Cordite: Chemistry in its element
The Battle of Jutland was fought 100 years ago next week, on May 31st, 1916. A critical role was played by cordite
25 Maj 20166min
Coumarin: Chemistry in its element
Michael Freemantle takes a stroll through 'Jane Austen country' to discover this week's compound: Coumarin
18 Maj 20166min
Tetraethyl lead: Chemistry in its element
For decades, automobile fuel had a dangerous additive: Tetraethyl lead. Matt Gunther explains why a toxic compound was added to our fuel
11 Maj 20166min
Haloperidol: Chemistry in its element
It failed as a painkiller, but Haldol rapidly became an essential medicine for schizophrenia. Raychelle Burks explains more
4 Maj 20167min
Cadmium telluride: Chemistry in its element
It may not be the best material for solar cells but it has some distinct advantages
27 Apr 20167min
Hydrazine: Chemistry in its element
Rowena Fletcher-Wood on the simple compound that links spandex, automobile safety and space exploration: Hydrazine
20 Apr 20166min
Acrylamide: Chemistry in its element
Does burnt toast cause cancer? Martha Henriques explores this complex question
13 Apr 20166min
Uranium dioxide: Chemistry in its element
This week's compound has had a glowing career in the arts and a runaway success in the energy sector
6 Apr 20166min
