Kat Arney discovers the compound that first coloured the Chicago river green for St Patrick's Day
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Kat Arney discovers the compound that first coloured the Chicago river green for St Patrick's Day
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The chemical breakdown is your biweekly source of the latest chemistry news, featuring discussions by our Chemistry World writers on the most exciting announcements and innovations in the field.
Plus the full archive of Chemistry in its element – the audio tour of the periodic table and beyond.
From Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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The chemical breakdown is your biweekly source of the latest chemistry news, featuring discussions by our Chemistry World writers on the most exciting announcements and innovations in the field.
Plus the full archive of Chemistry in its element – the audio tour of the periodic table and beyond.
From Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Page 6 · 50 per pageWhat do hygienic work surfaces have in common with 19th century French violins? Brian Clegg finds out.
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What do hygienic work surfaces have in common with 19th century French violins? Brian Clegg finds out.
Too much cola can mess with your brain. The effects of excess brominated vegetable oil explained
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Too much cola can mess with your brain. The effects of excess brominated vegetable oil explained
Oseltamivir, or Tamiflu, stockpiling during the 2009 H1N1 epidemic highlighted significant problems with drugs trials policy
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Oseltamivir, or Tamiflu, stockpiling during the 2009 H1N1 epidemic highlighted significant problems with drugs trials policy
Flibanserin was touted to be the female Viagra. Martha Henriques explains why it failed to live up to the hype.
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Flibanserin was touted to be the female Viagra. Martha Henriques explains why it failed to live up to the hype.
Michael Freemantle relates the history arolein, a poor tear gas with unexpected benefits
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Michael Freemantle relates the history arolein, a poor tear gas with unexpected benefits
Raychelle Burks explains how the scent of cedar wood can be used to destroy pests
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Raychelle Burks explains how the scent of cedar wood can be used to destroy pests
Kat Arney shines a light on the fluorescent DNA marker
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Kat Arney shines a light on the fluorescent DNA marker
Michael Freemantle tells us of discovery that lit the homes and put the food on the table of millions of people
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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
Martha Henriques explains how compounds developed to keep parasites at bay may be protecting rhinos from poachers
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Martha Henriques explains how compounds developed to keep parasites at bay may be protecting rhinos from poachers
Kat Arney reveals how high temperature bacteria provide us with the molecule that speeds up DNA sequencing
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Kat Arney reveals how high temperature bacteria provide us with the molecule that speeds up DNA sequencing
Kiki Sanford examines the molecule that holds the balance between life and death
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Kiki Sanford examines the molecule that holds the balance between life and death
Michael Freemantle awakens us to the history of diethyl ether
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Michael Freemantle awakens us to the history of diethyl ether
Brian Clegg paints a picture of a compound found in ancient cave paintings and top-of-the-range electronics: Manganese dioxide
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Brian Clegg paints a picture of a compound found in ancient cave paintings and top-of-the-range electronics: Manganese dioxide
Michael Freemantle examines the explosive history and chemistry of mercury fulminate
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Michael Freemantle examines the explosive history and chemistry of mercury fulminate
Generally, things get bigger as they get hotter. Neil Withers examines one of the exceptions – zirconium tungstate
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Generally, things get bigger as they get hotter. Neil Withers examines one of the exceptions – zirconium tungstate
There's more to toluene than TNT, as Brian Clegg reveals
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There's more to toluene than TNT, as Brian Clegg reveals
From an apron aflame to a popular propellant, Michael Freemantle tracks the history of guncotton
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From an apron aflame to a popular propellant, Michael Freemantle tracks the history of guncotton
Brian Clegg introduces an essential nutrient, and the first to hold the name 'vitamin': Thiamine or vitamin B
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Brian Clegg introduces an essential nutrient, and the first to hold the name 'vitamin': Thiamine or vitamin B
A story which starts knee-deep in sewage and ends with the spread of drug resistant infections like MRSA
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A story which starts knee-deep in sewage and ends with the spread of drug resistant infections like MRSA
Wouldn't it be great to have a molecule named after you? But perhaps not this week's compound, the chemical weapon lewisite
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Wouldn't it be great to have a molecule named after you? But perhaps not this week's compound, the chemical weapon lewisite
Hayley Birch discovers the compound that opened up a wing of the periodic table for reactions: Xenon hexafluoroplatinate
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Hayley Birch discovers the compound that opened up a wing of the periodic table for reactions: Xenon hexafluoroplatinate
Raychelle Burks finds out how Potbelly's patrons became poisoning patients, in the mystery of the sodium azide-laced iced tea
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Raychelle Burks finds out how Potbelly's patrons became poisoning patients, in the mystery of the sodium azide-laced iced tea
In this week's podcast, Matt Gunther reveals the toxic history of gelsemine
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In this week's podcast, Matt Gunther reveals the toxic history of gelsemine
In this week's podcast, Raychelle Burks tells us of the cool but warming effects of methyl salicylate, better known as oil of wintergreen.
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In this week's podcast, Raychelle Burks tells us of the cool but warming effects of methyl salicylate, better known as oil of wintergreen.
It's at the heart of the first chemical equation, and makes Hayley Birch think of quiche. This week's compound is antimony sulfide
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It's at the heart of the first chemical equation, and makes Hayley Birch think of quiche. This week's compound is antimony sulfide
Why do the Blue Ridged Mountains inspire so many songs? Maybe it's because of the Isoprene that gives them their blue hue...
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Why do the Blue Ridged Mountains inspire so many songs? Maybe it's because of the Isoprene that gives them their blue hue...
Emilie Steinmark tells us about gluten and gluten intolerance
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Emilie Steinmark tells us about gluten and gluten intolerance
Simon Cotton explains the explosive history and the dangers to health of the weight-loss drug, 2,4-dinitrophenol
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Simon Cotton explains the explosive history and the dangers to health of the weight-loss drug, 2,4-dinitrophenol
Brian Clegg introduces an exotic chemical dynasty: the Vanadium oxides
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Brian Clegg introduces an exotic chemical dynasty: the Vanadium oxides
Simon Cotton on the compound that turns a shrinking violet into a hero: Adrenaline
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Simon Cotton on the compound that turns a shrinking violet into a hero: Adrenaline
Brian Clegg tells us about a silicone gel, which can sometimes be a bit silly
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Brian Clegg tells us about a silicone gel, which can sometimes be a bit silly
Raychelle Burks introduces a red dye with a prickly history.
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Raychelle Burks introduces a red dye with a prickly history.
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade – or you could make citric acid, a very useful commodity chemical according to Andrew Turley
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If life hands you lemons, make lemonade – or you could make citric acid, a very useful commodity chemical according to Andrew Turley
Brian Clegg on sodium sulfate, known as 'the miraculous salt' because of its strong laxative effects.
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Brian Clegg on sodium sulfate, known as 'the miraculous salt' because of its strong laxative effects.
Tempted by a tipple of home-brewed moonshine? Andrew Turley examines the risks associated with drinking methanol.
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Tempted by a tipple of home-brewed moonshine? Andrew Turley examines the risks associated with drinking methanol.
Brian Clegg investigates a compound that calms inflamed joints and excites the stressed brain: Cortisol
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Brian Clegg investigates a compound that calms inflamed joints and excites the stressed brain: Cortisol
Ben Valsler examines the chemicals at the heart of one of the latest cosmetic & food additive scare stories: Parabens
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Ben Valsler examines the chemicals at the heart of one of the latest cosmetic & food additive scare stories: Parabens
Matt Gunther investigates a clear, colourless gas responsible for thousands of deaths in the Great War: Phosgene
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Matt Gunther investigates a clear, colourless gas responsible for thousands of deaths in the Great War: Phosgene
It rendered walls of pyramids and helps remove unwanted hair - Brian Clegg introduces a compound with many names - Calcium hydroxide
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It rendered walls of pyramids and helps remove unwanted hair - Brian Clegg introduces a compound with many names - Calcium hydroxide
From a glamorous necklace to cutting edge body armour - Helen Scales investigates the properties of nacre
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From a glamorous necklace to cutting edge body armour - Helen Scales investigates the properties of nacre
Brian Clegg smooths out the wrinkles over the darling of the cosmetic industry, hyaluronic acid
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Brian Clegg smooths out the wrinkles over the darling of the cosmetic industry, hyaluronic acid
How do mussels stick tight and weather the constant ocean waves? Helen Scales discovers mussel adhesive proteins
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How do mussels stick tight and weather the constant ocean waves? Helen Scales discovers mussel adhesive proteins
Brian Clegg introduces a compound steeped in faded Victorian glamour – acetylene
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Brian Clegg introduces a compound steeped in faded Victorian glamour – acetylene
Simon Cotton examines a compound banned in warfare but still used by police to disperse crowds: CS gas
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Simon Cotton examines a compound banned in warfare but still used by police to disperse crowds: CS gas
It's the strongest known biological material and one of the earliest pigments - Helen Scales discovers goethite
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It's the strongest known biological material and one of the earliest pigments - Helen Scales discovers goethite
Brian Clegg discusses the vitamin found in both breakfast cereal and meteorites: Niacin
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Brian Clegg discusses the vitamin found in both breakfast cereal and meteorites: Niacin
Start your engines! Simon Cotton looks into one of the few chemical names known well to the public: Octane
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Start your engines! Simon Cotton looks into one of the few chemical names known well to the public: Octane
Sensible approach to dental rot or sinister communist plot? Brian Clegg examines the much-maligned fluorides
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Sensible approach to dental rot or sinister communist plot? Brian Clegg examines the much-maligned fluorides
Simon Cotton introduces the first of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants: Prozac
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Simon Cotton introduces the first of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants: Prozac
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