News

Concerns raised over ‘regrettable’ BPA substitutions

2019-08-21T14:48:00Z

Research indicates chemicals used as alternatives to bisphenol A in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins aren’t always safer

News

UK MPs criticise government inaction on harmful chemicals

2019-07-24T14:43:00Z

A report calls for urgent changes to the way flame retardants and packaging additives are regulated

Podcast

Bakelite

2012-10-24T00:00:00Z

Brian Clegg explores the origin, uses and chemistry of Bakelite

Podcast

Benzene

2012-10-17T00:00:00Z

An organic compound found by a dreaming chemist - Brian Clegg uncovers the history behind Benzene 

Podcast

Polyhydroxybutyrate

2011-03-30T00:00:00Z

This week, Jessica Gwynne investigates the eco-friendly compound: polyhydroxybutyrate