Glycerol: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton describes one of his favourite school chemistry experiments, involving this week's compound: Glycerol
27 Aug 20145min
Osmium tetraoxide: Chemistry in its element
It's highly toxic but essential for studying detailed structures of cells. Brian Clegg introduces osmium tetraoxide
20 Aug 20146min
Magnesium oxide: Chemistry in its element
You may have created it in a fiery flash or taken it to soothe a burning stomach. Simon Cotton on magnesium oxide
13 Aug 20145min
Antifreeze glycoproteins: Chemistry in its element
Why don't fish freeze in sub-zero seas? Helen Scales introduces the compounds that protect them - antifreeze glycoproteins
6 Aug 20145min
Isoamyl acetate: Chemistry in its element
It makes a sweet banana-flavoured treat, but can ruin home brewed beer; Jenna Bilbrey introduces isoamyl acetate
30 Juli 20145min
Bisphenol A: Chemistry in its element
The science is far from settled, but this week's compound – bisphenol A – is facing bans across the world
23 Juli 20145min
Tributyltin: Chemistry in its element
Helen Scales investigates tributyltin, banned from use as anti-fouling paint for causing 'imposex' in marine life
16 Juli 20145min
Desomorphine: Chemistry in its element
From potential painkiller to kitchen-cooked heroin replacement, Nate Adams tracks the history of desomorphine
9 Juli 20145min
