everyday science
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SoundbiteWhy did we run out of carbon dioxide?
And what does it have to do with the Haber–Bosch process?
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Magnificent moleculesAcetylcysteine
A compound with a range of medical uses that found itself embroiled in a cycling controversy
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SoundbiteA state secret leak is helping to solve the Skripal poisoning
The role of scientist whistle-blowers from Russia
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Magnificent moleculesTungsten carbide
The alloy that links armour-piercing bullets and ball point pens
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Magnificent moleculesCaesium chloride
A versatile compound used in cancer treatment, solar cells and even making beer
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SoundbiteToxic cloud remains a mystery
We might never know what happened at Birling Gap in August. Ida Emilie Steinmark investigates
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Magnificent moleculesSodium poly(acrylate)
Need some fake snow for your Christmas party? Simply look inside an astronaut’s suit