ACS Science Elements

New way To Protect Streams and Rivers - Episode 841

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

The Fight against Carcinogens Heats Up - Episode 840

November 15, 2017 - Firefighting increases exposure to carcinogens.

Viruses That Can Kill Bacteria - Episode 839

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

Sperm Wars - Episode 838

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

Stop and Smell the Guano: How Fertilizers Saved the World - Episode 837

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 on

New Discoveries on Nicotine - Episode 836

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

New ‘Popular’ Energy-Storage Method - Episode 835

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

A ‘Sticky’ Situation Between Personal Care Products - Episode 834

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

‘New Hope’ in Fighting Blood Cancers - Episode 833

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

New Surprises for Genes in Bacteria - Episode 832

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

Hotter Than the Dickens: A Tale of Spontaneous Combustion - Episode 831

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

The ‘Champagne’ of Beef - Episode 830

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

How to Detect Fake Fish - Episode 829

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

New Cancer Treatment Thanks To Chinese Ink - Episode 828

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

New Solution for Less Pollution - Episode 827

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

Episode 826 - What the Odor of Sleep Smells Like

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

Episode 825 - Why your body doesn't need detox products

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 Element

Episode 824 - ‘Better’ Sustainable Process for Biofuel

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

Episode 823 - Chemists Stand Up for Human Rights

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

Episode 822 - Episode 822 - New Discovery in Smokers and Nonsmokers

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