Atropine: Chemistry in its element
The poison from deadly nightshade, used in a recent attempted murder - Dan Johnson introduces atropine
Sep 04, 2013•6 min
Chemistry in its element
A weekly tour of the periodic table, from Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Episodes
Zinc oxide: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg is taken back to his childhood by zinc oxide
Aug 28, 2013•7 min
Polyacetylene: Chemistry in its element
David Lindsay explores the first of the conducting organic polymers, polyacetylene
Aug 21, 2013•7 min
Chitin: Chemistry in its element
It's the compound that creates a lucrative market from leftover lobster. Emma Stoye introduces chitin
Aug 14, 2013•5 min
Erythropoietin: Chemistry in its element
Developed to save lives, its potential to give cheats an edge was soon identified. David Lindsay explores erythropoietin
Aug 08, 2013•7 min
Curcumin: Chemistry in its element
For an aromatic curry and, potentially, a healthier life, Simon Cotton recommends curcumin
Jul 31, 2013•6 min
Cellulose acetate: Chemistry in its element
It kept the explosions on the silver screen instead of in the projection booth - Brian Clegg on cellulose acetate
Jul 24, 2013•7 min
Botox: Chemistry in its element
Just 50 grams could kill everyone on the planet, but we have it injected into our faces. David Lindsay on Botox
Jul 18, 2013•6 min
Imidacloprid: Chemistry in its element
Phillip Broadwith discusses one of the neonicitinoid insecticides believed to be causing problems for bees
Jul 10, 2013•7 min
PVC: Chemistry in its element
To some it looks cheap and nasty, for others it's a sensible (or even sexy) design decision. Brian Clegg wraps himself in PVC
Jul 03, 2013•8 min
Resveratrol: Chemistry in its element
Can a compound in red wine protect against heart attack and cancer? Phillip Broadwith investigates resveratrol
Jun 26, 2013•7 min
Phosphoric Acid: Chemistry in its element
Lars Öhrström on phosphoric acid: Crucial for crops and DNA's backbone, it's the energy currency of the biological world
Jun 19, 2013•7 min
Cyanoacrylate: Chemistry in its element
It repairs objects, heals wounds and fights crime. It puts the ‘super’ in superglue. Emma Stoye introduces cyanoacrylate
Jun 12, 2013•6 min
VX: Chemistry in its element
The stuff of action films and horrifying news stories, Simon Cotton introduces the infamous nerve agent, VX
Jun 05, 2013•7 min
Alumina: Chemistry in its element
It's a catalyst, an abrasive, a bright white pigment and the basis for beautiful gemstones - Neil Withers introduces Alumina
May 29, 2013•6 min
Cathinone: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton introduces us to cathinone, the active ingredient in the stimulant Khat
May 22, 2013•7 min
Digoxin: Chemistry in its element
Emma Stoye on digoxin, a toxic product of foxgloves, and the birth of modern pharmacology
May 15, 2013•7 min
YBCO - Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide: Chemistry in its element
Neil Withers recalls making this groundbreaking superconductor as a student
May 08, 2013•7 min
Ferrocene: Chemistry in its element
Lars Öhrström gets his teeth into the first sandwich compound
May 02, 2013•8 min
Oxalic acid: Chemistry in its element
Lars Öhrström finds a link between Napoleon III and rhubarb
Apr 25, 2013•8 min
Denatonium benzoate: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg has a sniff at the bitterest substance known to science
Apr 18, 2013•8 min
Magnesium sulfate: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg explains how bath salts may actually be more than just relaxing
Apr 10, 2013•7 min
Vancomycin: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton explains the discovery of 'the drug of last resort'
Apr 03, 2013•8 min
Chloral hydrate: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg raises a glass to unscrupulous barmen
Mar 27, 2013•7 min
Nitrogen dioxide: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton looks at the rocket propellant that causes environmental problems
Mar 21, 2013•8 min
Cadmium sulfide: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg brightens up our lives with some bright yellow chemistry
Mar 13, 2013•7 min
Menthol: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton channels the Fonz and stays cool
Mar 06, 2013•7 min
Opsins: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg opens our eyes to the compounds that enable sight
Feb 27, 2013•7 min
Uk37: Chemistry in its element
Josh Howgego looks into the past, with help from some alkenones
Feb 20, 2013•7 min
Salvarsan: Chemistry in its element
Philip Robinson tells us about the first chemotherapeutic drug
Feb 13, 2013•7 min
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