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 Scratches that Self-heal in the SunA new surface material could heal it's own scratches simply by being left in the sun! Professor Marek Urban explains the clever chemistry behind self-healing...Professor Marek Urban, University of Southern MississippiMarch 2009 |
 MOF's and Molecular SievesMetal-Organic Frameworks, or MOFs, are a promising species of molecules which have enormous internal surface areas. They can be used to selectively grab hold of chemicals such as hydrogen or methane for fuel, or even act as a molecular sieve, scrubbing carbon dioxide from waste gasses...Professor Joe Hupp, Northwestern UniversityJanuary 2009 |
 Self-Sensing, Self-Healing MaterialsA car which silently repairs scratched paintwork, chipped windscreens or engine faults sounds fantastic, and may not be too far away...Professor Frank Jones, Sheffield UniversityJanuary 2009 |
 Self-Cleaning GlassWindow cleaners may be forced to join the unemployment line, as new technology lets the windows clean themselves...Professor Ivan Parkin, University College LondonJanuary 2009 |
 Making your own AspirinNext time you have a headache, don't take an aspirin - make your own! It seems that humans can manufacture their own Salicylic Acid, which is a component of the popular painkiller...Gwen Baxter, Dumfries and Galloway Royal InfirmaryJanuary 2009 |
 Bubbles go Straight to your HeadDoes champagne go straight to your head? What is it about the bubbles that makes you get more drunk, more quickly? Meera goes in search of the science of champagne...Fran RidoutDecember 2008 |
 The Origin of LifeIn a box hidden in a corner of the lab belonging to the late Stanley Miller was an experiment which could explain the origins of life on Earth, conducted 50 years ago. How will the experiment stand up to modern analytical techniques? Extremely well, as Jeffrey Bada explains...Jeffrey Bada, Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California, San DiegoNovember 2008 |
 Female Hormones Feminising FishChris talks to Karen Kidd from the University of New Brunswick in Canada about a study that investigated the consequences to fish of high levels of female hormones getting into lakes and rivers...Karen KiddAugust 2008 |
 Marine Microorganisms and Climate changeDavid Karl from the University of Hawaii talks to Meera about the problems we face as climate change threatens ocean microorganismsDavid KarlAugust 2008 |
 Chemistry Rap and the Contraceptive PillCarl Djerassi was one of the team behind the contraceptive pill developed in 1951, but now, he's critically acclaimed for his science playwriting and even science rap!Carl DjerassiAugust 2008 |
 How Planets are MadePlanets come in many shapes and sizes, but how do they form? Chris met Micheal Meyer at the AAAS conference in Boston, to find out...Dr Michael Meyer, University of ArizonaAugust 2008 |
 Enzymes for Extra-Fast ChemistryEnzymes are the "amazing chemical machines" that make reactions happen billions of times faster than they would do anyway - and help keep your clothes looking as good as new. Florian Hollfelder works on finding new enzymes, using techniques inspired by nature...Dr Florian Hollfelder, Trinity Hall CollegeAugust 2008 |
 Cracking Down on Cheating AthletesHow are sport officials cracking down on athletes using the wide range of drugs available to boost their performance, including the natural chemicals in use? We’ve got Jonathon Danaceau from the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Lab at the University of Utah to give us the answers.John Danaceau, Sports Medicine and Testing Lab, University of UtahJuly 2008 |
 Finding Forgotten FingerprintsForensic scientists have announced a major breakthrough in crime detection which could lead to hundreds of cold cases being reopened, finding fingerprints on metal even after they've been washed off...Dr John BondJune 2008 |
 Chemistry Update - Mosquitoes, Bubbles and SuperconductorsMark Peplow joins us once again from the Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine, Chemistry World...Mark Peplow, Chemistry WorldJune 2008 |
 Materials that heal themselvesKnowing that aeroplanes could self-repair would be extremely reassuring to those who are scared of flying, and Ian Bond takes us one step closer...Ian BondMay 2008 |
 Kitchen Science - How Attractive are You (to Mosquitoes)?Are mosquitoes attracted to some people more than others? We find out by exposing ourselves to a box of biting mozzies...Dr James Logan, Rothamstead ResearchMay 2008 |
 Mosquitoes - Why do they find you so attractive?Why do mosquitoes find people so attractive? What can we learn from those that never seem to get bitten?Dr James Logan, Rothamstead ResearchMay 2008 |
 Push-Pull - Using Plants as Natural PesticidesHow can we use a plants natural defence chemicals to ward off pests, such as insects and weeds?Dr Tony Hooper, Rothamstead ResearchMay 2008 |
 Pheromone Traps - Using Sex as BaitPheromones are chemicals used for communication - but can they be used to trap pests?Dr Andrew Salisbury, Royal Horticultural SocietyMay 2008 |
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