The picture we have in our heads about how reactions proceed is often extremely simplified - we discuss how theoreticians can accurately model reaction dynamics and capture quantum effects.

We also have a chat with Professor David Glowacki, from the University of Bristol, about how we can use virtual reality to visualise complex chemical systems and as a tool for cutting edge research.

Links:- https://glow-wacky.com/2018/02/05/virtual-reality-arxiv-paper/ (Prof. Glowacki's website)- https://fold.it/portal/ (protein folding puzzles)- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jpca.7b04282 (sarin paper)

Credits:- Support: TMCS, EPSRC- Theme music: from "Earnest's Understanding" © 2017 Charles Ormrod