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A leading scientist or author tells the story behind a different compound or molecule.
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Ethidium bromide

27 January 2016 Podcast | Compounds

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Kat Arney shines a light on the fluorescent DNA marker

Calcium carbide

19 January 2016 Podcast | Compounds

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Michael Freemantle tells us of discovery that lit the homes and put the food on the table of millions of people

Ectoparasiticides

13 January 2016 Podcast | Compounds

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Martha Henriques explains how compounds developed to keep parasites at bay may be protecting rhinos from poachers

Chemistry World Book Club podcast – Thing explainer  

Our book club podcast considers simple language in science as we discuss Randall Munroe's ...

Taq Polymerase  

Kat Arney reveals how high temperature bacteria provide us with the molecule that speeds u...

Ubiquitin  

Kiki Sanford examines the molecule that holds the balance between life and death

Chemistry World Book Club podcast – Why does asparagus make your wee smell?  

In this podcast, we learn why does asparagus make your wee smell, as we discuss Andy Brunn...

Diethyl ether  

Michael Freemantle awakens us to the history of diethyl ether

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