The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element

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VX: Chemistry in its element Jun 05, 2013

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

Alumina: Chemistry in its element May 29, 2013

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It's a catalyst, an abrasive, a bright white pigment and the basis for beautiful gemstones - Neil Withers introduces Alumina

Cathinone: Chemistry in its element May 22, 2013

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

Digoxin: Chemistry in its element May 15, 2013

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

YBCO - Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide: Chemistry in its element May 08, 2013

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Neil Withers recalls making this groundbreaking superconductor as a student

Ferrocene: Chemistry in its element May 02, 2013

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Lars Öhrström gets his teeth into the first sandwich compound

Oxalic acid: Chemistry in its element Apr 25, 2013

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Lars Öhrström finds a link between Napoleon III and rhubarb

Denatonium benzoate: Chemistry in its element Apr 18, 2013

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Brian Clegg has a sniff at the bitterest substance known to science

Magnesium sulfate: Chemistry in its element Apr 10, 2013

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Brian Clegg explains how bath salts may actually be more than just relaxing

Vancomycin: Chemistry in its element Apr 03, 2013

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Simon Cotton explains the discovery of 'the drug of last resort'

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