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Science programme reporting on developments across the disciplines

Science programme reporting on developments across the disciplines. Each week, scientists describe their work, conveying the excitement they feel for their research projects

Material World: 06/01/2011

06/01/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Material World, 06/01/2011

2011 International Year of Chemistry: the largest molecule; green chemistry, rare elements

2011 is the International Year of Chemistry. Quentin Cooper discusses the largest molecule, how legitimate research led to designer drugs, rare earth elements, and green chemistry.

2011 is the International Year of Chemistry: Quentin hears about the largest molecule, how legitimate research on neurochemicals was subverted by designer-drugs makers, the value of rare earth elements, and green chemistry.

The producer is Roland Pease.

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