All articles by Brian Clegg – Page 5

  • Aspirin in blister pack
    Podcast

    Aspirin

    2012-11-07T00:00:00Z

     A powerful yet humble compound

  • Old bakelite phone
    Podcast

    Bakelite

    2012-10-24T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg explores the origin, uses and chemistry of Bakelite

  • Benzene 3D structure illustration
    Podcast

    Benzene

    2012-10-17T00:00:00Z

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

  • Calcium carbonate rock
    Podcast

    Calcium carbonate

    2012-09-05T00:00:00Z

     From practical limestone buildings to elegant marble palaces - this compound has helped to build it all

  • Cleaning labware
    Podcast

    Carbon tetrachloride

    2012-08-15T00:00:00Z

     The toxic compound that was once used as a universal lab cleaner 

  • Aerosol spray can
    Podcast

    CFCs

    2012-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg reveals the versatile family of compounds that had harmful effects on the Earth's ozone layer 

  • An anesthesiologist monitors the condition of a patient under general anesthesia
    Podcast

    Chloral hydrate

    2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

     Dubbed the 'Mickey Finn', this week's compound has uses in medicine and manipulation

  • Light shining on a green sprout
    Podcast

    Carbon dioxide

    2012-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg uncovers the chemistry of carbon dioxide

  • Copper sulfate crystals
    Podcast

    Copper sulfate

    2012-06-06T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg introduces the compound that has been inspiring chemists and artists alike

  • Man spraying DDT mosquito control
    Podcast

    DDT

    2012-05-16T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg weighs out the history behind this controversial compound

  • A CGI illustration showing a DNA strand close-up
    Podcast

    DNA

    2012-04-11T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg explores the compound that defines life on Earth

  • Hydrogen peroxide used in hair colouring
    Podcast

    Hydrogen peroxide

    2012-01-11T00:00:00Z

    From hair salons to Mission Control, Brian Clegg explores the many uses of this versatile compound

  • Bottle of sulfuric acid
    Podcast

    Sulfuric acid

    2012-01-04T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg explores the chemistry of sulfuric acid

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • air bubbles in water
    Podcast

    Lithium carbonate

    2011-10-19T00:00:00Z

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

  • Lycra sportswear
    Podcast

    Lycra

    2011-09-28T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg stretches out the science of this compound

  • 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

  • Sodium hydroxide ingredient for soap
    Podcast

    Sodium hydroxide

    2011-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Brian Clegg proves how a lye can be useful in the chemical industry