Cortisol & Hydrocortisone: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg investigates a compound that calms inflamed joints and excites the stressed brain: Cortisol
16 Jun 20155min
Parabens: Chemistry in its element
Ben Valsler examines the chemicals at the heart of one of the latest cosmetic & food additive scare stories: Parabens
10 Jun 20156min
Phosgene: Chemistry in its element
Matt Gunther investigates a clear, colourless gas responsible for thousands of deaths in the Great War: Phosgene
3 Jun 20156min
Calcium hydroxide: Chemistry in its element
It rendered walls of pyramids and helps remove unwanted hair - Brian Clegg introduces a compound with many names - Calcium hydroxide
27 Mai 20156min
Nacre: Chemistry in its element
From a glamorous necklace to cutting edge body armour - Helen Scales investigates the properties of nacre
20 Mai 20155min
Hyaluronic acid: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg smooths out the wrinkles over the darling of the cosmetic industry, hyaluronic acid
13 Mai 20156min
Mussel adhesive proteins: Chemistry in its element
How do mussels stick tight and weather the constant ocean waves? Helen Scales discovers mussel adhesive proteins
6 Mai 20155min
Acetylene: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces a compound steeped in faded Victorian glamour – acetylene
29 Apr 20156min
