ACS Science Elements

A tiny fuel tank that could lead to big changes in cars. Dutch chemists who have created the world’s smallest on-off switch. And finally, a fungus that fights air pollution and acid rain.

An inexpensive device could dramatically boost fuel mileage. Scientists are using advanced technology to unlock the secrets of bone formation. Chemists are investigating a natural form of Viagra that could improve the sex lives of millions of men while causing fewer side effects.

New research that may point to a long-sought male birth control pill. An electrifying study on squeezing oil out of rock. A new natural calorie-free sweetener that might appear in your soft drinks.

How an herbal tea extract could help fend off complications of diabetes. Development of a new way to combat cocaine abuse. Researchers in China are a step closer to developing a new type of hybrid engine.

How a naturally occurring protein could lead to better antibiotics. Substances in marijuana could help eradicate “superbugs”. Chemists are developing new a generation of cancer drugs that are more effective and have fewer side effects than current treatments.

A new finding could improve success rates of in vitro fertilization. Chemists are learning more about the link between folic acid and colon cancer. A common substance used by the ancient Egyptians could help keep bread and other baked goods fresh.

How an odor sensor could one day help doctors detect skin cancer. New MRI technology that could lead to early diagnosis of osteoarthritis. One chemist’s efforts to help make swallowing liquid medicine a sweeter experience for parents and kids.

How the detailed microscopic study of hair fibers may lead to better hair-care products. A newly detected air pollutant that mimics the damaging effects of cigarette smoke. A new imaging technique for more precise cancer surgery that’s described as cutting by color.

Development of the world’s thinnest balloon. A new test to protect food from the human form of Mad Cow Disease. New evidence supporting the benefits of breast feeding.

A new imaging technique that reveals hidden details of a lost Van Gogh painting. Findings that could help retain the crunch in bread crust. A recycling method to transform those old electronic circuit boards into new park benches.