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Chemistry World Podcast

Chemistry World
Total Synthesis
Halogen Bond Catalysis
Atomic Radius
Asymmetric Organic Catalysis
Research Funding
Chirality
Natural Product Synthesis
Tert- and N-Butylithium
Pompeii
Vanadium
Synthetic Food Dyes
Mechanochemistry
Machine Learning In Chemistry
CRISPR
Limescale
Alphagenome
Food Regulation
RNA World Hypothesis
William Perkin
Inert Materials

Join the Chemistry World team for interviews, news and in-depth discussions of issues facing the chemistry community.

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This week, we discuss vanadium's potential in the medical field and the changes you can make in our lab to reduce your carbon footprint, with Jennifer Newton and Emma Pewsey.

Many are familiar with vanadium's role in metal production, but did you k... more

This week, we discuss how to ensure experimental instruments are truly inert and chemistry's answer to the fate of the Mary Celeste, with Phillip Broadwith and Mason Wakley.

A new study has demonstrated how unexpected results can arise from experi... more

This week, we discuss the peculiarities of water's behaviour and how science sleuths are fighting disinformation with Philip Robinson and Emma Pewsey.

A recent study from researchers at Stockholm University has found the existence of a critical po... more

This week, we discuss team discuss the boundaries of the atom and breakdown the US's plan to eliminate synthetic food dyes with Jennifer Newton and Phillip Broadwith.

The atomic radius of an atom is a concept we are taught from early in our chemist... more

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Philip Broadwith
Chemistry World Business Editor
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Jack Robotham
Researcher at University of Manchester
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Frank Mayer
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Rebecca Trager
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Mason Wakley
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Mariana Kneppers
Science Media Producer at Chemistry World; frequent host with deep topic knowledge and editorial oversight.

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Q: Could you summarize the plasma segment and why it's particularly relevant now?
Mason outlines plasma as a high-energy state enabling new chemistries, with hot and cold plasmas offering different safety and efficiency profiles, and highlights applications like ammonia synthesis and sustainable energy solutions.
AAAS annual meeting & plasma chemistry | The chemical breakdown podcast
Q: What did you hear about the bipartisan response to funding changes and the role of industry funding?
Rebecca notes a shift toward more industry funding alongside government funding, with Maldonado advising researchers to recalibrate partnerships to sustain basic research under changing funding landscapes.
AAAS annual meeting & plasma chemistry | The chemical breakdown podcast
Q: Tell me about the conference and the current mood around science funding.
Rebecca explains that the conference reflected a chaotic year in U.S. science policy with budget debates, but there was cautious relief as funding remained flat or increased slightly in key agencies, signaling bipartisan support despite political turmoil.

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A biology-tinged chemistry podcast that blends fundamentals with real-world applications, policy, and history. Episodes frequently explore core chemical concepts (like atomic definitions, reaction mechanisms, and safety) alongside how chemistry intersects with food regulation, sustainable energy, and scientific funding. The show features in-depth conversations with Chemistry World editors and researchers, offering approachable explanations for complex topics and a strong emphasis on how science, policy, and industry shape everyday life. Notable strengths include clear storytelling, expert guests, and a willingness to tackle both foundational science and its broader implications, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy rigorous yet acce... more

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