ACS Science Elements

How scientists are sprucing up an old cancer test so it can be used in women.  How researchers are reinventing a popular low-calorie snack. Why scientists are struggling to solve a mystery surrounding a dietary supplement.

A new blood test could help doctors determine the best treatment for infections.  How scientists are taking microscopes to the next dimension. An ingredient used in erectile dysfunction drugs could help heal broken hearts.

How 19th century discoveries could help solve a 21st century energy conundrum;  Why scientists in China are speaking out about the state of nuclear power in their country. How scientists thinking outside of the sandbox came up with a better way to purify water.

What reassuring discovery scientists have made about milk from flood-prone farms. How researchers found a natural answer to a puzzling bovine mystery.  Some of the world’s smallest tools are leading to big changes in the construction industry.

A simple chemical cocktail could spark limb re-growth in mammals. How scientists are closing in on ways to regenerate cartilage.  Why an extract from tree buds could help rejuvenate aging skin.

How a natural plant extract could lead to better sun protective clothing. Why drugs inspired by Gila monsters and other venomous creatures could help alleviate serious medical problems. A new substance could greatly increase the odds of getting a liver transplant.

Why recycling proteins could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. How a new process could help transform steel-mill residues into another sturdy building material. Next-generation wheat could make life just a bit sweeter.

Why substances designed to protect infants from fire could actually pose a health hazard.  How scientists are closing in on treatments for a common inherited disability.  How researchers found a new way to produce a luxurious natural fiber used to keep some babies comfy.

How a new technique could help track the origins of beef. Why liquid smoke made from rice could give you a dietary boost. How vaccines could help quell a drug addiction.

How a substance similar to a red wine compound could help protect us against excessive radiation. How scientists discovered a way to detect if natural cola drinks are the real thing. Why tea, coffee and other caffeinated drinks do so much more than just perk us up in the morning.