Caesium chloride: Chemistry in its element
Caesium chloride is packs a lot of radioactivity into a small volume, making it ideal for treatments where the radioactive material needs to be accurately sited
14 Kesä 20176min
Rotaxanes: Chemistry in its element
Katrina Kramer speaks with Manchester University researcher David Leigh about compounds that resemble machine parts and could pave the way for molecular robots
7 Kesä 20178min
Fibrin and fibrinogen: Chemistry in its element
From scabby knees to life-threatening strokes, this important protein is the fundamental link in the complex molecular chain that forms blood clots.
31 Touko 20175min
Propylene glycol: Chemistry in its element
When a batch of cinnamon whiskey meant for the American market made its way to Europe, it highlighted starkly different regulations controlling how much propylene glycol is allowed in food and drink
24 Touko 20175min
Butanone: Chemistry in its element
If you've ever built plastic scale models of aeroplanes or spacecraft, you'll be familiar with the sharp, sweet smell of butanone
17 Touko 20175min
Propranolol hydrochloride: Chemistry in its element
Rowena Fletcher-Wood discovers how to stave off stage fright, with a simple compound that revolutionised drug development
12 Touko 20175min
Anthocyanins: Chemistry in its element
Michael Freemantle explores the pigments responsible for the rich colours of autumn foliage: 'the last smiles of the year upon the tawny leaves'.
5 Touko 20176min
MOFs – Metal–organic frameworks: Chemistry in its element
Katrina Krämer examines these extremely versatile materials and speaks to MOF pioneer Omar Yaghi
27 Huhti 20179min
