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.

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New stretchable, wearable sensor made with chewing gum (video) December 2, 2015
Scientists make a sticky, stretchy sensor out of chewing gum and nanotubes.
Giving Thanks For Chemistry — A Speaking of Chemistry Thanksgiving Special November 24, 2015
We share some of our favorite chemical morsels in this episode and want to hear yours. Drop them in the comments below for a chance to win some bodacious Chemoji swag.
A step toward understanding how hibernation protects hearts November 18, 2015
Studying the hibernation habits of thirteen-lined ground squirrels could one day help researchers prevent and treat cardiovascular disease in humans.
A simple, rapid test to help ensure safer meat November 18, 2015
A new rapid test could help the food industry ensure that customers are getting unspoiled meat.
Spider webs yield clues to stickier glues (video) November 18, 2015
Spider glue's humidity-defiant stickiness could help scientists design smarter adhesives.
3-D printed parts from some commercial devices toxic to zebrafish embryos November 18, 2015
Zebrafish embryos that were exposed to 3-D printed discs (above) -- from FDM and STL devices -- suffered developmental problems. Those exposed to STL-printed discs treated with UV light showed fewer defects.
What metabolism could reveal about aging and mortality November 11, 2015
Examining worm metabolism has yielded new insights into why some live longer than others
Imitating synapses of the human brain could lead to smarter electronics November 11, 2015
Connections, or synapses, between neurons are inspiring scientists to create artificial versions that could lead to smarter electronics
Snake venom could make surgery safer for patients on blood thinners November 11, 2015
Pairing snake venom with nanofibers
Commercial sea salt samples purchased in China contaminated with microplastics November 11, 2015
The researchers tested 15 brands of sea salts, lake salts, and rock and well salts from underground deposits purchased at Chinese supermarkets
Could humans survive decades in a fallout shelter? November 10, 2015
Requiring drug makers to take back unused pharmaceuticals November 4, 2015
Some local governments are requiring take-back programs to tackle drug waste
Portable device can quickly test for sickness-causing toxins in shellfish November 4, 2015
Freshly caught shellfish can be quickly tested for sickness-causing toxins using a new portable device.
New low-cost battery could help store renewable energy November 4, 2015
The energy from the sun and wind could one day be stored in a new battery made of low-cost, safe materials.
Graphene could take night-vision technology beyond ‘Predator’ November 4, 2015
A thermal sensor made out of graphene could lead to better night vision technology.
A step toward understanding how hibernation protects hearts November 4, 2015
Studying the hibernation habits of thirteen-lined ground squirrels could one day help researchers prevent and treat cardiovascular
Paper-based test could diagnose hepatitis B and assess male fertility at low cost October 28, 2015
A paper-based DNA test could help make medical testing more accessible.
Testing for secondhand marijuana exposure October 28, 2015
Researchers have developed a urine test for secondhand marijuana smoke, a first step toward determining whether this exposure has harmful health effects.
Hybrid solar cell converts both light and heat from sun’s rays into electricity (video) October 28, 2015
A display changes colors, powered solely by a new hybrid solar-energy device.
A potential downside to the beaver’s comeback (video) October 28, 2015
New beaver dams can increase levels of potentially harmful methylmercury.
Nanoparticles could boost effectiveness and reduce side effects of allergy shots October 21, 2015
People with severe allergies could benefit from the development of a new allergy shot with fewer side effects.
Wildflowers on farms — not just crops — can expose bees to neonicotinoids October 21, 2015
Bees could be getting a big, unexpected dose of neonicotinoids from wildflowers.
Diamonds — a tooth’s best friend? October 21, 2015
A new root canal filler containing nanodiamonds could help prevent re-infections.
The dirty business of making new clothes tries to clean up October 21, 2015
Dyeing and processing yarns and fabrics could become "greener" and more expensive.
Chipping away at the secrets of ice formation October 21, 2015
Scientists make a surprising find about how ice forms.
What is the Blackest Black? October 20, 2015
This week, in honor of the 2015 National Chemistry Week theme of “Chemistry Colors Our World,” Reactions looks for the blackest black material.
Unique breed of investors helps universities launch start-ups October 14, 2015
This battery technology lab receives funding from a firm helping to bridge the gap between lab research and the market.
What metabolism could reveal about aging and mortality October 14, 2015
Examining worm metabolism has yielded new insights into why some live longer than others.
Soft robot changes color as it grips and walks (video) October 14, 2015
A novel approach to making soft robots makes them more versatile.
Parabens and their byproducts found in dolphins and other marine mammals October 14, 2015
A new study has found common preservatives and their byproducts in the tissues of dolphins and other marine mammals.