Science Elements

Science news podcasts from the American Chemical Society

For previous Science Elements episodes, visit the archive.

A weekly digest of cutting
edge research from
the ACS

• Episode 133 – November 16, 2009
  Explosive findings about the inner realm of living cells; A vast new liver protein database that could shed light on combating disease; New evidence that dark chocolate helps ease emotional stress
  

• Episode 132 – November 9, 2009
  New evidence suggests that an old idea about oil and gas might be right; How personalized solar energy could become a reality; A new test could quickly and easily detect pesticide residues on foods
  

• Episode 131 – Novmeber 2, 2009
  A new study that could turn our notions about household dust inside out; A nanoparticle finding that could knock your socks off; Why disease-causing microbes should be afraid of pumpkins
  

• Episode 130 – October 26, 2009
  Spider web glue could lead to the development of bio-based adhesives; Nanoparticles may boost the growth of tomatoes, pumpkins and other crops; How chemists cracked a culinary conundrum
  

• Episode 129 – October 19, 2009
  Some color shades offer better protection against sun’s ultraviolet rays; China could make more headway in controlling acid rain; How compounds in a legendary plant could help treat osteoporosis
  

• Episode 128 – October 5, 2009
  Drug companies are scrambling to get swine flu vaccine to a clinic near you; British scientists have moved nanotechnology a step forward; A new finding could lead to better treatment of digestive problems.
  

• Episode 127 – September 28, 2009
  How green roofs could help put a lid on global warming; Why greenhouse gas emissions differ between major cities; New paper batteries could one day power electronics in clothing and other materials
  

• Episode 126 – September 21, 2009
  A new molecular model could help scientists predict the effects of global warming with greater accuracy; Biofuel production could undercut efforts to shrink a vast “Dead Zone” in the Gulf of Mexico; New evidence suggests that green tea could improve bone health
  

• Episode 125 – September 14, 2009
  How a plant extract could beat the devil out of swine flu; A new skin treatment could potentially help prevent wrinkles; A natural hormone could reduce pesticide residues on crops
  

• Episode 124 – September 7, 2009
  How discarded computers are getting a second life overseas; Why two natural waste products can lead to bumper crop yields; A tiny molecule could help scientists unravel the secrets of aging
  

• Episode 123 – August 31, 2009
  An invasive weed that could help treat a common health problem; Evidence that arsenic lingers in some people’s bodies longer than others; Another reason to be wary of high-fructose corn syrup