Bisphenol A: Chemistry in its element
The science is far from settled, but this week's compound – bisphenol A – is facing bans across the world
23 Juli 20145min
Tributyltin: Chemistry in its element
Helen Scales investigates tributyltin, banned from use as anti-fouling paint for causing 'imposex' in marine life
16 Juli 20145min
Desomorphine: Chemistry in its element
From potential painkiller to kitchen-cooked heroin replacement, Nate Adams tracks the history of desomorphine
9 Juli 20145min
Squalene: Chemistry in its element
It helps keep sharks afloat, but may be partly responsible for their declining numbers: Helen Scales introduces squalene
2 Juli 20145min
Albumin: Chemistry in its element
Nathan Adams introduces a confusingly-named protein that's essential for keeping blood flowing: Albumin
25 Juni 20145min
Vermilion: Chemistry in its element
Neil Withers finds out how vermilion has been keeping human civilisation looking bright and beautifully red for centuries
18 Juni 20145min
Pyridine: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg holds his nose to examine one of the real workhorses of the organic chemistry lab: Pyridine
11 Juni 20146min
Cytochrome P450: Chemistry in its element
Nathan Adams investigates some of the most important molecular machines within our cells, the cytochrome p450 enzymes
4 Juni 20145min
