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The Elements Song 2019: Chemistry in its Element Dec 20, 2019

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To celebrate 2019 – the International Year of the Periodic Table – we're joined by Helen Arney and the Waterbeach Brass Band with an updated version of Tom Lehrer's elements song. See the video, featuring contributions from chemists around the world, here: https://www.chemistryworld.com/IYPT Happy New Year!

Iminosugars: Chemistry in its element Dec 13, 2019

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After promising results treating ill pets, some researchers think iminosugars could become treatments for infection and even cancer. Mike Freemantle explores the buzz about iminohoney.

Oxycodone and hydrocodone: Chemistry in its element Dec 06, 2019

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Frances Addison examines how our quest to control and manage pain has led to a modern medical crisis, as opioids oxycodone and hydrocodone are among the most abused prescription medications in the US

Tryptophan: Chemistry in its element Nov 29, 2019

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Ben Valsler tackles 'zombie facts' and the tenuous connection between tryptophan in turkey and your post-Thanksgiving dinner doze

Zeolites: Chemistry in its element Nov 22, 2019

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Brian Clegg introduces the class of materials where the holes are more important than the whole – the super-porous zeolites

Allicin: Chemistry in its Element Nov 15, 2019

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It helps prevent garlic plants from marauding insects and should have prevented the Hindenburg disaster – Mike Freemantle on allicin and the smell of freshly crushed garlic

Beta–damascenone: Chemistry in its element Nov 08, 2019

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Louise Crane explains how a series of happy accidents led to the discovery of this rose-scented compound, found in rose oil, beer, apple pie and Kentucky bourbon.

Gallium arsenide: Chemistry in its element Nov 01, 2019

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Brian Clegg introduces gallium arsenide – the supercar of the semiconductor scene

Electrum: Chemistry in its element Oct 25, 2019

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Georgia Mills introduces the malleable mixture of gold and silver that minted some of the world's oldest coins

Hypoxia-inducible factors – HIFs: Chemistry in its element Oct 18, 2019

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Ben Valsler introduces the oxygen sensors that help life react to changing conditions, and were key to the 2019 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine