At the heart of alchemy was the quest to turn ordinary metals into gold. Despite the hopelessness of that goal, alchemists still made a lot of discoveries that formed the foundation of modern chemistry and medicine.

Hank tells us about laser fusion, the sequencing of the gorilla genome, some evidence of life elsewhere in the universe, a revolution in gaming, and his top five Irish scientists.

Dr. Forrester defines the terms: molecule and compounds. She explains that every substance of matter is made up of atoms, and she discusses Dalton’s atomic theory.

Young Victor Frankenstein begins his university education to expand his knowledge of science. His studies lead him to discover the secrets of life and death, but things take a dark turn. Victor sets his sights on creating the ‘perfect’...