Discover The Science Of Breaking Bad — londonist.com

What would make crystal meth turn blue? Can you simply “wind-up” a makeshift car battery to get it started? Would a thermite reaction truly burn through a lock to get you out of (or into) trouble? Breaking Bad fans: it’s time for a science lesson. On 16 April, author, presenter and Breaking Bad fan Claudia Hammond chairs a panel discussion on The Science of Breaking Bad at The Royal Institution. Featuring chemist Dave Smith, psychologist Julian Boon and screenwriter Kate Garside, the group will get into the nitty gritty of the science encountered on the show, as well as the challenge of representing science on screen.

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