Chemistry podcasts – Page 19

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    Chemistry World podcast – September 2015

    2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

    In this months podcast, we discuss Ebola and malaria vaccines in the pipeline, the history of peer review, and managing the mountain of chemical data

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    Isoprene

    2015-08-26T00:00:00Z

    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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    Gluten

    2015-08-19T00:00:00Z

    Emilie Steinmark tells us about gluten and gluten intolerance

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    2,4-Dinitrophenol

    2015-08-12T00:00:00Z

    Simon Cotton explains the explosive history and the dangers to health of 2,4-dinitrophenol

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    Vanadium Oxides

    2015-08-05T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg introduces an exotic chemical dynasty: the Vanadium oxides

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    Chemistry World podcast – August 2015

    2015-08-01T00:00:00Z

    In this space special, we learn how to study comets surfaces, and speak to a Nobel Prize winner about his 20-year-old prediction proving to be correct

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    Adrenaline

    2015-07-29T00:00:00Z

    Simon Cotton on the compound that turns a shrinking violet into a hero: Adrenaline

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    Polydimethylsiloxane

    2015-07-22T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg tells us about a silicone gel, which can sometimes be a bit silly

  • Carminic acid
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    Carminic acid

    2015-07-17T00:00:00Z

    Raychelle Burks introduces a red dye with a prickly history

  • Lemons
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    Citric acid

    2015-07-08T00:00:00Z

    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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    Chemistry World podcast – July 2015

    2015-07-01T00:00:00Z

    We ask, does graphene live up to the hype, and discuss injectable electronics that unfold in the brain

  • Large rolls of paper
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    Sodium sulfate

    2015-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg on sodium sulfate, known as ‘the miraculous salt’ because of its strong laxative effects.

  • Old copper moonshine still
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    Methanol

    2015-06-24T00:00:00Z

    Tempted by a tipple of home-brewed moonshine? Andrew Turley examines the risks associated with drinking methanol.

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    Cortisol & Hydrocortisone

    2015-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg investigates a compound that calms inflamed joints and excites the stressed brain: Cortisol

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    Parabens

    2015-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Ben Valsler examines the chemicals at the heart of one of the latest cosmetic & food additive scare stories: Parabens

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    Chemistry World podcast – June 2015

    2015-06-03T00:00:00Z

    What makes food sweet? How do we protect against food alteration? New e-paper, and possible treatment for ebola

  • Someone wearing a gas mask
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    Phosgene

    2015-06-03T00:00:00Z

    Matt Gunther investigates a clear, colourless gas responsible for thousands of deaths in the Great War: Phosgene

  • A pyramid in Egypt
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    Calcium hydroxide

    2015-05-27T00:00:00Z

    It rendered walls of pyramids and helps remove unwanted hair - Brian Clegg introduces a compound with many names - Calcium hydroxide

  • Inside of a shell showing mother of pearl
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    Nacre

    2015-05-20T00:00:00Z

    From a glamorous necklace to cutting edge body armour - Helen Scales investigates the properties of nacre

  • Woman with a jar of face cream
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    Hyaluronic acid

    2015-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg smooths out the wrinkles over the darling of the cosmetic industry, hyaluronic acid