Interviews about Chemistry

The Royal Society for Public Health recently called for drugs to be decriminalised but what were their reasons?

The Olympics are only just beginning but stories of doping have been filling the papers for months. So what's the...

Researchers may have found a tiny solution for storing big data.

The UK's leading academies have issued a joint statement on the key priorities for UK science after the referendum.

What's happening inside the engine to keep your car moving?

Is there any way to change the petrol fractions of crude oil so they can work in a diesel engine?

What are biofuels made from and are they any better than fossil fuels?

Natural gas vehicles are a cleaner alternative to petrol and diesel but the high pressures required to store the gas...

Are diamonds little more than just a lump of coal?

The physics behind a healthy chocolate ganache.

The science behind frying, and top tips on getting your fish perfect

Can psychology improve your dining experience?

How do various flavours interact when you have a drink?

Could all our homes be solar powered by 2050?

How do you age the earth's magnetic field? By recreating the centre of the earth.

Can smart plastics grab salt from water in a cheap, sustainable way?

With fresh water in short supply in many countries, can we take the salt out of the sea without breaking the energy...

In the past, salt was so valuable it could change the course of history: now it provides a window into the Earth...

Scientists have demostrated how to hide a secret message using everyday liquids, like cola, wine or coffee. We went...

It’s been described as the ‘hormone of love’ and is said to be responsible for keeping couples loved up but is that...

Phosphorus is needed for crops to grow, so could we breed plants that don't need it? Or use bactieria to unlock...

Poo as fertiliser - why we're flushing away a valuable source of phosphorus...

In this week's myth Kat finds out if a spoon in the bottle really will keep your sparkling wine fizzy...

How many of the goods you own are transported by sea?