Polyacetylene: Chemistry in its element
David Lindsay explores the first of the conducting organic polymers, polyacetylene
21 Aug 20136min
Chitin: Chemistry in its element
It's the compound that creates a lucrative market from leftover lobster. Emma Stoye introduces chitin
14 Aug 20134min
Erythropoietin: Chemistry in its element
Developed to save lives, its potential to give cheats an edge was soon identified. David Lindsay explores erythropoietin
8 Aug 20136min
Curcumin: Chemistry in its element
For an aromatic curry and, potentially, a healthier life, Simon Cotton recommends curcumin
31 Jul 20136min
Cellulose acetate: Chemistry in its element
It kept the explosions on the silver screen instead of in the projection booth - Brian Clegg on cellulose acetate
24 Jul 20136min
Botox: Chemistry in its element
Just 50 grams could kill everyone on the planet, but we have it injected into our faces. David Lindsay on Botox
18 Jul 20136min
Imidacloprid: Chemistry in its element
Phillip Broadwith discusses one of the neonicitinoid insecticides believed to be causing problems for bees
10 Jul 20137min
PVC: Chemistry in its element
To some it looks cheap and nasty, for others it's a sensible (or even sexy) design decision. Brian Clegg wraps himself in PVC
3 Jul 20137min
