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:

Microrockets fueled by water neutralize chemical and biological warfare agents October 29, 2014
Spherical micromotors fueled by water can neutralize dangerous chemical and biological agents.
Fighting a killer frog fungus (video) October 24, 2014
The killer fungus,Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis or Bd, has pushed nearly 200 frog species to the brink of extinction
ACS Ebola resources available to journalists October 22, 2014
Scientists play a major part in stemming any infectious disease outbreak, including the current one
Olive oil more stable and healthful than seed oils for frying food October 22, 2014
There's yet another reason to like olive oil — it stands up to the heat of frying.
Interesting facts about our favorite candy to mark National Chemistry Week October 22, 2014
Gummies contain flavor, sugar and a seaweed chemical called carrageenan, which makes them chewy
Skin patch could replace the syringe for disease diagnosis October 22, 2014
For some diagnostic tests, drawing blood by syringe could someday be replaced by a simple skin patch.
An effective, cost-saving way to detect natural gas pipeline leaks October 22, 2014
Finding leaks faster in natural gas transmission pipes could save money for industry and customers.
Turning waste from whisky-making into fuel — close to commercial reality? October 22, 2014
Whisky-making could soon produce biofuel, as well as spirits.
Dolphin ‘breathalyzer’ could help diagnose animal and ocean health October 15, 2014
Scientists capture a dolphin's breath from its blowhole using a tubular instrument and then analyze it for signs of health problems.
Discarded cigarette ashes could go to good use — removing arsenic from water October 15, 2014
Ashes from cigarettes can remove most of the arsenic in contaminated waters, a new study found.
A brighter design emerges for low-cost, ‘greener’ LED light bulbs October 15, 2014
A new way to make white and colorful LEDs is more Earth-friendly than existing methods.
Tonsil stem cells could someday help repair liver damage without surgery October 15, 2014
Liver damage could one day be treated with adult stem cells from tonsils.
Why Do Leaves Change Color? September 22, 2014
It’s the first day of autumn and the telltale signs are here
New study throws into question long-held belief about depression September 17, 2014
The latest research shores up a recent — and controversial — shift in thinking about serotonin's role in depression.
Environmentalists and industry duke it out over plastic bags September 17, 2014
The anti-bag campaign could be just the beginning of a much larger war against plastics in general
Artificial ‘beaks’ that collect water from fog: A drought solution? September 17, 2014
Fog could become a valuable water source in drought-stricken areas like California.
Rooting out horse-meat fraud in the wake of a recent food scandal September 17, 2014
Keeping horse meat out of burgers and hot dogs could become easier with a new technique.
Toward making lithium-sulfur batteries a commercial reality for a bigger energy punch September 17, 2014
Could electric cars soon be powered by lithium-sulfur batteries?
What’s in your iPhone? - Reactions September 15, 2014
Chemical elements lurking inside a smartphone
The Science of Caffeine: The World’s Most Popular Drug - Reactions September 8, 2014
From drinks to jerky to gum, caffeine is everywhere
A fix to our cell-phone waste problem? September 3, 2014
Scientists are working to solve our growing cell-phone waste problem.
Lead and cadmium found in some chocolate bought in Brazil September 3, 2014
Some chocolates that are available commercially in Brazil contain lead and cadmium, but only two samples exceeded FDA recommendations for lead, say scientists.
Handheld scanner could make brain tumor removal more complete, reducing recurrence September 3, 2014
A handheld device that resembles a laser pointer could someday help surgeons remove all of the cells in a brain tumor.
Getting graffiti off a masterpiece (video) August 28, 2014
Art Restoration
Taking aim at added sugars to improve Americans’ health August 27, 2014
The Case Against Sugar
Potential therapy for the Sudan strain of ebola could help contain some future outbreaks August 27, 2014
Scientists report a new potential weapon in the fight against a strain of ebola (above) that is just as deadly as the one currently devastating West Africa.
How to prevent organic food fraud August 27, 2014
A new test under development has the potential to authenticate organic tomatoes and other produce.
Nature inspires a greener way to make colorful plastics August 27, 2014
A new kind of coating developed by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) gives plastic its color without the dyes.
Salt, pink diamonds and DNA: Five surprising facts about crystals (video) August 11, 2014
Wurtzite Boron Nitride; Pink Diamonds; carat
Toward an oral therapy for treating Alzheimer’s disease — using a cancer drug July 23, 2014
Scientists are investigating a cancer drug as a potential oral therapy for Alzheimer’s.