Dexamethasone: Chemistry in its element
News that this cheap, ubiquitous steroid drug may reduce deaths in Covid-19 cases has been greeted with cautious optimism. Ben Valsler looks at the history of dexamethasone and the promising Recovery ...
26 Jun 20206min
Porcelain: Chemistry in its element
Mike Freemantle on the art, history and science of this delicate, translucent ceramic material
19 Jun 20206min
Feldspar: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces the humble mineral that delights both astronomers and archaeologists
12 Jun 20207min
Cimetidine: Chemistry in its element
Mike Freemantle introduces the peptic ulcer treatment cimetidine, which – as Tagamet – became the first 'blockbuster' drug
5 Jun 20207min
Fexinidazole: Chemistry in its element
The World Health Organisation hope to eradicate human African trypanosomiasis, better known as sleeping sickness, within our lifetimes. Jamie Durrani looks at a drug that may make it possible.
29 Mai 20206min
DMT – Dimethyltryptamine: Chemistry in its element
Georgia Mills investigates the psychoactive found in ayahuasca that may mirror near-death experiences
22 Mai 20207min
Chlorine dioxide: Chemistry in its element
Katrina Krämer investigates how industrial-strength bleach became promoted as 'miracle mineral supplement' – a supposed 'cure' for autism, cancer and even Covid-19.
15 Mai 20208min
Oleic acid: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg discovers the link between olive oil, dandruff and stained glass windows.
8 Mai 20207min
