Squalene: Chemistry in its element
It helps keep sharks afloat, but may be partly responsible for their declining numbers: Helen Scales introduces squalene
2 Juli 20145min
Albumin: Chemistry in its element
Nathan Adams introduces a confusingly-named protein that's essential for keeping blood flowing: Albumin
25 Juni 20145min
Vermilion: Chemistry in its element
Neil Withers finds out how vermilion has been keeping human civilisation looking bright and beautifully red for centuries
18 Juni 20145min
Pyridine: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg holds his nose to examine one of the real workhorses of the organic chemistry lab: Pyridine
11 Juni 20146min
Cytochrome P450: Chemistry in its element
Nathan Adams investigates some of the most important molecular machines within our cells, the cytochrome p450 enzymes
4 Juni 20145min
Ammonium dichromate: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg reminisces about indoor fireworks and Vesuvian fire with this week's compound: Ammonium dichromate
28 Maj 20146min
Melatonin: Chemistry in its element
Meet melatonin, the 'Dracula of hormones', essential in regulating the body's natural circadian rhythm
22 Maj 20144min
Naphthalene: Chemistry in its element
Once a fusty way of keeping moths out of clothes, Brian Clegg explains how naphthalene may have helped bring life to Earth
14 Maj 20146min
