Vitamin B12 or Cobalamin
If you're trying out a vegan diet, you're likely to be told to make sure you get enough vitamin B12. Ben Valsler asks what B12 does, where we get it from, and how can we be sure we're getting enough?
10 Jan 20207min
The Elements Song 2019: Chemistry in its Element
To celebrate 2019 – the International Year of the Periodic Table – we're joined by Helen Arney and the Waterbeach Brass Band with an updated version of Tom Lehrer's elements song. See the video, feat...
20 Dec 20194min
Iminosugars: Chemistry in its element
After promising results treating ill pets, some researchers think iminosugars could become treatments for infection and even cancer. Mike Freemantle explores the buzz about iminohoney.
13 Dec 20197min
Oxycodone and hydrocodone: Chemistry in its element
Frances Addison examines how our quest to control and manage pain has led to a modern medical crisis, as opioids oxycodone and hydrocodone are among the most abused prescription medications in the US
6 Dec 20196min
Tryptophan: Chemistry in its element
Ben Valsler tackles 'zombie facts' and the tenuous connection between tryptophan in turkey and your post-Thanksgiving dinner doze
29 Nov 20196min
Zeolites: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces the class of materials where the holes are more important than the whole – the super-porous zeolites
22 Nov 20197min
Allicin: Chemistry in its Element
It helps prevent garlic plants from marauding insects and should have prevented the Hindenburg disaster – Mike Freemantle on allicin and the smell of freshly crushed garlic
15 Nov 20197min
Beta–damascenone: Chemistry in its element
Louise Crane explains how a series of happy accidents led to the discovery of this rose-scented compound, found in rose oil, beer, apple pie and Kentucky bourbon.
8 Nov 20194min
