Science Elements

Why an electronic nose could simplify the diagnosis and treatment of a rampant lung disease;  How a battery-powered skin patch could help relieve the agony of a common circulatory problem;  A vaccine that could help some drug addicts slay a dragon.

An emerging field of research could heat up cancer treatment.  How a new tool could help surgeons zero in on cancer cells in the brain. Why nano-magnets could help doctors replace damaged or diseased cells in the body.

How sunlight could soon clean your clothes. Why the next generation of tires could be sweet and green.  How after-effects of the age-old quest for riches still haunt us today.

Which antibiotic-resistant substances are slipping through the cracks at sewage treatment plants. Why one of the foulest smelling creatures on Earth could lead to the development of more effective antibiotics. How one of the world’s most potent poisons could help improve our health.

How comets may have set evolution in motion. Why microscopic “spaghetti highways” could help rejuvenate older people. How butterfly wings could boost production of green fuels. What surprising source of antioxidants is popping up in the kitchen?

How the next generation of home printers could add a new dimension to even the drabbest photo. How a new “smart” material could help tap the medical potential of tissue-penetrating light. Why the weird world of water just got a little stranger

How a fresh-faced material could help foil the flu. How a new test could help fend off food poisoning. Why shedding a few tears could help keep diabetes under control.

How washing machines churn up microscopic water pollution. Why concerns about peat bogs releasing potentially climate-changing gases might be misplaced. Why the coldest places on Earth could soon light the way to an energetic future.

Why researchers think they’re just a hairs breath away from simplifying the diagnosis of a common neurological disorder.  How a magnetic tongue could help enliven processed food.  Why thermal cash register receipts are becoming a touchy subject.

How a new scientific test could help authenticate priceless silk masterpieces. Why art experts are concerned about the future of acrylic paintings. Why it isn’t easy rising to the top in a beehive.

How a new technique could help drugs seek out and destroy the virus that causes AIDS hidden in a nearly impenetrable refuge. Why older people may be getting too much of a good thing in water. How scientists may have found a way to wipe out an unsightly epidemic.

How a pregnancy protein could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease in older women; A breath-taking new test could quickly help identify harmful substances, while another new test could help cull out unsafe blood-thinning medication.

A new type of "smart" window could help keep us comfy and lower our electric bills; Why discarded plastic bottles could help prevent poisoning in developing countries; How scientists went against the grain to create a healthier pasta.

How an extinct relative of the elephant could help surgeons save lives; Why panda poop could speed the development of biofuels; How scientists searching for ways to corral farm odors are closing in on the sweet smell of success.

How new high-tech instruments could finally determine if there really is life on Mars;  Why energy production on Mars could be out of this world; why Martian-bound astronauts will need green thumbs.

Why putting a gator in your tank isn’t a croc-pot idea; Scientists are concerned about efforts to jumpstart biofuel production; How newly discovered crystals in a meteorite could help advance electronics.

Paper money and sales receipts may not be good for your health;  New concerns are arising about a common flame retardant and its effects during pregnancy;  Why scientists are scrutinizing sunscreens.

What hidden danger lurks in some swimming pools. How a creek-dwelling creature inspired the development of a new spy gadget. Scientists are closing in on a way to make an improbable movie prop a sight to behold.

Why government scientists say Gulf of Mexico seafood is safe just a year after one of the world’s worst offshore oil disasters.  How seaweed could forestall heart disease. How much smaller can electronic gadgets get?

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.