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Distinguishing Left from Right -- in Molecules

December 8th, 2011

Nicholas Leadbeater, associate professor of chemistry, explains that molecules may have a right and a left side, each with different properties. If not properly understood, these differences can have devastating effects. To hear him discussing the ‘handedness’ of molecules, click here.

Leadbeater has perfected the 100-second answer to questions that your science classes skipped over. In clear, understandable language, he matter-of-factly explains the science behind common phenomena.

His talks were first aired on WAMC, the PBS station in Albany, N.Y., as Academic Minutes, and hosted in print by Inside Higher Education. They will run weekly on UConn Today through the end of the fall semester.

Thanks to WAMC for the station’s permission to post these spots.

Provided by University of Connecticut

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