Terephthalic acid: Chemistry in its element
Once thought of as an interesting – but useless – turpentine derivative, this oddly-named acid...
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Cobalt oxide: Chemistry in its Element
From ancient Egyptian pottery to distinctive blue bottles, cobalt oxide has been providing...
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If you’re trying out a vegan diet, you’re likely to be told to make sure you get enough vitamin...
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The Elements Song 2019: Chemistry in its Element
To celebrate 2019 – the International Year of the Periodic Table – we're joined by Helen Arney...
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Iminosugars: Chemistry in its element
After promising results treating ill pets, some researchers think iminosugars could become...
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Oxycodone and hydrocodone: Chemistry in its element
Frances Addison examines how our quest to control and manage pain has led to a modern medical...
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Tryptophan: Chemistry in its element
Ben Valsler tackles 'zombie facts' and the tenuous connection between tryptophan in turkey and...
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Zeolites: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces the class of materials where the holes are more important than the whole –...
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Allicin: Chemistry in its Element
It helps prevent garlic plants from marauding insects and should have prevented the Hindenburg...
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Beta–damascenone: Chemistry in its element
Louise Crane explains how a series of happy accidents led to the discovery of this rose-scented...
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Sodium fluoroacetate: Chemistry in its element
Georgia Mills examines a controversial killer: Sodium fluoroacetate or 1080
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Methylhexaneamine or DMAA: Chemistry in its element
Sold as a 'sports supplement', methylhexaneamine – or DMAA – is implicated in the deaths of...
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Domoic acid: Chemistry in its element
Katrina Krämer investigates a marine toxin that drives animals crazy and might have inspired one...
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Boric acid: Chemistry in its element
Mike Freemantle revisits battlefield surgery to investigate boric acid, a key part of Dakin's...
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Amygdalin & Laetrile: Chemistry in its element
Patrick Hughes delves into the molecule at the centre of a decades-old cancer treatment...
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Dopamine: Chemistry in its element
Georgia Mills tackles the feel-good neurotransmitter and hormone behind thrill seeking, addiction...
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Hydrogen sulfide: Chemistry in its element
Mike Freemantle finds the connection between Land of Hope and Glory and the noxious, corrosive,...
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Baclofen: Chemistry in its element
One doctor's battle with alcoholism and self-experimentation with baclofen led to a rush of...
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Polypropylene: Chemistry in its element
Microplastics, including polypropylene, are present in our oceans, on our beaches and even in...
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Zinc polycarboxylate: Chemistry in its element
Lay back in the chair and say 'Ahh', as Mike Freemantle introduces zinc polycarboxylate dental...
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