ACS Science Elements Archive: 2015
Science news podcasts from the American Chemical Society
A weekly digest of cutting edge research from the American Chemical Society
Episode 586 – December 17, 2015
Why collectors are drooling over a tiny box of elements
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Tiny tube is an element collector’s dream come true
Episode 585 – December 16, 2015
How soft robots could help change the color of the world around us
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Soft robot changes color as grips and walks
Episode 584 – December 14, 2015
New battery could enhance storage of wind, solar energy
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New low-cost battery could help store renewable energy
Episode 583 – December 10, 2015
Scientists detect heart healthy secrets hidden in hibernating squirrels
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Scientists probe effects of hibernation to find better ways to prevent, treat heart disease
Episode 582 – December 09, 2015
Infants exposed to more flame retardants than adults
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Study finds flame retardant exposure higher in infants than adults
Episode 581 – December 07, 2015
Chewing gum stretches the limits of body sensors
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New stretchable, wearable sensor made with chewing gum
Episode 580 – December 03, 2015
New device could help marijuana users determine if newly legal drug meets expectations
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New handheld device could help consumers analyze cannabis potency
Episode 579 – December 02, 2015
Scientific stick-to-itiveness could lead to better glues
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Spider webs yield clues to stickier glues
Episode 578 – November 30, 2015
New rapid test could simplify detection of rotten meat
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Simple, rapid test could lead to safer meat
Episode 577 – November 19, 2015
Does school really stink? Leave to it science to find the answer
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Study suggests students actually do don deodorant daily
Episode 576 – November 18, 2015
Scientists try to determine health effects of secondhand marijuana smoke
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Scientists seek to perfect techniques to test for second-hand marijuana smoke
Episode 575 – November 16, 2015
Computer capable of learning, remembering one step closer to reality
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Artificial brain synapses could lead to smarter electronics
Episode 574 – November 12, 2015
Scientists find new suspect in the mysterious collapse of bee colonies
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Wildflowers on farms can expose bees to pesticides
Episode 573 – November 11, 2015
Beaver revival in Europe could lead to higher levels of water contaminant
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A potential downside to the beaver’s comeback
Episode 572 – November 09, 2015
Roving scientist drives home message about upgrading natural gas pipelines
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Improving infrastructure cuts methane emissions
Episode 571 – November 05, 2015
New testing device could help screen shellfish for toxins
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Portable device can quickly detect toxics in shellfish
Episode 570 – November 04, 2015
Scientists are hot on the trail of how ice forms
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Scientists chip away at the secrets of ice formation
Episode 569 – November 02, 2015
How diamonds could help root out certain dental problems
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Microdiamonds could help teeth sparkle for years to come
Episode 568 – October 29, 2015
How a tiny worm is helping scientists answer an age-old question
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What metabolism could reveal about aging and mortality
Episode 567 – October 28, 2015
Researchers work to keep drug residues from contaminating drinking water
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Scientists find way to make pharmaceuticals degrade before they can contaminate drinking water
Episode 566 – October 26, 2015
New process could help hydrogen fuel fulfill its promise
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Researcher seek to make more efficient hydrogen fuel cells
Episode 565 – October 22, 2015
Distillers whisk a “space shot” into orbit
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Space-aged whisky comes down to Earth
Episode 564 – October 21, 2015
Improved electronic ‘nose’ could help detect early-stage ovarian cancer
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Scientists close in on a way to sniff out cancer
Episode 563 – October 19, 2015
Scientists detect how chili pepper ingredient could potentially help subdue certain cancers
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Chili pepper compound could help kill cancer cells
Episode 562 – October 15, 2015
Blueberry extract could reduce risk of gum disease
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Blueberry extract could help fight gum disease, reduce antibiotic use
Episode 561 – October 14, 2015
Scientists explore the trade-offs involved in controlling greenhouse gases
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Cutting carbon emission could have indirect effects on hunger
Episode 560 – October 12, 2015
Hybrid solar cell converts both light and heat into useable energy
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Hybrid solar cell converts both light and heat into electricity
Episode 559 – October 08, 2015
Nanoparticles could help ease allergy-related symptoms
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Nanoparticles could boost effectiveness of allergy shots
Episode 558 – October 07, 2015
Scientists discover small molecule that could lead to better treatment of cystic fibrosis
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Scientist detect molecule that could tackle root cause of cystic fibrosis
Episode 557 – October 05, 2015
New process could eliminate flat tires
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Why a flat tire could soon be a thing of the past
Episode 556 – October 01, 2015
Gold nanoparticles could help improve breast cancer screening
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New approach could improve reliability of mammograms
Episode 555 – September 30, 2015
Scientists discover a possible link between a common-used substance and miscarriages
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Exposure to phthalates could be linked to miscarriages
Episode 554 – September 28, 2015
New bendable solar cell could lead the charge into flexible electronics
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All-plastic solar cell could help power flexible electronics
Episode 553 – September 24, 2015
Researchers discover a microscopic ally that could help smokers kick the habit
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Nicotine-eating bacteria could help eventually help smokers quit
Episode 552 – September 23, 2015
Scientists dig deep to discover how fossils form
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Scientist unlock secrets behind fossil formation
Episode 551 – September 21, 2015
New technique could add a timely dimension to fingerprint analysis
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New CSI tool could pinpoint when fingerprints were left behind
Episode 550 – September 17, 2015
Futuristic fighting robots get ready to rumble
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Titanic robot duel looms for U.S. company, foreign rival
Episode 549 – September 16, 2015
Simple change in dinner ware could reduce exposure to potentially harmful substance
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Tableware switch could reduce exposure to potentially harmful substances
Episode 548 – September 14, 2015
New self-sealing material could make spacecraft safer
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Self-healing material could seal life-threatening holes in spacecraft
Episode 547 – September 10, 2015
Scientists give tomato lovers a reason to rejoice
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Better-tasting tomatoes could soon be on grocery store shelves
Episode 546 – September 09, 2015
New method could help detect blood clots in single body scan
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New single-scan method could detect blood clots anywhere in the body
Episode 545 – September 07, 2015
First-of-its-kind ‘green’ antenna could double solar cell efficiency, lower costs
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‘Green’ antenna could double solar cell efficiency
Episode 544 – September 03, 2015
Scientist explore using DNA to save digital information
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Scientists seek to preserve digital information with DNA
Episode 543 – September 02, 2015
‘Drinkable' book could save millions of lives
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New “Drinkable Book” purifies bacteria-ridden water
Episode 542 – August 31, 2015
Glass paint could help metal roofs chill out
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Glass paint could keep metal roofs and other structures cool even on hot days
Episode 541 – August 20, 2015
Unexpected twists and turns of chemistry careers
Episode 540 – August 13, 2015
Painting by the numbers gets a scientific makeover
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Pipette artistry by the numbers
Episode 539 – August 12, 2015
Researchers create cheap, portable diagnostic tool
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Portable ‘paper machine’ can diagnose disease for less than $2.
Episode 538 – August 10, 2015
Scientists take steps toward an all-natural sunscreen derived from algae
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Scientists create all-natural sunscreen derived from algae
Episode 537 – August 06, 2015
Chemists help chocolate maker’s banish an unsightly problem
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Researchers seek to eradicate chocolate lovers’ scourge
Episode 536 – August 05, 2015
New process involving adult stem cells could lead to treatments for muscular dystrophy
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Scientists prod adult stem cells to turn into muscle cells
Episode 535 – August 03, 2015
Could DNA drive the next great expansion of computer wizardry?
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Is GPS mapping the next step in DNA computing?
Episode 534 – July 30, 2015
A common myth about e-cigarettes goes up in smoke
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E-cigarettes may be as addictive as traditional ones
Episode 533 – July 29, 2015
Tiny particles could help reduce risk of cancer recurrence
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Nanoparticles target and kill cancer stem cells
Episode 532 – July 27, 2015
New material could help you get more miles per gallon
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Turning engine heat into electricity could boost gas mileage
Episode 531 – July 23, 2015
California advises residents to be wary of certain seafoods
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“Demonic” algae creates unforgettable havoc in California
Episode 530 – July 22, 2015
Scientists unlock secrets hidden within “the most beautiful animal you’ve never seen"
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The secret behind sea sapphire’s colors – and invisibility
Episode 529 – July 20, 2015
Fouled sand could make beach bathing a real bummer
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Attention beachgoers: Fecal contamination affects sand more than water
Episode 528 – July 16, 2015
Blocking that unpleasant odor from garlic, onions, other foods
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Keeping the smells of onions, garlic and other stinky foods under wraps
Episode 527 – July 15, 2015
A close look at a pesticide ingredient endangering honeybees
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Examining the neonicotinoid threat to honey bees
Episode 526 – July 13, 2015
New use for cinnamon, peppermint oil: treating, healing stubborn wounds
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Peppermint oil and cinnamon could help treat and heal chronic wounds
Episode 525 – July 09, 2015
Implantable ‘artificial pancreas’ could help certain people with diabetes
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‘Artificial’ pancreas could help diabetes patients control their blood sugar
Episode 524 – July 08, 2015
Illuminating research helps explain why fireflies glow
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What makes fireflies glow?
Episode 523 – July 06, 2015
Scientists gauge carbon release associated with fuel produced from Canadian oil sands
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Producing fuel from Canada oil sands emits more carbon than U.S. crude
Episode 522 – July 02, 2015
Why you might soon be wearing something made from a common dessert ingredient
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Making cloth out of gelatin could reduce agricultural waste
Episode 521 – July 01, 2015
Spray foam could curb blood loss, reduce death from traumatic injuries
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Spray form that slows bleeding could save lives
Episode 520 – June 29, 2015
Scientists assess climate impacts of using natural gas to fuel heavy-duty trucks
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Scientists examine the climate effects of natural gas trucks
Episode 519 – June 25, 2015
Wine-making shortcut gives sparkling wines fruitier aroma
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Scientists discover how to punch up aroma of sparkling wines
Episode 518 – June 24, 2015
Swimming nano robots could improve disease treatment
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Scientist make progress toward swimming nanorobots capable of delivering drugs
Episode 517 – June 22, 2015
Perfume researchers seek to dampen the odors associated with latrines
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Perfume researchers lend their noses to design less odorous latrines
Episode 516 – June 18, 2015
Thermometer-like device could simplify heart attack diagnosis
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Thermometer-like device could help diagnose heart attacks
Episode 515 – June 17, 2015
Discovery could help ‘smart’ electronics flex their muscles
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Researchers develop thin, ‘green’ flexible electronics
Episode 514 – June 15, 2015
Key molecule might help prevent chronic sinus infections
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Scientists tackle what makes some sinus infections linger on and on
Episode 513 – June 11, 2015
Electronic stent could help doctors better assess artery-clearing surgeries
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Scientists test new electronic, dissolvable artery stent
Episode 512 – June 10, 2015
New “letters” could expand code of life
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Scientists expand the code of life with new “letters”
Episode 511 – June 08, 2015
Export boom in China linked to air pollution-related deaths
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China’s export growth comes with hidden health costs
Episode 510 – June 04, 2015
A June bride’s guide to fungal fashion
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The ultimate down-to-earth wedding dress
Episode 509 – June 03, 2015
New compounds eradicate Ebola in mice
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Experimental Ebola treatment boost survival in mice
Episode 508 – June 01, 2015
Artificial photosynthesis could propel future industrial growth
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Artificial photosynthesis could help drive future industrial growth
Episode 507 – May 28, 2015
Cities take the plunge in fight against wet-wipes
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“To Flush or Not to Flush”
Episode 506 – May 27, 2015
Scientists discover new way to potentially suppress appetite
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Possible obesity treatment focuses on the two sides of appetite
Episode 505 – May 25, 2015
Healthy ingredients abound in coffee grounds
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Used coffee grounds could make some foods more healthful
Episode 504 – May 21, 2015
How much is that Nobel in the window? The one with the chemistry tale
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How much is that Nobel Prize in the window?
Episode 503 – May 20, 2015
Glowing super-cooled liquids could be used in biosensors
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Materials crystalize with surprising properties
Episode 502 – May 18, 2015
Flame retardants could increase risk of hyperthyroidism in older cats
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flame retardants could increase risk of health problems in older cats
Episode 501 – May 14, 2015
Could robots soon be able to read your facial expressions?
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Making robots more human
Episode 500 – May 13, 2015
Scientists strive to make blood readily usable by all.
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Scientists make progress toward universal blood type
Episode 499 – May 11, 2015
Experimental treatment could eventually save soldiers’ lives.
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Unique nanoparticles could save soldier’s lives after explosions
Episode 498 – May 07, 2015
Discover could lead to better treatments for dental diseases.
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More effective carbon capture method could reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Episode 497 – May 06, 2015
Oat cereals may contain surprisingly harmful substance.
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Oat breakfast cereals may contain common mold-related toxin
Episode 496 – May 04, 2015
New material could help clamp down on greenhouse gas.
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More effective carbon capture method could reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Episode 495 – April 30, 2015
Genetic defect could be linked to autism, cancer.
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Discovery reveals more about fragile protein linked to cancer, autism
Episode 494 – April 29, 2015
Scientists seek natural, benign way to clean up oil spills.
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Common food additive could help clean up crude oil spills
Episode 493 – April 27, 2015
Laboratory study offers new hope for Parkinson’s disease.
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Nanoparticle drug reverses Parkinson’s disease in rats
Episode 492 – April 23, 2015
Scientists make a splash in the quest to find new treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis.
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Fresh water compound could help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis
Episode 491 – April 22, 2015
Say cheese: how one of France’s favorite foods could help explain the French paradox.
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Cheese wedges its way into the French paradox
Episode 490 – April 20, 2015
Discarded CDs and DVDs could help trap greenhouse gases.
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Discarded CDs and DVDs could help cut carbon emissions
Episode 489 – April 16, 2015
Scientists unveil tasty tidbit: more flavorful, healthier chocolate.
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More flavorful, healthier chocolate come be on its way
Episode 488 – April 15, 2015
Allergies becoming more common, are air pollutants to blame?
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Air pollutants could boost potency of common airborne allergens
Episode 487 – April 13, 2015
Squid-inspired ‘invisibility cloak’ could help soldiers evade detection.
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‘Invisibility stickers’ could help soldiers evade detection
Episode 486 – April 09, 2015
Scientist create anti-obesity molecule.
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Special microbes make anti-obesity molecule in the gut
Episode 485 – April 08, 2015
In their own words: Scientists share their work at the ACS Meeting.
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Archives of the ACS National Meeting press conferences in Denver
Opossum-based antidote to poisonous snake bites could save thousands of lives
New lead against HIV could finally hobble the virus’s edge
Sewage — yes, poop — could be a source of valuable metals and critical elements
Episode 484 – April 06, 2015
Vitamin D could help slow or reverse growth of certain prostate cancers.
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Vitamin D may keep low-grade prostate cancer from becoming aggressive
Episode 483 – March 19, 2015
Scientists detect changes in gluten after cooking.
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Scientists uncover effects of cooking, digestion on gluten and wheat allergens in pasta
Episode 482 – March 18, 2015
‘Smart glue made from DNA might eventually be used to make body parts.
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DNA ‘smart glue’ could eventually be used to build tissues, organs
Episode 481– March 16, 2015
Silk could be key material in next generation of sustainable batteries.
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New ‘green’ material could boost performance of lithum-ion batteries
Episode 480 – March 12, 2015
New flexible cloth nano generator could make wearable electronics more practical.
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Energy-generating cloth could replace batteries in wearable devices
Episode 479 – March 11, 2015
Music festival drug found in nearby rivers, streams.
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Levels of Illicit drug ‘molly’ spike in rivers, streams near music festivals
Episode 478 – March 09, 2015
Scientists reveal secrets hidden in shipwrecked beer.
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Science helps beer makers replicate shipwrecked brew
Episode 477 – March 05, 2015
What health officials and police are doing to crack down on counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
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Mircotags could help thwart production, sales of counterfeit medicine
Episode 476 – March 04, 2015
Scientists close in on way to fend off a notorious ‘superbug’.
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Could an HIV drug help corral bacterial infections?
Episode 475 – March 02, 2015
Where you live could help determine how far you can go in an electric car.
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Electric-car driving range, emissions depend on where you live
Episode 474 – Feb 26, 2015
Health concerns about e-cigarettes on the rise.
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Surge in e-cigarette sales prompts calls for new health studies, regulation
Episode 473 – Feb 25, 2015
New technique to root out hair dye could help police solve crimes.
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Hair dye ‘CSI’ could help police solve crimes
Episode 472 – Feb 23, 2015
Smart phones could lead to more precise air pollution measurement.
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Smart phones can help measure air pollution levels
Episode 471 – Feb 19, 2015
Edible satellites: an out-of-this-world dining experience.
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Scientist sculpts satellite models out of meat loaf, vegetables
Episode 470 – Feb 17, 2015
Discovery could lead to better tires, lower auto emissions.
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Discovery could help improve tires, reduce air pollution
Episode 469 – Feb 12, 2015
Is the medical eyedropper on its way out?
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An end to the medicine dropper for eye injuries?
Episode 468 – Feb 11, 2015
Cleaner-burning wood chips may be on the horizon.
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Understanding air pollution from biomass burners used for heating
Episode 467 – Feb 09, 2015
Tiny robotic “hands” may help diagnose cancer, deliver drugs.
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Tiny robotic 'hands' could improve cancer diagnostics, drug delivery
Episode 466 – Feb 05, 2015
Telling your eyeglasses to change into sunglasses.
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Eyeglasses that turn into sunglasses — at your command
Episode 465 – Feb 04, 2015
Beer hops could fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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Beer compound could help fend off Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
Episode 464 – Feb 02, 2015
Color-changing film could uncover chemical weapons.
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Detecting chemical weapons with a color-changing film
Episode 463 – Jan 29, 2015
Vaccine could dampen urge to use cocaine.
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Scientists close in on cocaine vaccine
Episode 462 – Jan 28, 2015
Orange juice might be healthier than we thought.
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Oranges versus orange juice, which is better?
Episode 461 – Jan 26, 2015
Smart keyboard could help tighten online security.
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Smart keyboard recognizes users
Episode 460 – Jan 22, 2015
New hospital gown keeps patients’ backsides covered.
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Designers create dignified, practical hospital gown
Episode 459 – Jan 21, 2015
Consumers, EPA wrangle over proposed pesticide rule.
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Wrangling over pesticide ingredients reaches climax
Episode 458 – Jan 19, 2015
Tattoo-like sensor could take the ‘stick’ out of blood sugar testing.
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Tattoo-like sensor capable of measuring glucose levels could eliminate painful finger-prick testing
Episode 457 – Jan 15, 2015
Finding could help keep a man-made marvel white and bright.
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What’s in the grime tarnishing the Taj Mahal?
Episode 456 – Jan 14, 2015
Innovative material could dampen pain caused by sensitive teeth.
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New biomaterial could help soothe sensitive teeth
Episode 455 – Jan 12, 2015
New clothing material could help save energy while keeping us warm.
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Nanowire clothing could help keep us warm
Episode 454 – Jan 08, 2015
Researchers develop potentially safer, more effective cancer-fighting molecules.
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Scientists discover new cancer-fighting molecules with fewer potential side effects
Episode 453 – Jan 07, 2015
New evidence suggests hydraulic fracking might have lingering effects on drinking water.
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‘Fracking’ wastewater that is treated for drinking produces potentially harmful compounds
Episode 452 – Jan 05, 2015
‘Electronic skin’ gets a major touch-up.
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New ‘electronic skin’ offers hope for greater touch sensitivity
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