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:

Method could make hydrogen fuel cells more efficient October 14, 2015
Storing hydrogen as a fuel for vehicles and other applications could become more practical with a new method.
The World’s Smallest Robots: Rise of the Nanomachines October 13, 2015
In the future, they could deliver drugs anywhere in the body, clean up oil spills and might even be used as artificial muscle cells.
Challenges mount for common herbicide Roundup September 23, 2015
Rocky Road for Roundup
Silk bio-ink could help advance tissue engineering with 3-D printers September 23, 2015
Scientists have developed a silk-based, 3-D printer ink for use in biomedical implants or tissue engineering.
Toward tires that repair themselves (video) September 23, 2015
Scientists Make Self-healing Rubber
Nanoparticles could boost effectiveness and reduce side effects of allergy shots September 23, 2015
People with severe allergies could benefit from the development of a new allergy shot with fewer side effects.
Method could make hydrogen fuel cells more efficient September 23, 2015
Storing hydrogen as a fuel for vehicles and other applications could become more practical with a new method.
The influence of citizen science grows despite some resistance September 16, 2015
Volunteers Against Pollution
New approach to mammograms could improve reliability September 16, 2015
A new mammography technique detects microcalcifications in both normal mice and those with dense mammary tissue
Unlocking secrets of how fossils form September 16, 2015
Scientists pieced together 3,600 tiny images of this shrimp fossil to understand the processes that preserved it.
The Chemistry of Addiction(video) September 14, 2015
In support of National Recovery Month, which calls attention to substance abuse issues and treatment services, Reactions takes a look at the chemistry behind addiction.
Football Helmets: The Last Line of Defense? (video) September 9, 2015
To kick off this football season, Reactions looks at everything that goes into a football helmet and how chemistry helps keep players safe.
Making pharmaceuticals that degrade before they can contaminate drinking water September 9, 2015
Scientists are re-designing pharmaceuticals and other contaminants to keep them out of our drinking water.
Hybrid solar cell converts both light and heat from sun’s rays into electricity (video) September 9, 2015
A display changes colors, powered solely by a new hybrid solar-energy device.
How the “heat” compound from chili peppers could help kill cancer cells September 9, 2015
The compound that gives chili peppers their kick causes cell membranes to come apart.
Waste paper could make summer grilling more environmentally friendly September 9, 2015
The development of a renewable, nontoxic lighter fluid could make summer grilling better for the planet.
Game-changing technology enables faster, cheaper gene editing September 9, 2015
The tool, called CRISPR/Cas9 or just CRISPR, has spurred a flurry of research that could one day lead to hardier crops and livestock, as well as innovative biomedicines
Stop and Smell the Volatile Organic Compounds (Video) September 3, 2015
Find out how airborne volatile organic compounds give petunias, roses and the notoriously stinky “corpse flower” their characteristic aromas in the latest Speaking of Chemistry.
Blueberry extract could help fight gum disease and reduce antibiotic use September 2, 2015
Fighting gum disease could get easier with a treatment under development that's based on wild blueberry extract.
Exposure to phthalates could be linked to pregnancy loss September 2, 2015
New research suggests that phthalates — compounds commonly used in cosmetics, lotions and soaps — could be associated with miscarriage.
Struggles ahead in China for chemical and pharmaceutical companies September 2, 2015
A corruption scandal, major layoffs and slower sales within the past year have derailed the upward trajectory
Silk bio-ink could help advance tissue engineering with 3-D printers September 2, 2015
Scientists have developed a silk-based, 3-D printer ink for use in biomedical implants or tissue engineering.
Does Febreze Really Work? (video) August 17, 2015
Do they really remove the smell or just mask it?
Flexible, biodegradable device can generate power from touch (video) August 12, 2015
A biodegradable nanogenerator could one day power our cell phones without a cord.
A new CSI tool could pinpoint when fingerprints were left behind (video) August 12, 2015
Scientists have devised a technique that could tell crime scene investigators how old fingerprints are.
Nicotine-eating bacteria could one day help smokers kick the habit August 12, 2015
To help people stop smoking, scientists are turning to a nicotine-eating bacteria.
How Do Optical Illusions Work? August 6, 2015
These are two identical, straight lines. Kind of boring, right?
How the Fantastic Four Got Their Powers(video) August 4, 2015
In this week’s video, we explain the original way the Fantastic Four got their power – radiation – with help from SciPop Talks.
Are Strawberries Going Away? August 3, 2015
In this Speaking of Chemistry video, Sophia Cai explains the problem and some possible solutions.
The challenge of mining rare-earth materials outside China July 30, 2015
Rare-earth mining company Molycorp has invested heavily in its California operation but is struggling to reach its production goals.