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:

Levels of ‘Molly,’ aka ecstasy, spike in rivers near music festival February 4, 2015
Concerts and other large events are associated with increased levels of drugs such as "Molly" in nearby bodies of water.
An end to the medicine dropper for eye injuries? February 4, 2015
A drug-infused wafer worn like a contact lens could work better than eye drops.
Understanding air pollution from biomass burners used for heating February 4, 2015
Scientists are finding ways to reduce emissions from woodchip burners.
Tiny robotic ‘hands’ could improve cancer diagnostics, drug delivery February 4, 2015
Star-shaped grippers could help doctors operate and take biopsies.
Three amazing women scientists you’ve never heard of (video) February 2, 2015
The Woman Who Saved the U.S. Space Race (And Other Unsung Scientists)
Beer compound could help fend off Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases January 28, 2015
A compound in hops, which is an ingredient in beer, could help protect brain cells from damage.
Eyeglasses that turn into sunglasses — at your command January 28, 2015
A new kind of glasses go from clear to shaded on command.
Refineries challenge EPA plan to cut emissions January 28, 2015
Refineries and petrochemical manufacturers could face new emissions limits.
Detecting chemical weapons with a color-changing film January 28, 2015
Scientists are developing thin films that change color from white to blue in response to chemical weapons.
How do moisturizers work? (video) January 26, 2015
Transepidural water loss
Why going platinum blonde can damage your hair… and how to fix it (video) January 22, 2015
Oranges versus orange juice: Which one might be better for your health? January 21, 2015
Scientists find out how juicing and pasteurizing affects nutrients found in oranges.
Toward a cocaine vaccine to help addicts kick the habit January 21, 2015
To combat cocaine abuse, scientists are working on a vaccine that blocks the drug's buzz.
Smart keyboard cleans and powers itself — and can tell who you are January 21, 2015
A smart keyboard that can tell who you are could help boost cybersecurity.
Chemistry Life Hacks for Winter Survival January 20, 2015
A potential long-lasting treatment for sensitive teeth January 7, 2015
A new material could treat tooth sensitivity by re-covering exposed tubules when enamel wears away.
What’s in the grime tarnishing the Taj Mahal? January 7, 2015
Pollution tarnishes the Taj Mahal's white marble and requires regular removal.
Honeybee hive sealant promotes hair growth in mice January 7, 2015
A natural sealant from honeybee hives could hold clues to new hair loss therapies.
The surprising history of tinsel December 16, 2014
Find out all about tinsel's chemistry history in this very special holiday episode of Speaking of Chemistry.
New ‘electronic skin’ for prosthetics, robotics detects pressure from different directions December 10, 2014
A new kind of stretchy "electronic skin" (blue patch) is the first to be able to detect directional pressure.
Questions remain about Ebola’s survival in the environment December 10, 2014
Scientists say we know little about the Ebola virus' persistence in the environment..
‘Smart windows’ have potential to keep heat out and save energy December 10, 2014
New smart window technology could help block heat from the sun and keep houses cool when it's hot outside.
A strong, year-end finish for the pharmaceutical industry December 10, 2014
Mixed Signals
Baking Soda Life Hacks (CLH Vol. 4) December 8, 2014
There’s probably a box of it in your fridge or cupboard, and it has a million uses: baking soda.
3-D printers bring microscopic structures to life (video) December 2, 2014
The Breakthrough Science series
Accidental Discoveries That Changed The World - Reactions November 10, 2014
Here are some of those happy accidents that ended up changing the world.
Can plants edge out petroleum as raw material for textiles and plastics? October 29, 2014
‘Electronic skin’ could improve early breast cancer detection October 29, 2014
Using a silicone model of a breast and embedding objects representing lumps, scientists have successfully tested an electronic skin that can accurately "feel" and image lumps much smaller than those detectable by manual exams.
Scientists rank thousands of substances according to potential exposure level October 29, 2014
Scientists are narrowing down the list of product ingredients we're exposed to the most.
Why plants don’t get sunburn October 29, 2014
Plants make their own sunscreen to protect them from damaging ultraviolet rays.