Dr Wally's Podcast

ACS Office of Public Affairs summary of chemical research from 36 peer reviewed journals. The articles that are the basis of this podcast are available from the ACS. Visit http://www.acs.org/pressroom.

Mon, 25 May 2009
Science Elements May 25, 2009
In this edition:
  • Why scientists are a step closer to solving a mysterious disease
  • Where a new type of nanoparticle could fend off foggy windows and eyeglasses
  • How chemists used ingredients from the human body to create stronger dental fillings
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Mon, 18 May 2009
Science Elements May 18, 2009
In this edition:
  • How an important advance could improve food safety
  • Scientists solve a mystery surrounding the Chernobyl Nuclear plant accident
  • Technology used by an Internet megastore is helping us learn more about proteins
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Mon, 11 May 2009
Science Elements May 11, 2009
In this edition:
  • A new way to produce biofuels without straining global food supplies
  • A better way to build a railroad that is environmentally sound
  • A smart way to reduce radioactive waste at nuclear power plants
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Sat, 2 May 2009
Science Elements May 4, 2009
In this edition:
  • A new computer program could be a modern day Rosetta Stone for chemists
  • Japanese scientists have created the first self-propelled oil droplets
  • How mercury levels in Arctic seals may be linked to global warming
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Mon, 27 April 2009
Science Elements April 27, 2009
 In this edition:
  • How a new type of ice could lead to greener ways to fight fires
  • A "self-healing” polymer could simplify plastic recycling
  • A new biosensor could help prevent food poisoning
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Mon, 20 April 2009
Science Elements April 20, 2009
In this edition:
  • A new broad spectrum anti-microbial paint capable of combating “superbugs.”
  • The first wireless brain oxygen level sensor that could help fine tune testing and treatment.
  • And finally, the centuries-old secret behind India’s “holy powder.”        

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Mon, 13 April 2009
Science Elements April 13, 2009
In this edition:
  • How a discovery about mussels could lead to better bandages
  • Why it could take far more water to produce biodiesel than previously thought
  • Scientists are a step closer to understanding what puts sperm “in the mood”
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Mon, 6 April 2009
Science Elements April 6, 2009
In this edition:
  • How bees cope with impending career changes
  • A “magic potion” in fly spit may shoo away blinding eye disease
  • A new gas storage material that could accelerate the development of ultra-clean fuel cells
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Mon, 30 March 2009
Science Elements March 30, 2009
In this edition:
  • A new nanogenerator that one day could be used to charge cell phones with a wave of the hand
  • New evidence that nanoparticles in cosmetics could have adverse environmental effects
  • The first economical process” for making biodiesel fuel from algae

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Mon, 23 March 2009
Science Elements March 23, 2009
In this edition:
  • Nanoparticles that show promise for “cooking” cancer cells
  • Evidence that a new type of yogurt can fight stomach ulcer bacteria
  • The first automated carbohydrate “assembly line”
  • Vegetable proteins that could fend off two common medical problems
  • And finally, new evidence of a controversial energy source
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