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31st August 2010
Brian Emsley mourns the plight of the under-loved species
27th August 2010
For all their bad press, chemicals with E numbers are mostly harmless
24th August 2010
Helen Sharman ponders the safety of future bathroom cabinet products
20th August 2010
Even brass coins apparently stick to this magnetic mum
13th August 2010
The chemistry of the distinctive bubbles of champagne is almost entirely responsible for its vivid taste and aroma
10th August 2010
Alan Dronsfield looks at cocaine's history of perking up, pulling teeth and Papal endorsement
9th August 2010
The RSC's offer of a £1million bounty for a 100% chemical free product has attracted the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous
3rd August 2010
Find some amazing chemistry in your house, tell us about it in a creative way, and win an iPad
2nd August 2010
We unveil the story of the true hero of the classic tale: a forgotten chemist and TE Lawrence's mentor