The wondrous chemistry of everyday life | the Royal Society

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Chemistry underpins our everyday existence. From hairdressing disasters and laundry mishaps to life-saving medicines and kitchen experiments, chemical processes are all around us, defining our interactions with the world we live in. It’s a story that's both universal and personal, grand and intimate.

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Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu is Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at University College London, President of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, an inventor, educator and an author. She is joined by materials scientist, engineer, broadcaster, award-winning author and Royal Society Professor of Public Engagement Mark Miodownik to discuss how chemistry can help us see stuff differently.

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