Fluorescein: Chemistry in its element
Kat Arney discovers the compound that first coloured the Chicago river green for St Patrick's Day
16 Mars 20165min
Sodium hypochlorite: Chemistry in its element
What do hygienic work surfaces have in common with 19th century French violins? Brian Clegg finds out.
9 Mars 20166min
Brominated vegetable oil: Chemistry in its element
Too much cola can mess with your brain. The effects of excess brominated vegetable oil explained
2 Mars 20167min
Oseltamivir : Chemistry in its element
Oseltamivir, or Tamiflu, stockpiling during the 2009 H1N1 epidemic highlighted significant problems with drugs trials policy
24 Feb 20166min
Flibanserin: Chemistry in its element
Flibanserin was touted to be the female Viagra. Martha Henriques explains why it failed to live up to the hype.
17 Feb 20166min
Acrolein: Chemistry in its element
Michael Freemantle relates the history arolein, a poor tear gas with unexpected benefits
9 Feb 20167min
Cedrol: Chemistry in its element
Raychelle Burks explains how the scent of cedar wood can be used to destroy pests
3 Feb 20165min
Ethidium bromide: Chemistry in its element
Kat Arney shines a light on the fluorescent DNA marker
27 Jan 20165min
