Science Elements

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How plastics in our oceans swiftly decompose and spread toxic substances. Households create more water pollution than previously thought. Why romantic dinners might be better without candles.

Something other than George Washington might be on a one dollar bill. New technology that could help solve murders. How what you don’t smoke can hurt you. A new vaccine could help eradicate a deadly illness in the developing world.

How fruit flies helped scientists gain new insights into the effects of carbon nanoparticles. Why nematodes could hasten the development of new antibiotics. New evidence suggests smoking marijuana is more harmful than previously thought.

A "shrimp cocktail" that could fuel your car or truck. New evidence that freshly crushed garlic better for the heart than processed. A finding that could settle a prehistoric controversy.

The first scientific evidence that certain scents can relieve stress. An inner “fingerprint” for personalizing medical care. A safer and more effective way to prevent infections among people who have severe burns.

Scientists in Louisiana are developing a new, safer form of acetaminophen. How a popular dietary supplement could help prevent, treat cataracts. Researchers have found a new way to combat drug-resistant flu viruses.

How cleaner ship fuels could help prevent thousands of deaths. New insights about a long-lost statue could help prevent corrosion. Weed killers can actually boost the nutritional value of corn.

A startling new estimate of chemistry’s vast untapped potential. The development of a transgenic food that fights allergies. A better way to keep ticks and fleas off of Fido and Fluffy.

New laboratory studies in mice suggest vinegar might help fend off fat. How “milking” microscopic algae could yield massive amounts of oil. A new federal study reveals much about lingering pesticides in and around our homesg.

New compelling evidence links marijuana use to increased risk of cancer. An innovative “electronic nose” that can help sniff out kidney disease. How a bit of genetic engineering could transform a deadly microbe into a life saver.

Wine in a box? Think “good” not “gauche”. A skin-deep discovery reveals a hidden defense used by poisonous frogs. And finally, some new ideas about making sustainability a reality.

How tenacious the virus that causes bird flu really is. Why silver nanoparticles could help prevent blood clots. New “microcapsules” could boost drug absorption into the blood stream.