Ethyl iodoacetate: Chemistry in its element
Michael Freemantle introduces a tear gas used by the British army in the first world war, picked, in part, because of our access to seaweed
31 Elo 20186min
Benzaldehyde: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg on the almond flavour compound that gives your taste buds a treat and may help rescue survivors from a disaster
24 Elo 20185min
Asbestos: Chemistry in its element
How the 'world's most wonderful mineral' became one of the world's biggest health hazards
17 Elo 20186min
Bilirubin: Chemistry in its element
Kat Arney investigates the chemicals responsible for giving bruises their hue and colouring your poo
10 Elo 20185min
Naloxone: Chemistry in its element
Katrina Krämer examines the overdose antidote that has saved tens of thousands of lives
2 Elo 20186min
Fentanyl: Chemistry in its element
A 1960s breakthrough in pain relief that now fuels the opioid crisis
27 Heinä 20186min
Lanolin: Chemistry in its element
How a waxy mixture from a sheep's fleece helped create a global fashion brand
20 Heinä 20186min
Cannabidiol: Chemistry in its element
Ben Valsler with the story of Charlotte Figi, Dravet syndrome and the cannabis compound controlling her condition.
13 Heinä 20186min
