The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element

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Magnesium oxide: Chemistry in its element Aug 13, 2014

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You may have created it in a fiery flash or taken it to soothe a burning stomach. Simon Cotton on magnesium oxide

Antifreeze glycoproteins: Chemistry in its element Aug 06, 2014

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Why don't fish freeze in sub-zero seas? Helen Scales introduces the compounds that protect them - antifreeze glycoproteins

Isoamyl acetate: Chemistry in its element Jul 30, 2014

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It makes a sweet banana-flavoured treat, but can ruin home brewed beer; Jenna Bilbrey introduces isoamyl acetate

Bisphenol A: Chemistry in its element Jul 23, 2014

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The science is far from settled, but this week's compound – bisphenol A – is facing bans across the world

Tributyltin: Chemistry in its element Jul 16, 2014

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Helen Scales investigates tributyltin, banned from use as anti-fouling paint for causing 'imposex' in marine life

Desomorphine: Chemistry in its element Jul 09, 2014

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From potential painkiller to kitchen-cooked heroin replacement, Nate Adams tracks the history of desomorphine

Squalene: Chemistry in its element Jul 02, 2014

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It helps keep sharks afloat, but may be partly responsible for their declining numbers: Helen Scales introduces squalene

Albumin: Chemistry in its element Jun 25, 2014

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Nathan Adams introduces a confusingly-named protein that's essential for keeping blood flowing: Albumin

Vermilion: Chemistry in its element Jun 18, 2014

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Neil Withers finds out how vermilion has been keeping human civilisation looking bright and beautifully red for centuries

Pyridine: Chemistry in its element Jun 11, 2014

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Brian Clegg holds his nose to examine one of the real workhorses of the organic chemistry lab: Pyridine

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