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Public Release: 10-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting 'Black gold agriculture' may revolutionize farming, curb global warming
Fifteen hundred years ago, tribes people from the central Amazon basin mixed their soil with charcoal derived from animal bone and tree bark. Today, at the site of this charcoal deposit, scientists have found some of the richest, most fertile soil in the world. Now this ancient, remarkably simple farming technique seems far ahead of the curve, holding promise as a carbon-negative strategy to rein in world hunger as well as greenhouse gases.
Public Release: 10-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Dr. Mom was right -- and wrong -- about washing fruits and vegetables
Washing fresh fruits and vegetables alone -- even with chlorine disinfectants -- may not be enough to reduce the risk of food poisoning. Studies show that certain disease-causing microbes can make their way inside the leaves of lettuce, spinach and other vegetables and fruit, where surface treatments cannot reach. The research will be described in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 9-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Nanotechnology Safer, easier system for remote explosive detection
Detecting roadside bombs may become easier, thanks to chemical sensors being developed at the University of Michigan.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Public Release: 9-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting How sweet it is: 'Revolutionary' process points to sugar-fueled cars
Sugar-powered cars may be in your future. Chemists report development of a "revolutionary" process for converting plant sugars into hydrogen, which could be used to cheaply and efficiently power vehicles equipped with hydrogen fuel cells without producing any pollutants. The scientists will describe their unique hydrogen production system in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 9-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Biochemical signals associated with atherosclerosis may damage other organs
In a finding that challenges conventional medical knowledge, researchers report that plaques formed in during atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, are associated with certain harmful chemical reactions that can contribute to damage in the lungs, liver and other organs. The study, which suggests that the effects of the disease are more widespread than previously believed, will be presented in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 8-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting DVDs and CD-ROMs that thwart global warming
Chemists report that carbon dioxide removed from smokestack emissions in order to slow global warming could become a valuable raw material for the production of DVDs, beverage bottles and other products made from polycarbonate plastics. Their studies will be presented in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 8-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Protecting a life-saving blood product from human form of mad cow disease
Amid concern that recipients of certain blood transfusions may risk infection with a deadly protein responsible for the human form of mad cow disease, researchers in Canada now report development of a special filter that quickly and effectively removes the protein from blood. They will describe the blood filter, which could reduce the risk of developing the disease from transfusions, in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 8-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Cow stomach holds key to turning corn into biofuel
An enzyme from a microbe that lives inside a cow's stomach is the key to turning corn plants into fuel, according to Michigan State University scientists.
Michigan State University, Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research
Public Release: 8-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Fungus fight: Researchers battle against dangerous corn toxin
The spiraling use of corn for food and fuel is creating heightened concerns about contamination of this staple crop with deadly aflatoxin. Produced by certain fungi that grow on corn, this contaminant is a known human carcinogen that especially threatens food safety in the developing world and can potentially cause the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in the United States each year.
Public Release: 7-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Expert foresees 10 more years of R&D to make solar energy competitive
Despite oil prices that hover around $100 a barrel, it may take at least 10 or more years of intensive research to reduce the cost of solar energy to levels competitive with petroleum, according to a leading expert on the topic. Researchers will describe advances and challenges in solar energy research during a special Presidential Symposium in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 7-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Faster test reported for detecting fake Tamiflu in fight against counterfeit drugs
Scientists in Georgia are reporting development of a fast new method to detect fake Tamiflu, the mainstay medication for preventing and treating bird flu. Tamiflu has become a target for counterfeiters as recent outbreaks of bird flu have increased public demand for supplies of just-in-case antiviral drugs to use in case of an epidemic of the deadly disease. The study will be presented in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 7-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting ACS president will host special symposium on energy, April 7, in New Orleans
Bruce Bursten, Ph.D., President of the American Chemical Society, will host a special half-day symposium titled "Energy Research: Future Challenges and Opportunities" during the 235th ACS national meeting in New Orleans. The symposium, to be held April 7 at the Morial Convention Center, will include six experts on the topic and will be followed immediately by a panel discussion.
Public Release: 6-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Citrate appears to control buckyball clumping but environmental concerns remain
Fullerenes, also fondly known as buckyballs, are showing an ugly side. It appears that the hydrophobic, or water hating, carbon molecules clump together in water, forming aggregates of thousands of molecules. And there are reports that these aggregates can be toxic. Now researchers at Virginia Tech have demonstrated that this behavior can be changed.
National Science Foundation
Public Release: 6-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Nuclear scientists eye future landfall on a second 'island of stability'
Those exploring the uncharted seas at the fringes of the Periodic Table of the Elements have landed on one long-sought island -- the fabled Island of Stability, home of a new genre of superheavy chemical elements sought for more than three decades. Researchers now are eying other islands on the more-distant fringes of the periodic table. Their pioneering research will be described in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 6-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Meteorites delivered the 'seeds' of Earth's left-hand life
Scientists presented evidence today that desert heat, a little water, and meteorite impacts may have been enough to cook up one of the first prerequisites for life: The dominance of "left-handed" amino acids, the building blocks of life on this planet. In a report at the 235th national meeting of the American Chemical Society, Ronald Breslow, Ph.D., University Professor, Columbia University, and former ACS President, described how our amino acid signature came from outer space.
Public Release: 6-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting As nanotech goes mainstream, 'toxic socks' raise concerns
Valued for it's antibacterial and odor-fighting properties, nanoparticle silver is becoming the star attraction in a range of products from socks to bandages to washing machines. But as silver’s benefits propel it to the forefront of consumer nanomaterials, scientists are recommending a closer examination of the unforeseen environmental and health consequences of nanosilver.
Public Release: 6-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting 'Healing clays' show promise for fighting deadly MRSA superbug infections, other diseases
Mud may be coming to a medicine cabinet or pharmacy near you. Scientists in Arizona report that minerals from clay could form the basis of a new generation of inexpensive, highly effective antimicrobials for fighting MRSA infections that are moving out of health care settings and into the community. Their study will be presented in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 6-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting A boost for bamboo-based blouses and blankets
Chemists in Colorado now are reporting solutions to two major problems with bamboo fabrics that may speed adoption of this amazing plant -- which grows like Jack's beanstalk without special care -- in garments and other consumer products.
Public Release: 6-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Crime scene investigations: Gunshot residue analysis on a single gunpowder particle
Scientists in Texas report development of a highly dependable, rapid and inexpensive new method for identifying the presence of gunshot residue. The test fills a GSR-detection gap that results from wider use of "green" -- lead free -- ammunition. Their study will be presented in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 6-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Alligator blood may put the bite on antibiotic-resistant infections
Despite their reputation for deadly attacks on humans and pets, alligators are wiggling their way toward a new role as potential lifesavers in medicine. Scientists report that proteins in gator blood may provide powerful new antibiotics to help fight infections associated with diabetic ulcers, severe burns and "superbugs" that are resistant to conventional medication. Their research will be presented in April at the American Chemical Society national meeting in New Orleans.
Public Release: 4-Mar-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting News and features abound at ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, April 6-10
Hundreds of newsworthy topics are on the agenda next month at the 235th National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society, which will be held April 6-10, 2008, in New Orleans, La.
Public Release: 2-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Food writer wins prestigious ACS journalism award
Harold McGee, Ph.D., has been chosen to receive the 2008 Grady-Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public, a prestigious journalism honor given by the American Chemical Society. He received the award for his contributions to food science, especially explaining the chemistry of cooking to both a scientific and a general audience.
Public Release: 2-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting Chemist wins national award for contributions in surface chemistry
Gabor A. Somorjai, Ph.D., has been chosen to receive the 2008 Priestley Medal by the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, for his contributions to the fields of surface science and catalysis for more than 40 years. He will receive the award on April 8 during an awards banquet at the ACS' spring national meeting held April 6-10 in New Orleans.
Public Release: 7-Apr-2008
American Chemical Society 235th National Meeting At ACS' national meeting, global initiative set to tackle water issues
The Global Innovation Imperatives project swung into motion Sunday with experts gathering for their first session at the American Chemical Society's 235th national meeting in New Orleans. Gii, a joint collaboration between the ACS Committee on Corporation Associates and the Society of Chemical Industry, seeks to combat worldwide health, environmental and societal issues by developing science-based solutions, particularly those relating to chemistry.
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