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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.

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.

October 04, 2017 - Metabolic changes in smokers who have recently quit begin to match those of nonsmokers.

October 02, 2017 - How sewage and mobile phones help scientists measure drug use.

September 28, 2017 - Pharmaceuticals in surface water such as lakes and streams are a growing concern. Scientists are figuring out where they’re coming from.

September 27, 2017 - Scientists in China have made a low-cost, biocompatible fertilizer with carbon dots derived from rapeseed pollen.

September 25, 2017 - Researchers in South Korea say that they have discovered a way to eliminate almost all nanoparticle emissions from some 3-D printers.

September 21, 2017 -An ice-cream additive can slow down the melting process so that the first drips don’t appear for five minutes, even on a hot and sunny day.

September 20, 2017 - Scientists identify a potential biomarker for detecting GHB several hours after its used.

September 18, 2017 - Researchers report the development of a new portable allergen-detection system — including a keychain analyzer — that could help prevent trips to the emergency room.

September 14, 2017 - Turning astronauts' waste into fuel and nutrients could enable long-distance spaceflight.

September 13, 2017 - Sept. 13, 2017 - What the world's tiniest monster truck reveals.

September 11, 2017 - Sept. 11, 2017 - Mosquitoes fatally attracted to deadly, sweet-smelling potion.

August 17, 2017 - A new spin on a popular toy could have scientific implications.

August 16, 2017 - Why cicadas have a hard time ‘winging it’.

August 14, 2017 -  Ambient energy could reduce our dependence on batteries.

August 10, 2017 - Researchers shed no tears in effort to find out why onions make us cry.

August 09, 2017 - New materials could put an end to sensitive teeth.

August 07, 2017 -  Scientists evaporate notions about e-cigarettes.

August 02, 2017 - Microchips could eventually help diagnose prenatal conditions.

July 31, 2017 - Study finds ‘concerning’ levels of PCBs in indoor school air.

July 27, 2017 -  Blue booze gets a boost.

July 26, 2017 -  New evidence suggests house dust could promote growth of fat cells.

July 24, 2017 -  Scientists close in on a way to power Smart toys without batteries.

July 20, 2017 -  A new contender takes on the challenge making the blackest black paint pigment.

July 19, 2017 -  New odor-detecting device weeds out stinky wines.

July 17, 2017 -  New training technique could improve performance of bomb-sniffing dogs.

July 13, 2017 - Scientists find new way to break cancer’s defenses.

July 12, 2017 - New rapid diagnostic test could help prevent next flu pandemic.

July 10, 2017 - Beetles inspire the development of minuscule color-shifting particles.

June 29, 2017 - Bacon lovers go hog wild at unusual summer camp.

June 28, 2017 - Climate change is altering polar bear diets.

June 26, 2017 - Scientist hop to it to find grain for gluten-free beer.

June 22, 2017 - The color of chemistry excites the next generation.

June 21, 2017 - Researchers find a way to make foam from old car parts, coconut oil.

June 19, 2017 - Fabric coating could disable chemical weapons.

June 15, 2017 - Research reveals the ugly facts about what happens when nature calls at the swimming pool.

June 14, 2017 - Conductive paper could help electronics bend and stretch.

June 12, 2017 - Advances in bone testing could reveal much more about the dead.

June 08, 2017 - Young scientist’s novel explores the many meanings of chemistry.

June 07, 2017 - Hot trees in the city might contribute to urban air woes.

June 05, 2017 - Researchers stretch the limits of hologram technology.

June 01, 2017 - Quirky exhibit explores how scents bind ants and humans.

May 31, 2017 - Scientists seek to improve taste, appeal of French baguette.

May 29, 2017 - Spikes in air conditioner use linked to increased air pollution.

May 25, 2017 - Scientists unravel how air pollution particles move from lungs to blood stream.

May 24, 2017 - Artistic paper inspires development of new charging device for portable electronics.

May 22, 2017 - Researchers detect potent insecticide in drinking water.

May 17, 2017 - Researchers mix poop with invasive plant to create eco-friendly biofuel.

May 15, 2017 - Scientists develop self-healing material based on snake skin.

May 18, 2017 - Wrestling with ideas for a dissertation poster? Check out this student’s effort.

May 11, 2017 - Lizard inspires the creation of adhesive.

May 10, 2017 - Scientists develop alternative to vital blood component.

May 08, 2017 - New biodegradable substance could help reduce E-waste pile-up.

May 04, 2017 - ‘Artificial leaf’ could lead to better harvests in the future.

May 03, 2017 - Scientists answer a burning question about sunscreens.

May 01, 2017 - Researchers close in on ways to banish odors from sewage.

April 27, 2017 - Compounds found in addictive nut could help smokers quit the habit.

April 26, 2017 - Scientists take steps to prevent birth defects caused by Zika virus.

April 24, 2017 - New laser technique detects metallic structural defects.

April 20, 2017 - Maple syrup ingredient could bolster effectiveness of antibiotics.

April 19, 2017 - Scientists seek to reverse paralyzing effects of autoimmune disorders.

April 17, 2017 - Contact lens biosensors help monitor bodily functions in real time.

March 30, 2017 - Some sea creatures could survive in the harsher oceans predicted in the future.

March 29, 2017 - Scientist seek ways to corral mosquito responsible for Zika.

March 27, 2017 - New powerful ‘glow stick’ could help solve crime, diagnostic testing.

March 23, 2017 - Scientists develop ‘greener’ way to synthesize vanilla flavorings.

March 22, 2017 - Innovative technique could lead to more eco-friendly fabric softeners.

March 20, 2017 - New compounds could derail deadly ‘superbug’.

March 16, 2017 - Rare sugars can lead to better management of blood glucose.

March 15, 2017 - Combination of compounds in ginger and chili peppers can help lower cancer risk.

March 13, 2017 - New technique could speed the detection of harmful bacteria on fruits and vegetables.

March 09, 2017 - Fruit seeds could help chocolate lovers avoid a meltdown.

March 08, 2017 - Scientists detect how cancer cells squeeze through tiny blood vessels.

March 06, 2017 - Researchers close in on a safer way to dye hair.

March 02, 2017 - Science and fashion come together in the latest version of the ‘little black dress'.

March 01, 2017 - Substances in lizard blood could lead to the development of new antibiotics.

February 27, 2017 - New see-through heating pad could help prevent burns.

February 23, 2017 - Researchers explore how depression can jumble up our thinking.

February 22, 2017 - Scientists reexamine what really triggered the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.

February 20, 2017 - Green tea extracts could be used to power wearable electronics.

February 16, 2017 - Scientists try to get real and artificial cells ‘talking’ to each other.

February 15, 2017 - Nanoparticle fertilizer could revolutionize agriculture in developing countries.