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**ACS Science Elements**

NEWEST UPDATE as of April 2018: Love Science Elements? We’ve got a special treat for all of you loyal fans, because we’re transforming the podcast into something new and very exciting. So stay tuned for more details!

Latest Episodes:

Episode 435 - November 05 2014 Sep 28, 2026

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Olive oil better seed oils for frying.

Episode 457 - January 15 2015 Sep 28, 2026

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Finding could help keep a man-made marvel white and bright.

New way To Protect Streams and Rivers - Episode 841 Nov 16, 2017

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November 16, 2017 - Mussels could help keep dirty water from fouling streams and rivers.

The Fight against Carcinogens Heats Up - Episode 840 Nov 15, 2017

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November 15, 2017 - Firefighting increases exposure to carcinogens.

Viruses That Can Kill Bacteria - Episode 839 Nov 13, 2017

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November 13, 2017 - Viruses embedded in new ‘sugar-glass’ coating could help kill bacteria found in food.

Sperm Wars - Episode 838 Nov 09, 2017

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November 09, 2017 - ‘Star Wars’ parody inadvertently produces something scientifically useful.

Stop and Smell the Guano: How Fertilizers Saved the World - Episode 837 Nov 08, 2017

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November 08, 2017 - A little more than a hundred years ago, the world's fast-growing population was outstripping humanity's ability to feed itself. Mass starvation was only averted when a pair of brilliant German scientists developed a new chemical process to snatch nitrogen gas from the air and use it to make modern fertilizers. As science writer Thomas Hager explains in this episode of Science Elements, it's a story of wars, greed, bird droppings and a discovery that continues to dramatically shape our lives today. Music: "Wash Out" by Broke for Free, licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY 3.0.

New Discoveries on Nicotine - Episode 836 Nov 06, 2017

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November 06, 2017 - Gender and gut differences could influence nicotine’s hold.

New ‘Popular’ Energy-Storage Method - Episode 835 Nov 02, 2017

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November 02, 2017 - Burned popcorn inspires quest for new energy-storage material.

A ‘Sticky’ Situation Between Personal Care Products - Episode 834 Nov 01, 2017

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November 01, 2017 - A compound banned in soaps products, sticks around.