Episode 817 - Accidental discovery leads to longer lasting ice cream

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Episode 817 - Accidental discovery leads to longer lasting ice cream

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Sep 21, 2017

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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.

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Sep 21, 2017

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Episode 01 - May 2, 2007: Exposure to depleted uranium from military action may pose health threats. New process boosts levels of heart-healthy compounds in cocoa powder; Skin patch tests may miss patients allergic to common fragrance. New antifreeze protein gives cold shoulder t by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 09 - June 27/July 3, 2007: New longboat delivery system could mean more potent anti-cancer drugs. Moving ahead with guidelines to control indoor mold contamination. Jellyfish population explosion leads to new use for waste creatures. Polyurethane plastics from canola oil. Toward a by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 19 - Battling bitter coffee chemists vs. main source of coffee bitterness: Bitter taste can ruin a cup of coffee. Now, chemists in Germany and the United States say they have identified the chemicals that appear to be largely responsible for javas bitterness, a finding that could one day lead to a better tasting brew. Their stu by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 06 - June 6, 2007: Scientists eye nanoparticles as glaucoma treatment. Better nutritional and safety profiles for genetically modified crops. Ultralong nanobelts for wiring nanoelectric devices. Milk does not reduce healthful effects of black tea; Fake money? Not if you se by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 03 - May 16, 2007: Equipping E. coli with a chemo-navigation system. Crusts from the Tower of London suggest yellowing in the future. Scientists isolate anti-cancer compounds from apple peel. New medications needed for neuropathic pain. Western drug makers expand use of In by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 07 - June 13, 2007: New hot pocket geography may point toward better avian flu drugs; Toward a much-needed new test for cancer of the urinary bladder. Protein-enriched milk may reduce need for antibiotics in animal feed. Crude oil contains less toxic mercury than coal. Conc by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 08 - June 20, 2007: Changes related to diabetic cardiomyopathy occur soon after diabetes appears. Beach sand may harbor disease-causing E. coli bacteria. Fireworks displays linked to perchlorate contamination in lakes. An improved fluorescent sensor material for detecting e by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 14 - Aug 8, 2007: Toward prevention of a common complication of cataract surgery. Easing concerns about a promising new medical imaging agent. Explosive discovery on genetically engineered tobacco plant; Fast, accurate sensor to detect food spoilage; Toward real-world Sta by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 27 - September 10, 2007: How PCBs may threaten killer whale populations for 30-60 years. An advance toward new treatments for type 2 diabetes. Using magnets to boost production of ethanol for fuel. A discovery that promises more nutritional cassava for the developing world. A "l by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 21 - When good cholesterol goes bad: When good cholesterol goes bad - This study will be presented in August at the American Chemical Society national meeting in Boston. by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 31 - October 8, 2007: Hyped-up hopes for hairy roots as biofactories. How targeting the body’s sugars could improve the treatment of bone diseases. Using human urine as a safe, inexpensive fertilizer for food crops. A new device that cleans up the air by capturing and storing by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 26 - September 3, 2007: Fingerprinting fake coffee. Nanomagnetic sponges to clean precious works of art. Tiny carbon nanotubes show big germ-fighting potential. Coated nanowires that may improve drug delivery. Use of memory enhancement drugs. by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 10 - July 11, 2007: Red blood cells talk to platelets, with implications for diabetes. Healthful compounds in tomatoes increase over time in organic fields. New process promises to reduce costs of a clean-coal technology. Preening over new technology for monitoring PCBs in by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 11 - July 18, 2007: Toward giving artificial cells the ability to move. Nano-sized generator gets big power boost. Automobile brake linings, tires remain major sources of toxic metals. Fingerprinting with light shows promise for improved crime-fighting; Sandpaper: Ancient i by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 25 - August 27, 2007: How some forms of good cholesterol can be bad for the heart. An advance toward a safer source of collagen. New evidence of an increased diabetes risk from high-fructose corn syrup. Pioneering odor tests on plastic water pipe. Current breakthroughs in sol by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 16 - Revealing the secret role of estrogen in obesity: Research on the effects of the female sex hormone estrogen in the brain lend credence to what many women have suspected about the hormonal changes that accompany aging. Menopause can make you fat. In animal experiments, researchers showed how estrogen re by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 05 - May 30, 2007: Sleeping Beauty jumping gene shows promise for sickle cell gene therapy. A new explosive proves unusually touchy. Progress toward a healthier form of starch for processed foods. Direct interconnections between nanowires and human cells. The BBB poses dau by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 13 - Aug 1, 2007: Potato chip flavoring boosts longevity of concrete. Bright future for new drug delivery system intended to minimize side effects. New process may enable motorists to fill er up - with wheat. Developing a toolkit for personalized medicine. Toward faster t by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 20 - Sewage tells tales about community-wide drug abuse: Public health officials may soon be able to flush out more accurate estimates on illegal drug use in communities across the country thanks to a new screening test. The test does not screen people directly but instead seeks out evidence of illicit drug ab by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 02 - May 9, 2007: Lab-made microtornadoes may reveal destructive secrets of real-life twisters. New insights into contradictory health effects of bioflavonoids. Dirty windows in urban areas may be hidden contributors to air pollution. Nano scrub brushes for Renaissance ma by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 04 - May 23, 2007: Toward more effective treatments for aspirin-resistant patients. New study supports stopping and restarting school buses to cut emissions. Wine may combat tooth decay and upper respiratory tract disease bacteria. Advance promises a new era in recycling o by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 17 - Acrylamide not linked to breast cancer in U.S. women, study finds: Foods that contain acrylamide are unlikely to cause breast cancer in women, according to preliminary results of a new study involving 100,000 U.S. women. The finding is the largest epidemiological study to date exploring the possible link between acrylam by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 18 - Cranberries may improve chemotherapy for ovarian cancer: Compounds in cranberries may help improve the effectiveness of platinum drugs that are used in chemotherapy to fight ovarian cancer, researchers have found in a controlled laboratory study. The scientists found that human ovarian cancer cells resistant t by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 30 - October 1, 2007: A promising treatment for fighting lupus. Pollution in subways could cause lung damage. How ginger may combat infant diarrhea. Even hydrogen-fueled vehicles pollute the air. Why new medications for migraine headaches may be only a breath away. by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 34 - October 29, 2007: Microplastics may pose a previously unrecognized pollution threat. A Rosetta stone for traditional Chinese medicine; Boiled peanuts pack a big antioxidant punch. A more comprehensive test for dissolved phosphorus. Unlocking the secrets of ripening for be by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 32 - October 15, 2007: A quick, accurate test to reveal illegal use of steroids. A new treatment for health problems related to low testosterone levels. An ultrasensitive method for early detection of human papilloma virus. How fruits and veggies stay nutritious as they age. H by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 24 - Diabetes Pioneering Tests on Odors From Plastic Water Pipes: In a quest for improved drinking water, Andrea Dietrich is conducting pioneering studies on how plastic pipes affect the odor and taste of water. by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 22 - August 15, 2007: Computers help chemists fight emerging infections. Common virus may contribute to obesity in some people. Revealing the secret role of estrogen in obesity. Detergents, eye rinses, and other products with an on/off switch. Helping the carbon nanotube indu by ACS Science Elements
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Holiday Podcasts - Day 2: Compound in myrrh could help treat cancer: Myrrh is valued for its wonderful perfume-like aromas, though scientists suggest it also contains compounds that could one day lead to new ways for preventing and treating certain forms of cancer. by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 29 - September 24, 2007: An intriguing new role for CDs and CD players. Whiter and brighter light-emitting diodes for homes and offices. How pomegranate juice plays a part in the fight against cancer. Printing with enzymes, not ink. The latest treatments against drug-resistant t by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 817 - Accidental discovery leads to longer lasting ice cream

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