your 1000th video, and to every video before that! :)

[@greenfire61]

What a great video. It's great that Martyn takes the time to teach the public about chemistry. Promoting science must make him very happy!

[@agussiek]

Thank YOU guys. Thanks to all of the members of this great crew for sharing some of your knowledge and expertise with all the laymen out there. And of course, may the fantastic duo of the Professor and his hair live long and well. :)

[@13Psycho13]

His self deprecation joke on his hair was great ;)

[@SpitefulAZ]

We need a video about NITRIC ACID! He has mentioned it so many times, and they did Hydrochloric, and Sulfuric, Nitric acid clearly deserves a video next. (And Hydrofluoric acid after that)

[@ajcanoe1]

Thanks to Brady, the Prof(s) and everyone else involved in making these videos that are just so interesting to watch and which have opened my eyes to the wider world about me.

[@RedBar3D]

Emotional in the end, I love professor Martyn. I look forward to the upcoming videos!

[@parksto]

10 years later, each video keeps beeing a nice heartwarmer for me 🙏

[@Divismal666]

Wish someone in my school years would've been able to spark my interest in chemistry as much as your videos do. Thank you very much for that!

[@zing0a0ding]

"The rest is rather like my hair--you're aware about it, but you ignore it" 2:06. That got me really good!

[@СашаДаньшов-э7е]

This is one channel on KZbin others can learn from.

[@RandomExperiments]

I really enjoy watching your videos, because I'm studying chemistry by myself. Congratulation on reaching 500 videos! I learned a lot, because of these videos and hope to learn more! :)

[@Lighthammer18]

I'd like if the Thorium video would be expanded upon. That's my favourite element and it's one that really can change our future with Thorium nuclear reactors. I think there's lot to be said, I guess Steve Liddle knows a lot about it since he's the heavy elements guy :P

[@auntiecoco]

Thank you so much for making and adding to all your element videos! As a first year Chemistry teacher it has really benefited me!

[@TPRJones]

Mr. Wizard. Carl Sagan. Bill Nye. Martyn Poliakoff. Hard to say which one of those I've found the most inspiring.

[@jagaray]

I just wanted to say Thank You for all these great videos about science in general and chemistry in particular. The passion and love for science that you evidence in them are enlighting.

[@walmartsuxhard]

Thank you professor look forward to being there for the next 500.

[@daedra40]

So much emotions :'D

[@pontifice9]

poliakov for prime minister!

[@666Tomato666]

Congratulations to the whole Periodic Videos team!

[@TheFlacker99]

I like the professors bottle collection, something we take for granted almost daily, takes so many forms and is known to so many on the planet.

[@tomhopkins941]

my favourite molecule is sodium hexafluoride because you can do the invisible water experiment with it and I have always wanted to try it out

[@Donkeyiser]

Can I get a link to his paper on the water bottles? I'd love to see what it's like

[@sysprog1953]

Congrats on your 500th. I'm curious, how many videos have Brady taken for all related to Nottingham, in total?

[@TheIdeanator]

Do a set of videos on magnetic chemistry (and not just on magnets, but electromagnets, ferrites, etc. too)

[@RebornAc3]

i love this professor, hopefully one day i will study chemistry with him

[@sarahblub5371]

I would love a video about the water bottles! Discussing some of the more interesting ones and what interests you in them.

[@yuriyolean8504]

Thank you very much for your work

[@DaRealRincewind]

His remark about elements in molecules and his hair made me laugh out loudly. I just love his style.

[@Faxter313]

huh, I actually got confused about the Hassium-thing because in German the part of the country is called "Hessen", but then I remembered, the Latin name was "Hassia" (or smth like it...). So rewatching the Hassium video, I kinda thought for a minute if the professor was making everything up. Very nice video though & I'm glad to see you're about to hit the 500 mark with the second part of this Q&A. I'm looking forward to the next 500. :)

[@unvergebeneid]

Thanks for the caption at 2:15. I totally wondered what business other profs have to call Martyn's hair shrubbery :D

[@asplundlars]

Cool videos - but what's the name on the sign last in the movie

[@TheDenisonc]

Congratulations to the Professor and his team.

[@jamesrobinson949]

This video actually made me laugh out loud.. twice! The shrubbery bit and the bit about looking at water bottles like a bottle of wine.

[@zhubajie6940]

Thanks to all at Periodic Videos

[@Lostpanda123]

It's not you who have to thanks us, but we have to thanks you!

[@15721fair]

Of course we'll keep on watching - keep on making these wonderful videos.

[@DawsonTyson]

potassium nitrate and sugar with one of two catalysts (or maybe both) iron oxide or aluminum dust. this formula is commonly know as "rocket candy" :)

[@WAYP]

i can listen to the proffesor for hours :D, keep it up guys :) cheers from sweden

[@Kram1032]

Can we have a video about the PhD on Niobium chemistry? And also on the water bottle research, though you already said that would become a video.

[@NerdNordic]

Thanks for all your wonderful videos Brady!

[@Pigeoning]

This is pretty much what I requested in your most recent AMA. Will there be more with other professors?

[@naota3k]

One of my favorite channels. Loved this video, Dr. P is such an awesome scientist.

[@PinkChucky15]

I enjoyed this Q & A video with the Professor and congratulations to all on your 500th video :-)

[@KingKurlz]

I find it hilarious that you added the caption "Not the professors hair" to remove any doubt. :')

[@wishmasterbrazen]

Thats funny.. i remember when u guys has less then 50.. i didnt even realize you'd made that many since. Glad to been subbed this long.

[@Shankalten]

Love chemistry and love this channel. Such a great professor thanks for making many videos and can't wait to watch the next one.

[@lukekennedy3453]

Always watch you videos and live them keen for the next 500 videos

[@EnrqEscbr]

Yes, I would like to know the history of the bottle collection.

[@bmwsvidoes]

Keep doing what you are doing! You guys are AWESOME!

[@jeffreyscottharris]

I like the professor. He reminds me of a mentor of mine when I was a much younger man.

[@Pineapple-Lord]

No thank you!! I love you all and i love the way i see the world now with all of these videos.

[@TheHotmud]

That dessicator story was quite funny. I suppose he couldn't hear the vacuum pump because back when he did it he probably had a hand one but I could be wrong and he might've had a quiet one.

[@soapboychris]

Hi guys, I saw an image which I thought was amazing, it's a new resolved image of hydrogen bonding where the bonds are visible and I think it would be great if you would share your views on the topic! The image and article is posted on the rsc website from september 26th, though I'm sure you've seen it already. Thanks and keep up the great videos of course, from a Nottingham student and a fan.

[@Altorin]

Always like to see a personal touch of professor Poliakoff.

[@ragnkja]

Thank you, all of you, and thanks for answering my question very nicely, professor Poliakoff.

[@woobmonkeyp3537]

I would love to hear the professor's point of view on astrophysics. He mentions ammonia in this vid; what about the prevalence of NH4 in space?

[@bustingtonmovesworth]

NH4 is ammonium not ammonia JS

[@woobmonkeyp3537]

bustingtonmovesworth Fair 'nuff.

[@XYOdin]

You keep making the videos and i'll keep watching them. Thanks

[@Robbie8323]

Thank You for all the vids so far.

[@niklasxl]

please do a more in dept video of thorium :) and also the sides of it in physics :)

[@JimmyNier00]

You guys are amazing, especially the Professor.

[@brissmas]

Great video Brady! Keep em coming!