Piranha solution: Chemistry in its element

Katrina Kramer introduces the Nobel prize-winning ligand that will give you just the hand you need: BINAP or 2,2'-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthyl

6 Okt 20166min

A substitute for one of the bases in DNA that can cause the death of cancer cells

28 Sep 20166min

Brian Clegg introduces a family of molecules that first gave fluffy softness to freshly washed clothes

21 Sep 20165min

Ben Valsler finds out why writing Alice's adventures in Wonderland was such a headache for Lewis Carroll

14 Sep 20166min

Find out about the Black Prince's ruby, which is no ruby at all

7 Sep 20165min

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

Is there really a simple, fruity route to weight loss?

24 Aug 20168min

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