Tryptophan: Chemistry in its element
Ben Valsler tackles 'zombie facts' and the tenuous connection between tryptophan in turkey and your post-Thanksgiving dinner doze
29 Nov 20196min
Zeolites: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces the class of materials where the holes are more important than the whole – the super-porous zeolites
22 Nov 20197min
Allicin: Chemistry in its Element
It helps prevent garlic plants from marauding insects and should have prevented the Hindenburg disaster – Mike Freemantle on allicin and the smell of freshly crushed garlic
15 Nov 20197min
Beta–damascenone: Chemistry in its element
Louise Crane explains how a series of happy accidents led to the discovery of this rose-scented compound, found in rose oil, beer, apple pie and Kentucky bourbon.
8 Nov 20194min
Gallium arsenide: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces gallium arsenide – the supercar of the semiconductor scene
1 Nov 20196min
Electrum: Chemistry in its element
Georgia Mills introduces the malleable mixture of gold and silver that minted some of the world's oldest coins
25 Okt 20195min
Hypoxia-inducible factors – HIFs: Chemistry in its element
Ben Valsler introduces the oxygen sensors that help life react to changing conditions, and were key to the 2019 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine
18 Okt 20197min
Ciguatoxin: Chemistry in its element
Enna Guadalupe investigates the toxin found in reef fish that leads to food poisoning so bad it can cause life-long symptoms.
11 Okt 20196min
