American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society, ACS is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization which represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry and sciences that involve chemistry.

Most Recent Articles by American Chemical Society:

How to Make Next Level Nacho Cheese February 1, 2016
The secret ingredient? A little thing called sodium citrate.
Making liver tissue in the lab for transplants and drug screening January 27, 2016
In the lab, scientists have engineered liver tissue that mimics the complex structure of the real thing.
Creating ‘greener’ wrinkle-resistant cotton fabric January 27, 2016
It may be time to throw out the old iron because researchers have developed a "greener," cheaper cotton fabric that is wrinkle resistant.
Toxins related to ‘red tides’ found in home aquarium January 27, 2016
Home aquaria can contain a toxin associated with red tide.
What DuPont’s deep R&D cuts mean for science January 27, 2016
The heyday of privately funded R&D is a thing of the past.
Cellulose nanogenerators could one day power implanted biomedical devices January 27, 2016
Implantable electronics to monitor vital signs and perform other functions could one day be powered with tiny generators that harvest the body's energy.
How Do Snowflakes Form? January 21, 2016
A huge snowstorm could dump more than two feet of snow all over the East Coast, and that means trillions and trillions of tiny snowflakes.
Why is Chocolate Bad for Dogs? January 19, 2016
Today we're taking a closer look at the stuff, how much is too much, and also give you little advice if you catch little sparky sitting in a pile of chocolate wrappers on your kitchen floor.
Why the new elements on the periodic table are old news (video) January 14, 2016
The Four "New" Elements & How We Got Them
Protecting workers with stiffer safety penalties January 13, 2016
A 2013 explosion resulted in two deaths and a $36,000 fine for the company involved — future penalties will be tougher.
Rooting out doping in racehorses January 13, 2016
A new testing method could detect some prohibited performance-enhancing drugs in racehorses.
Coffee compounds that could help prevent type 2 diabetes identified January 13, 2016
Scientists have identified two compounds in coffee, cafestol and caffeic acid, that likely decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Toxins related to ‘red tides’ found in home aquarium January 13, 2016
Home aquaria can contain a toxin associated with red tide.
‘Spermbots’ could help women trying to conceive January 13, 2016
Artificial insemination is a relatively inexpensive and simple technique that involves introducing sperm to a woman's uterus with a medical instrument.
The unexpected chemistry of honey (video) January 12, 2016
Honey is Really Bee Puke
How To Stop Hangovers With Science (Video) December 29, 2015
In this episode of Reactions, we look at the chemistry behind the lousy effects of a hangover and offer some tips to limit its symptoms.
Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder December 22, 2015
Why does this happen? What can someone with the condition do about it?
Commercial sea salt samples purchased in China contaminated with microplastics December 16, 2015
Microplastics contaminate sea salt in several commercial products bought in China.
Toward roads that de-ice themselves December 16, 2015
A new road material delays the formation of ice compared to conventional materials
Wearable electronics move beyond rigid wristbands December 16, 2015
Award-winning electronic socks track foot landings and cadence.
Devising an inexpensive, quick tuberculosis test for developing areas December 16, 2015
Researchers have developed a quick, cheap and accurate method to test for the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
Solar cells that can face almost any direction and keep themselves clean December 16, 2015
A novel coating for solar cells could allow panels to capture light from more angles.
Nerding out on Star Wars Science December 15, 2015
Is it actually possible to create a real-life lightsaber or build a functioning Death Star laser?
What 2015 reveals about trends in the pharmaceutical industry December 9, 2015
Pharma Year in Review
A simple, rapid test to help ensure safer meat December 9, 2015
A new rapid test could help the food industry ensure that customers are getting unspoiled meat.
‘Al dente’ fibers could make bulletproof vests stronger and ‘greener’ December 9, 2015
That's not spaghetti — polyethylene fibers made with olive oil could help make super-durable materials even stronger.
Gut bacteria make pomegranate metabolites that may protect against Alzheimer’s disease December 9, 2015
Urolithins in pomegranate extract may protect against Alzheimer's disease.
Toward a faster, more efficient way to sniff out explosives December 9, 2015
Researchers develop a sensor that can rapidly detect and distinguish between TNT and other explosives.
Coffee compounds that could help prevent type 2 diabetes identified December 2, 2015
Scientists have identified two compounds in coffee, cafestol and caffeic acid, that likely decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Study finds flame retardant exposure higher in infants than adults December 2, 2015
Infants' exposure to flame retardants increased along with the number of baby products families had.