Interviews about Chemistry

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...

When we flush the toilet, we are disgarding a valuable source of phosphorus. Could we use our poo as fertilister?

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?

Could the forgotten vitamin K have life saving properties?

Could we dry blood so that is could be stored forever and transported with ease?

How can scientists become great communicators? FameLab can help.

Energy transportation is far from ideal and lots is lost along the way, how can a levitating superconductor help change...

Nitrous oxide has been shown to reduce the instance of intrusive memories from a "traumatic" film.