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Beyond the Farthest Island: The Mars One Project J.D. Longstreet | September 10, 2013
I am convinced that man's destiny lies out there -- among the stars -- and even beyond the stars

The scientists sought a more sustainable alternative source of olefins.

QR code access to Nobel Prizes in Chemistry American Chemical Society | September 4, 2013
Mobile technology is transforming the way students learn in the classroom

It combines the company's low-power wireless technology with cutting-edge printable and flexible electronics

There was no way to hear both the music in stereo and outside sounds with any clarity or quality until now.

How scientists met in Florence in July to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the debate

Producing hydrogen from water with carbon/charcoal powder American Chemical Society | August 28, 2013
Traditional approaches to breaking down water, which consists of hydrogen and oxygen, involve use of expensive catalysts or electric current passed through water.

Growing a honeycomb network of carbon nanotubes on Morpho butterfly wings, creating a composite material that could be activated with a laser.

Salty wastewater is a byproduct of oil and gas production, including hydraulic fracturing, or fracking

Bose SoundLink Mini: biggish sound, little box Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | August 22, 2013
At $330, the SoundLink is more expensive than a lot of Bluetooth portable speakers, some of which can be had for $50 or less

First update in a century in testing drugs for elemental impurities American Chemical Society | August 21, 2013
Makers of the instruments needed for the new tests are working with drug companies to prepare for the new era

Insect-inspired super rubber moves toward practical uses in medicine American Chemical Society | August 21, 2013
Engineered mosquito-based resin to act like human cartilage and developed a hybrid material for cardiovascular applications

First scientific method to authenticate world’s costliest coffee American Chemical Society | August 21, 2013
Identifying unique chemical fingerprints that can be used to identify authentic Kopi Luwak

The chemistry behind lobster color and shell disease American Chemical Society | August 20, 2013
New American Chemical Society video

Successful use of a lab test called infrared spectroscopy to test all of the multiple components that make up a stamp

Development and successful deployment of the deep-sea ESP (D-ESP) at an active methane vent in California’s Santa Monica Bay

A special video technique that reveals more information than ever before about the structure of the lightning balls and how they move

Made-in-Israel apps help you find a bus, taxi, parking spot and the fastest route to drive. They even check your tire pressure and alcohol intake.

Personal audio enhancer helps you hear in crowded situations Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | August 1, 2013
The PAE-300 looks a lot like a portable music player, and it comes with a wireless dock whose inputs you can hook into your TV.

Chemical company giants stall with global economy American Chemical Society | July 31, 2013
The effect of their slowdown and other economic factors rippled through the global chemical industry

A protein called resilin in nanosprings, biorubbers, biosensors and other applications

Using mercury like a glue to apply thin films of metals to statues and other objects

Metabolite biosensors

Pressurized virus blasts its infectious DNA into human cells American Chemical Society | July 24, 2013
HSV-1, bacteriophages


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New Samsung phones offer smart – and not so smart – performance Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | July 22, 2013
Galaxy S4, Rugby III

Discovery of the missing link in evolution of bioluminescence American Chemical Society | July 17, 2013
A “luciferase-like” enzyme in mealworm larvae that represents a missing link between the non-luminescent enzymes of the past and the “bright,” modern-day luciferase enzymes in fireflies

Toward anti-odor, anti-bacterial fabrics with the scent of vanilla American Chemical Society | July 17, 2013
Microencapsulation, polysulfone

Cigarette smoke impacts genes linked to health of heart and lungs American Chemical Society | July 10, 2013
How mainstream smoke and to a greater extent, sidestream smoke, inhibit the activity of genes that protect the heart and lungs

Israel’s premier agricultural research organization is finding natural, simple alternatives for safely prolonging the shelf life of produce.

Parrot, Renny devices help avoid missed calls at home and away Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | June 27, 2013
Bluetooth is arguably one of the more important – or at least convenient – wireless innovations of the past several years

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