Tungsten carbide: Chemistry in its element
Matt Gunther introduces the alloy that links armour-piercing bullets and ball point pens: Tungsten carbide
14 Jan 20155min
Paraquat: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces a weedkiller whose name has entered public consciousness – Paraquat
7 Jan 20156min
Frankincense and myrrh: Chemistry in its element
In this seasonal podcast, we look at the compounds found in frankincense and myrrh
24 Dec 20140s
Isoniazid: Chemistry in its element
Nina Notman introduces isoniazid - an antibiotic key to treating tuberculosis
17 Dec 20145min
Aspartame: Chemistry in its element
Could this be the sweetener that causes the most online panic?
10 Dec 20145min
Cannabicyclohexanol: Chemistry in its element
Used to make synthetic cannabis, cannabicyclohexanol may be more risky than its non-synthetic counterpart
3 Dec 20145min
Tramadol: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton introduces the painkiller tramadol – could this be the next banned drug in competitive cycling?
26 Nov 20146min
Insulin: Chemistry in its element
A protein with an impressive roster of 'firsts': Anna Lewcock introduces insulin
19 Nov 20140s
