Aspartame: Chemistry in its element
Could this be the sweetener that causes the most online panic?
10 Des 20145min
Cannabicyclohexanol: Chemistry in its element
Used to make synthetic cannabis, cannabicyclohexanol may be more risky than its non-synthetic counterpart
3 Des 20145min
Tramadol: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton introduces the painkiller tramadol – could this be the next banned drug in competitive cycling?
26 Nov 20146min
Insulin: Chemistry in its element
A protein with an impressive roster of 'firsts': Anna Lewcock introduces insulin
19 Nov 20140s
Psilocybin & Mescaline: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton explores our hallucinogenic horizons with psilocybin and mescaline
12 Nov 20140s
Selenium dioxide: Chemistry in its element
It smells of 'rotting horseradish' but gives glass a magnificent red colour – Brian Clegg shines a light on selenium dioxide
5 Nov 20145min
Human growth hormone: Chemistry in its element
Marketed as a path to eternal youth but banned in professional sports, Hayley Simon introduces human growth hormone
29 Okt 20145min
Magnesium chloride: Chemistry in its element
It may have no common name, but as Brian Clegg explains, magnesium chloride has many common uses
23 Okt 20145min
