Indigo: Chemistry in its element
What links blue jeans to ancient British warriors? Mike Freemantle discovers the blue dye with a colourful history
28 Sep 20187min
Pentylone: Chemistry in its element
The latest in an alarming trend of novel psychoactive substances being mis-sold at festivals as traditional street drugs, putting users at risk
21 Sep 20187min
Antihistamines: Chemistry in its element
As hayfever season comes to a close, Katrina Krämer examines antihistamines. From calming down a hyperactive immune system to increasing cognitive abilities, these small molecules have a big impact.
14 Sep 20187min
Thaumetopoein: Chemistry in its element
Kat Arney finds out about the 'toxic caterpillar' chemical that will make your skin crawl
7 Sep 20186min
Ethyl iodoacetate: Chemistry in its element
Michael Freemantle introduces a tear gas used by the British army in the first world war, picked, in part, because of our access to seaweed
31 Aug 20186min
Benzaldehyde: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg on the almond flavour compound that gives your taste buds a treat and may help rescue survivors from a disaster
24 Aug 20185min
Asbestos: Chemistry in its element
How the 'world's most wonderful mineral' became one of the world's biggest health hazards
17 Aug 20186min
Bilirubin: Chemistry in its element
Kat Arney investigates the chemicals responsible for giving bruises their hue and colouring your poo
10 Aug 20185min
