Chemistry podcasts – Page 29

  • Blood sample
    Podcast

    Haemoglobin

    2011-12-28T00:00:00Z

     The compound that brings a distinctive red colour to our bloodstreams - here's Brian Clegg with haemoglobin

  • A bottle of poison on a table
    Podcast

    Hydrogen cyanide

    2011-12-21T00:00:00Z

    The deadly compound that is notorious for its quick acting and poisonous properties

  • Two forms of water
    Podcast

    Heavy water

    2011-12-14T00:00:00Z

    Peter Wothers weighs in on this week's compound

  • Person suffering from hayfever
    Podcast

    Histamine

    2011-12-07T00:00:00Z

    The root and branch of pollen allergies

  • Bottles of hydrochloric acid
    Podcast

    Hydrochloric acid

    2011-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg investigates the chemical compound that plays an essential role in history, industry and the human body

  • A photograph of a fireworks display over Venice
    Podcast

    Potassium chlorate

    2011-11-23T00:00:00Z

    Fireworks, explosives, spacecraft – Neil Withers explains why potassium chlorate is the sort of compound that draws attention to chemistry

  • A closeup view of a section of glossy straight ginger hair in a wavy style
    Podcast

    Keratin

    2011-11-16T00:00:00Z

     Brian Clegg explores the compound that makes glossy hair, elegant nails and flawless skin possible

  • Police with bulletproof vests
    Podcast

    Kevlar

    2011-11-09T00:00:00Z

    The compound that revolutionised our modern materials and has saved many lives

  • A couple running up some steps
    Podcast

    Lactic acid

    2011-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Jessica Gwynne investigates the many uses of lactic acid

  • Podcast

    November 2011

    2011-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Chemistry World Podcast - November 201101:22- World's longest carbon-carbon bond created04:20- Pitcher plant inspires ultimate non-stick surface07:54- NASA's John Grotzinger discusses the difficulties of getting the Curiosity rover to Mars with its massive payload of analytical instruments, and what it will do when it gets there15:55- Conjuring up gram quantities ...

  • Dental syringe and carpules with dental anesthesia,
    Podcast

    Lidocaine

    2011-10-26T00:00:00Z

     Lars Öhrström reveals the history of the pain-relieving compound used in dentistry

  • air bubbles in water
    Podcast

    Lithium carbonate

    2011-10-19T00:00:00Z

    The versatile compound that is fizzing its way into our daily lives

  • 'Pink Elephants on Parade' LSD blotter
    Podcast

    LSD - Lysergic acid diethylamide

    2011-10-12T00:00:00Z

    The time- and sense-distorting chemistry of LSD

  • Fireflies in the forest
    Podcast

    Luciferin

    2011-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Katherine Holt lights up this week's episode with luciferin

  • Podcast

    October 2011

    2011-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Chemistry World Podcast -October 2011 1:05 -Microscopy reveals why ketchup squirts 5:07- Toyota create first magnesium-sulfur rechargeable battery 7:20-Paul Shearing explains why you might want to swap your home boiler for a fuel cell 14:30-Two for one - cleaning water and generating energy 17:52-Bacteria responsible for missing 'atmospheric brooms' that ...

  • Lycra sportswear
    Podcast

    Lycra

    2011-09-28T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg stretches out the science of this compound

  • Methamphetamine or crystal meth
    Podcast

    Methamphetamine

    2011-09-07T00:00:00Z

    A mood enhancing molecule, Simon Cotton investigates the chemistry of Methamphetamine

  • Podcast

    September 2011

    2011-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Chemistry World Podcast - September 20111:05 -Tequila for your fuel tank3:02-Possible origin of chirality in the RNA world6:47-Neil Fox explains why diamond is a chemist's best friend for generating electrical power from sunlight because of its unique properties12:57-Spotlight on polymerisation to repair damaged faces16:15-Nanorobots powered from beneath the skin18:28-Alan Clarke ...

  • Natural gas burning on kitchen gas stove
    Podcast

    Methane

    2011-08-31T00:00:00Z

    A component of natural gas also associated with ignis fatuus and bovine flatulence: Brian Clegg with methane

  • A freshly-scored opium poppy seedpod bleeding latex.
    Podcast

    Morphine

    2011-08-24T00:00:00Z

    Pain relief: provided by nature, often abused