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The Origins of Organic Chemistry: How It All Began

The Origins of Organic Chemistry: How It All Began

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Before chemistry was science, it was alchemy. Ancient alchemists searched for the Philosopher’s Stone, trying to turn lead into gold. What they actually discovered was the foundation of modern chemistry. This episode uncovers how chemistry evolved from mystical potions to molecular precision. We’ll meet the scientists who shattered myths and Why do carbon-based molecules rule the universe? Buckle up—because the story of carbon is also the story of life itself.

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