Botox: Chemistry in its element
Just 50 grams could kill everyone on the planet, but we have it injected into our faces. David Lindsay on Botox
18 Juli 20136min
Imidacloprid: Chemistry in its element
Phillip Broadwith discusses one of the neonicitinoid insecticides believed to be causing problems for bees
10 Juli 20137min
PVC: Chemistry in its element
To some it looks cheap and nasty, for others it's a sensible (or even sexy) design decision. Brian Clegg wraps himself in PVC
3 Juli 20137min
Resveratrol: Chemistry in its element
Can a compound in red wine protect against heart attack and cancer? Phillip Broadwith investigates resveratrol
26 Juni 20136min
Phosphoric Acid: Chemistry in its element
Lars Öhrström on phosphoric acid: Crucial for crops and DNA's backbone, it's the energy currency of the biological world
19 Juni 20136min
Cyanoacrylate: Chemistry in its element
It repairs objects, heals wounds and fights crime. It puts the 'super' in superglue. Emma Stoye introduces cyanoacrylate
12 Juni 20136min
VX: Chemistry in its element
The stuff of action films and horrifying news stories, Simon Cotton introduces the infamous nerve agent, VX
5 Juni 20137min
Alumina: Chemistry in its element
It's a catalyst, an abrasive, a bright white pigment and the basis for beautiful gemstones - Neil Withers introduces Alumina
29 Maj 20135min
