Taq Polymerase: Chemistry in its element
Kat Arney reveals how high temperature bacteria provide us with the molecule that speeds up DNA sequencing
16 Joulu 20155min
Ubiquitin: Chemistry in its element
Kiki Sanford examines the molecule that holds the balance between life and death
9 Joulu 20158min
Diethyl ether: Chemistry in its element
Michael Freemantle awakens us to the history of diethyl ether
2 Joulu 20156min
Manganese dioxide: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg paints a picture of a compound found in ancient cave paintings and top-of-the-range electronics: Manganese dioxide
25 Marras 20156min
Mercury fulminate, Hg(CNO)<sub>2</sub>: Chemistry in its element
Michael Freemantle examines the explosive history and chemistry of mercury fulminate
18 Marras 20156min
Zirconium tungstate: Chemistry in its element
Generally, things get bigger as they get hotter. Neil Withers examines one of the exceptions – zirconium tungstate
11 Marras 20154min
Toluene: Chemistry in its element
There's more to toluene than TNT, as Brian Clegg reveals
4 Marras 20155min
Guncotton or nitrocellulose: Chemistry in its element
From an apron aflame to a popular propellant, Michael Freemantle tracks the history of guncotton
28 Loka 20156min
