NileRed

Organic chemistry graduate Nigel Braun builds chemistry demonstrations that are genuinely extraordinary — turning plastic bags into diesel fuel, synthesizing cocaine (legally, for education), extracting elements from strange sources. 5M subscribers watch NileRed because chemistry becomes fascinating when demonstrated by someone who clearly loves it and is extraordinarily skilled. In 2026, his collab videos with materials scientists working on AI chip substrates and battery chemistry bridge pure education with cutting-edge applications.