Synopsis

From whence do nature's fundamental components—the elements—originate? They are the unseen constituents of all things, from the carbon within our own bodies to the metals composing our devices. To unravel their mysteries, David Pogue, the engaging host of NOVA’s acclaimed "Making Stuff" series and technology correspondent for The New York Times, guides viewers through a fascinating exploration of extreme chemistry: exploring the most potent acids, the deadliest poisons, the universe's most preva