Aqua regia: Chemistry in its element
Tabitha Watson introduces the most aristocratic of acids: Aqua regia
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Chymosin: Chemistry in its element
The enzyme that helps us turn milk into cheese is also responsible for the biggest commercial...
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Casein: Chemistry in its element
One of the most popular plastics of the early 20th century was accidentally invented by a cat, as...
06:35
Gallium nitride: Chemistry in its element
Despite early setbacks, this conducting crystal shows great promise across a wide range of...
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Caseium chloride: Chemistry in its element
Caesium chloride is packs a lot of radioactivity into a small volume, making it ideal for...
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Rotaxanes: Chemistry in its element
Katrina Kramer speaks with Manchester University researcher David Leigh about compounds that...
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Fibrin and fibrinogen: Chemistry in its element
From scabby knees to life-threatening strokes, this important protein is the fundamental link in...
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Propylene glycol: Chemistry in its element
When a batch of cinnamon whiskey meant for the American market made its way to Europe, it...
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Butanone: Chemistry in its element
If you’ve ever built plastic scale models of aeroplanes or spacecraft, you’ll be familiar with...
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Propranolol hydrochloride: Chemistry in its element
Rowena Fletcher-Wood discovers how to stave off stage fright, with a simple compound that...
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Anthocyanins: Chemistry in its element
Michael Freemantle explores the pigments responsible for the rich colours of autumn foliage: ‘the...
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MOFs – Metal–organic frameworks: Chemistry in its element
Katrina Krämer examines these extremely versatile materials and speaks to MOF pioneer Omar Yaghi
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Ragwort alkaloids: Chemistry in its element
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids from Ragworts and other plants are popular with pollinators but a potent...
06:45
Phosphine: Chemistry in its element
Kit Chapman on the compound that could be the chemical cause of mysterious lights in the night:...
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Urushiol: Chemistry in its element
Kat Arney introduces a two-faced tree sap that can cause nasty rashes or be made into beautiful...
05:34
Mercuric chloride: Chemistry in its element
Through an early ointment for spots through a medicine for syphilitic Victorians, Michael...
06:43
Nepetalactone: Chemistry in its element
The catnip compound that felines go crazy for could have exciting uses for humans, too, as Kat...
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Spermine and spermidine: Chemistry in its element
Kiki Sanford explores how polyamines found in semen could be related to a long and healthy life
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Mustine: Chemistry in its element
Michael Freemantle on chemical weapons and the birth of cancer chemotherapy
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Forming layers just three atoms deep, molybdenum disulfide shows potential in filtration,...
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