All articles by Brian Clegg – Page 3
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PodcastManganese dioxide
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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PodcastThiamine or vitamin B
Brian Clegg introduces an essential nutrient, and the first to hold the name ‘vitamin’: Thiamine or vitamin B
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PodcastCephalosporins
A story which starts knee-deep in sewage and ends with the spread of drug resistant infections like MRSA
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PodcastPolydimethylsiloxane
Brian Clegg tells us about a silicone gel, which can sometimes be a bit silly
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PodcastSodium sulfate
Brian Clegg on sodium sulfate, known as ‘the miraculous salt’ because of its strong laxative effects.
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PodcastCortisol & Hydrocortisone
Brian Clegg investigates a compound that calms inflamed joints and excites the stressed brain: Cortisol
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PodcastCalcium hydroxide
It rendered walls of pyramids and helps remove unwanted hair - Brian Clegg introduces a compound with many names - Calcium hydroxide
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PodcastHyaluronic acid
Brian Clegg smooths out the wrinkles over the darling of the cosmetic industry, hyaluronic acid
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PodcastTitanium nitride
Brian Clegg explains how titanium nitride could protect artificial joints and pimp out your ride
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PodcastSelenium dioxide
It smells of ‘rotting horseradish’ but gives glass a magnificent red colour – Brian Clegg shines a light on selenium dioxide
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PodcastMagnesium chloride
It may have no common name, but as Brian Clegg explains, magnesium chloride has many common uses
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