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Latest: Chemistry World podcast - June 2013

Chemistry in its Element: Series one

The Elements

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Chemistry in its Element: Series two

The Compounds

A leading scientist or author tells the story behind a different compound or molecule.
Latest: Cyanoacrylate

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Recent podcasts

Cyanoacrylate

12 June 2013 Podcast | Compounds

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It repairs objects, heals wounds and fights crime. It puts the ‘super’ in superglue. Emma Stoye introduces cyanoacrylate.

VX

5 June 2013 Podcast | Compounds

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The stuff of action films and horrifying news stories, Simon Cotton introduces the infamous nerve agent, VX

Chemistry World podcast - June 2013

3 June 2013 Podcast | Monthly

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We discover 300 years of chemistry in Edinburgh with Eleanor Campbell, and explore the secrets of the main group elements

Alumina  

It's a catalyst, an abrasive, a bright white pigment and the basis for beautiful gemstones...

Cathinone  

Simon Cotton introduces us to cathinone, the active ingredient in the stimulant Khat

Digoxin  

Emma Stoye on digoxin, a toxic product of foxgloves, and the birth of modern pharmacology

YBCO - Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide  

Neil Withers recalls making this groundbreaking superconductor as a student

Chemistry World podcast - May 2013  

Robert Lovitt tells us about algae biotechnology, Patrick Holland discusses nitrogen fixin...

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