大象传媒 World Service - Elements

Elements Episodes Available now

As climate change plays havoc with the rain, could we draw water directly from the ocean?

Northwest India is fast running out of groundwater. Is migration and conflict inevitable?

Neon, argon, krypton & xenon: From blinding arc lights to the dying trade of sign-making.

Nanotech, virtual reality, and the stuff that could oust the silicon from Silicon Valley.

Radium, polonium and radon sound frightening, but are they actually useful for anything?

Are these notorious conflict minerals still being smuggled into and laundered in Rwanda?

This toxic metal can do serious damage to your lungs, so is it safe to use?

The metal that overcame a fiery reputation to regain its role in making planes and cars.

The metal behind plastics, paints, and buildings that clean both themselves and the air.

These powerful chemicals are essential for industry, but are dangerous to handle.