Two states of water & science sleuths
Episode · Apr 2, 2026
The Chemical Breakdown
We use cookies for analytics.
Podcast, The Chemical Breakdown
Emma Pewsey and Jennifer Newton
Hosted by Mariana Kneppers
This episode examines vanadium compounds as potential medicines and the obstacles separating promising studies from practical treatments. It then turns to the environmental footprint of research laboratories, considering changes in water use, plastics, energy, solvents and other materials. The discussion connects medicinal chemistry with practical questions about making laboratory work more sustainable.