Science Elements

>A snow flea antifreeze protein that could help improve organ preservation. Development of a new hand-held biosensor. Killer Kevlar - clothing that shields from germs.

A marine worm’s jaws that say “cutting-edge new aerospace materials”. A new “scrubber” that speeds removal of a powerful anthrax clean-up agent. How snake venom tells tales about geography.

Boosting the survival of insulin-cell transplants for Type 1 Diabetes. The First DNA molecule made almost entirely of artificial parts. Super strong antimicrobial coatings for uses in medicine and defense.

The stomach’s healthy reaction to red wine combined with red meat. Proteins that could relate to increased longevity in women. A development toward long-range beach forecasts on bacterial contamination.

Rogue proteins called prions are not degraded by conventional sewage treatment processes. Scientists have developed a new test for more reliable product expiration labels. New research reports that 12 million molecules share 143 basic shapes.

Coffee’s aroma that kick-starts genes in the brain. Lake sediments help scientists trace 7,000 years of mining and metal use in China. Natural plant materials that can regulate starch digestion.

Super paper: A new type of nanopaper that’s more break-resistant than cast iron; Love that garlic? Fresh may be healthier than bottled: the importance of allicin. An inhalable form of gene-therapy that takes aim at lung cancer and inflammatory lung disease.

Lead leaching and faucet corrosion in PVC home plumbing. How to keep beer fresher. A nano-tech process that produces highly stretchable plastics.

Melting glaciers may release DDT and contaminate the Antarctic environment. Light-driven "molecular brakes" provide a stopping power for nanomachines. Rice in your gas tank: Boosting biofuel production from rice straw.

A new-generation of artificial cornea that could restore vision for millions worldwide. The first evidence that bacteria get “touchy-feely” about dangerous biofilms. Rice that’s grown in the United States contains a less-dangerous form of arsenic.

The identification of abnormal protein levels in diabetic retinopathy. Super yeasts that produce 300 times more protein than previously possible. Microwave zapping that kills invasive species before the invasion.

Fighting global warming — at the dinner table. New insights on the link between early consumption of cows’ milk and Type-1 diabetes. Boosting “mussel” power: A new technique for making a key marine mussel protein.

A study calling for action on heart risks from certain anti-cancer drugs. Pricing that can cut carbon dioxide emissions from electric generators. Chinese ants that show promise for fighting arthritis and other diseases.

A gel-like material that shows promise as an oral insulin pill for diabetes. Silicon nanotubes for hydrogen storage in fuel cell vehicles. A gripping discovery of the rose’s petal effect.

Biochemical signals associated with atherosclerosis that may damage other organs. A revolutionary process that may lead to cars that are fueled by sugar. How so-called ‘Black gold agriculture’ may improve farming and curb global warming.

How nanoparticles in antibacterial socks may pose a health and environmental hazard. Substances in alligator blood that may help put a bite in deadly antibiotic-resistant infections. A fast and accurate method for identifying gunshot residue using a single particle.

The first evidence that blocking a key energy protein can kill cancer cells. How electric shocks can boost plants' production of commercially useful chemicals. Elevated concentrations of metals are accumulating in China’s e-waste recycling workshops.

Progress toward a new generation of vaccines for malaria and other diseases. A continued threat of water pollution at a famous Russian lake. Creation of a chemical “keypad lock” for biomolecular computers.

New findings point to a heart-healthy yak cheese. Advances toward the next generation of high-efficiency plastic solar cells. New aspirin-like substances that may provide a safer way to fight heart disease.

Sniffing out uses for the “electronic nose”. Thirsty hybrid and electric cars that could triple demands on scarce water resources. Residential oil boilers that are raising health concerns for Northeastern U.S.