Science Elements

October 04, 2017 - Metabolic changes in smokers who have recently quit begin to match those of nonsmokers.

October 02, 2017 - How sewage and mobile phones help scientists measure drug use.

September 28, 2017 - Pharmaceuticals in surface water such as lakes and streams are a growing concern. Scientists are figuring out where they’re coming from.

September 27, 2017 - Scientists in China have made a low-cost, biocompatible fertilizer with carbon dots derived from rapeseed pollen.

September 25, 2017 - Researchers in South Korea say that they have discovered a way to eliminate almost all nanoparticle emissions from some 3-D printers.

September 21, 2017 -An ice-cream additive can slow down the melting process so that the first drips don’t appear for five minutes, even on a hot and sunny day.

September 20, 2017 - Scientists identify a potential biomarker for detecting GHB several hours after its used.

September 18, 2017 - Researchers report the development of a new portable allergen-detection system — including a keychain analyzer — that could help prevent trips to the emergency room.

September 14, 2017 - Turning astronauts' waste into fuel and nutrients could enable long-distance spaceflight.

September 13, 2017 - Sept. 13, 2017 - What the world's tiniest monster truck reveals.

September 11, 2017 - Sept. 11, 2017 - Mosquitoes fatally attracted to deadly, sweet-smelling potion.

August 17, 2017 - A new spin on a popular toy could have scientific implications.

August 16, 2017 - Why cicadas have a hard time ‘winging it’.

August 14, 2017 -  Ambient energy could reduce our dependence on batteries.

August 10, 2017 - Researchers shed no tears in effort to find out why onions make us cry.

August 09, 2017 - New materials could put an end to sensitive teeth.

August 07, 2017 -  Scientists evaporate notions about e-cigarettes.

August 02, 2017 - Microchips could eventually help diagnose prenatal conditions.

July 31, 2017 - Study finds ‘concerning’ levels of PCBs in indoor school air.

July 27, 2017 -  Blue booze gets a boost.