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Hunting the Elements

January 1, 2012

Originally released in 2012. Hunting the Elements is a documentary film. directed by Chris Schmidt.

Starring Charles Hambleton and Patrick Rice

Synopsis

Where do nature's building blocks, called the elements, come from? They're the hidden ingredients of everything in our world, from the carbon in our bodies to the metals in our smartphones. To unlock their secrets, David Pogue, technology columnist and lively host of NOVA's popular "Making Stuff" series, spins viewers through the world of weird, extreme chemistry: the strongest acids, the deadliest poisons, the universe's most abundant elements, and the rarest of the rare—substances cooked up in atom smashers that flicker into existence for only fractions of a second.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2012 14 years ago
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunting the Elements about?

Where do nature's building blocks, called the elements, come from? They're the hidden ingredients of everything in our world, from the carbon in our bodies to the metals in our smartphones. To unlo...

Who directed Hunting the Elements?

Hunting the Elements was directed by Chris Schmidt.

When was Hunting the Elements released?

Hunting the Elements was released on January 1, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hunting the Elements?

The main cast of Hunting the Elements includes Charles Hambleton, Patrick Rice.