Simon Cotton
SoundbiteBenzo Fury
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
SoundbiteToxic amino acids
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
SoundbiteStrychnine
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
FeatureWhat's in your strawberries?
Why are strawberries so irresistible? Do the strawberries you pick in the wild really taste nicer than shop-bought ones?
SoundbiteVancomycin
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
SoundbiteDetecting explosives
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
SoundbiteXenon dioxide
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
FeatureVincent van Gogh, chemistry and absinthe
The consumption of absinthe was once banned due to its reputation as a mysterious psychoactive drink. What does it contain? Was it responsible for the death of Van Gogh?
FeatureReally cheesy chemistry
Stilton, camembert, limburger and cheddar - why, and how, does cheese come in such a variety of smells and tastes?