We are Living in a Nanomaterial World

In this episode we discuss a thousand year old Anglo-Saxon cure for MRSA. We also talk about some accidental discoveries and celebrities that have scientific training. Questions or comments? E-mail us at stereotopicalchem@gmail.com Check out our twitter @StereotopicChem Intro/Out ...  Show more

This episode we take a closer look at how copper plays an important role in our bodies and learn a little history from the Bronze Age to brewage. Article: Dioxygen Binding, Activation, and Reduction to H2O by Cu Enzymes DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.6b01034 Inorg. Chem. 2016, 55, 63 ...  Show more

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What do roosters' combs and cows' eyeballs have that our skin needs? Let's add another chapter to the chemistry of skin care. Today we explore a special and unusual acid that has some surprising and unique abilities when used in skincare applicatio ...

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Continuing our series on "forever chemicals" aka PFAS, we explore how we got into this situation. Where did PFAS come from? Why were they made? Were there any signs of PFAS being a problem early on? Let's investigate.

In our first full-length episode of Stereo Chemistry, we sit down with some of the leaders and up-and-comers in the field of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to figure out why these materials are so hot right now. Subscribe to C&EN's weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the c ...  Show more