Episode 148 - March 22 2010

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Episode 148 - March 22 2010

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A new roof coated with something found in almost every fast food restaurant could help save energy. A process used in plasma TVs could produce an ultra-clean fuel. Eating less meat and dairy products probably won’t affect global warming. We conclude this week’s special edition of Science Elements with a pair of stories: sourdough bread and wine.

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Mar 22, 2010

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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 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 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 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 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 23 - Soda Warning--New Study Supports Link Between Diabetes and High-Fructose Corn Syrup: New evidence suggests that sodas sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup may increase the risk of diabetes, particulary in children. The study will be presented in August at the American Chemical Society national meeting in Boston. 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 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 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 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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Holiday Podcasts - Day 3: Scotch Pine: A study in the ACS Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows that the bark of the Scotch pine, a popular tree for holiday decorating, has anti-inflammatory compounds in its bark. 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 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 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 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 15 - Common virus may contribute to obesity in some people, new study shows: A common virus may cause obesity in some people, according to new evidence in a controlled laboratory study. Scientists showed that infection with human adenovirus-36 (Ad-36), long recognized as a cause of respiratory and eye infections in humans, transf 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 12 - July 25, 2007: Toward an alternative to stem cells for treating chronic brain diseases. Oil spill clean-up agents threaten coral reefs. First potential biomarker for human exposure to diesel exhaust; Fishing for an answer. Wild or farmed? Well-intended research in the 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 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 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 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 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 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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Episode 33 - October 22, 2007: Excess female to male births in Canada linked to chronic dioxin exposure. Tiny capers pack big disease-fighting punch. Bacteria in the intestines can influence results of drug tests. Recycling of e-waste in China may expose mothers, infants to high dioxi by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 28 - September 17, 2007: A new technology for finding builders of homemade bombs. Improvements in gene therapy and treating Alzheimer’s disease. A new method for creating integrated circuits for more powerful computers. A fast, portable test to help detect flammable liquids in a by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 43 - January 14, 2008: Using seagull blood to monitor pollutants from oil spills. Development of an edible “antifreeze” that prevents unwanted ice crystals in ice cream and frozen foods. New insights into the mystery of the metallic sheen of fish. 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 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 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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