ACS Science Elements

How science debunked the ancient Aztec crystal skull hoax. A common household drug could help eradicate a slithery problem on a tropical island. When art personifies the most basic elements of life.

How opera can teach chemistry students a thing or two about poisons and potions. An ancient Egyptian pigment could help improve modern medicine. Why a man-made light display rivals a stunning natural phenomenon.

Changes in farm practices probably have nothing to do with the increased incidence of a common health problem. Why governments should reconsider limits on mold toxins in food. How tiny particles used in manufacturing could adversely affect the harvest of a key food crop.

A simple, new test could improve airport security. How scientists are closing in on a better way to counteract mass poisoning. New efforts could help preserve China’s famed terracotta warriors.

How a mobile app could propel green chemistry to the forefront of science. A new technique could slash the cost and waste associated with the production of an important psychiatric drug. Comparing the green to clean.

Altering one chemical compound could make whole wheat bread a lot more alluring. A new way to detect smoky grapes could help keep wine fine. How coffee grounds could help add zing to dietary supplements.

How scientists are closing in on a way to mass produce a promising cancer-fighting agent. A new computer model could help researchers better predict side effects caused by drugs used to treat cancer and other diseases. Why old scientific musings may be worth a quarter of a million dollars.

How a new process could boost the production of a substance commonly used in perfumes. A Nobel-Prize winning technology could help expand the use of plant essential oils in fragrances and sunscreens. How scientists are working to preserve the beauty of an artistic genius.

A new process could puff up the dietary potency of certain cereals. How a recent discovery could give people with celiac disease more choices in the cereal aisle. Scientists discover a new way to take the bite out of tooth sensitivity.

How a new, single-dose drug could simplify treatment of malaria. Why emerging drug treatments could obliterate a rare, but potentially deadly parasitic disease. Scientists discover yet another reason why alcohol and prescription drugs are a bad combination.