Paracetamol: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton looks back at the history of one of our favourite painkillers, paracetamol
15 Jan 20146min
Conotoxins: Chemistry in its element
Helen Scales finds out how unique toxins found in deadly cone snail stings could herald the next generation of painkillers
8 Jan 20145min
Boron nitride: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg explains how the versatile compound boron nitride may be 'the best kept secret in all of chemistry'
17 Dec 20137min
Glyphosate: Chemistry in its element
A popular way to weed out unwanted pest plants, Jen Newton introduces Glyphosate
11 Dec 20135min
Guaiacol: Chemistry in its element
This week, Ben Valsler investigates the smoky compound that links whisky, kippers, bacon, hot dogs, coffee, creosote and cough syrup
4 Dec 20135min
Hexenal: Chemistry in its element
For many, it's the smell of spring and summer. But hexenal - responsible for the aroma of freshly cut grass - makes Simon Cotton think of cricket.
27 Nov 20136min
Potassium bromide: Chemistry in its element
Did chemistry help control tension in the trenches? Brian Clegg investigates potassium bromide
20 Nov 20136min
Napalm: Chemistry in its element
A devastating weapon indelibly associated with Apocalypse Now and the Vietnam war, Simon Cotton introduces Napalm
13 Nov 20135min
