Quaternary ammonium salts: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces a family of molecules that first gave fluffy softness to freshly washed clothes
21 Sep 20165min
Ergotamine: Chemistry in its element
Ben Valsler finds out why writing Alice's adventures in Wonderland was such a headache for Lewis Carroll
14 Sep 20166min
Spinel: Chemistry in its element
Find out about the Black Prince's ruby, which is no ruby at all
7 Sep 20165min
Aconitine: Chemistry in its element
This powerful poison is said to have the power to transform werewolves and heal snake bites. Brian Clegg unpicks fiction from fact
31 Aug 20165min
Raspberry ketone: Chemistry in its element
Is there really a simple, fruity route to weight loss?
24 Aug 20168min
Statins: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg gets to the heart of the matter on the benefits or otherwise of one of the most commonly prescribed drugs
17 Aug 20166min
Ghrelin: Chemistry in its element
Is there a single hormone that causes hunger, and is this it?
10 Aug 20166min
Prodiginines: Chemistry in its element
When the communion bread starts secreting blood, could this be the cause?
3 Aug 20167min
