Science Elements

Olive oil better seed oils for frying.

November 16, 2017 - Mussels could help keep dirty water from fouling streams and rivers.

November 15, 2017 - Firefighting increases exposure to carcinogens.

November 13, 2017 - Viruses embedded in new ‘sugar-glass’ coating could help kill bacteria found in food.

November 09, 2017 -  ‘Star Wars’ parody inadvertently produces something scientifically useful.

November 08, 2017 - A little more than a hundred years ago, the world's fast-growing population was outstripping humanity's ability to feed itself. Mass starvation was only averted when a pair of brilliant German scientists developed a new chemical process to snatch nitrogen gas from the air and use it to make modern fertilizers. As science writer Thomas Hager explains in this episode of Science Elements, it's a story of wars, greed, bird droppings and a discovery that continues to dramatically shape our lives today. Music: "Wash Out" by Broke for Free, licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY 3.0.

November 06, 2017 - Gender and gut differences could influence nicotine’s hold.

November 02, 2017 -  Burned popcorn inspires quest for new energy-storage material.

November 01, 2017 - A compound banned in soaps products, sticks around.

October 30, 2017 -  Discovery offers clues to overcoming drug-resistance in blood cancers.

October 26, 2017 -  Scientists detect a surprising source for antibiotic resistant genes in bacteria.

October 25, 2017 - In this Halloween feature episode, learn how a Dickens novel ignited a Victorian chemical controversy.

October 23, 2017 -  Researchers unmask key odorants in the ‘champagne’ of beef.

October 19, 2017 - Protein database could help detect ‘fake’ fish.

October 18, 2017 - Ancient Chinese ink could lead to new types of cancer treatment.

October 16, 2017 - New leather manufacturing process produces less pollution.

October 12, 2017 - Scientists explore how smells influence quality of sleep.

October 11, 2017 - We spoke to Dr. Raychelle Burks, to discuss the detoxing health craze. This episode is first in a series of feature stories produced by Science Elements. Send your feedback to elements@acs.org. Music: "Petal" by Broke for Free (https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-free), used under CC BY 3.0.

October 09, 2017 - Sustainable process transforms olive mill wastewater into biofuel.

October 05, 2017 - Chemists speak out against sexual harassment.