Chemistry of Spice Melange (from Dune) - Periodic Table of Videos

We look at a published chemical structure for the mythical Spice Melange from the Dune science fiction series. More links and info in full description ↓↓↓ Featuring Jessie Groves (senior technician), Martyn Poliakoff and Robert Stockman. Thanks also to Finlay Dowton, Konstantina Nikolaou, Albert Reynolds, and Zachary Douglas (who is a postgrad, not an undergrad!) The structure was published in the Dune Encyclopedia - Dune books (Amazon affiliate link) - See The Prof discuss the chemistry of Breaking Bad: School of Chemistry at The University of Nottingham: Videos on all 118 elements: Support us on Patreon: More chemistry at Follow us on Facebook at And on Twitter at This episode was also generously supported by The Gatsby Charitable Foundation Periodic Videos films are by video journalist Brady Haran: Brady’s Blog: Join Brady’s mailing list for updates and extra stuff ---