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:
This foil paper doll, as seen above, is able to move thanks to a new material.
How a popular antidepressant drug could rewire the brain
July 18, 2019
A popular antidepressant drug rearranged nerve fibers in mouse brains
A new type of nanomaterial tape, shown here mounted in a conventional tape dispenser, sticks strongly to surfaces over a wide range of temperatures
The top five strangest poisons that can kill you (VIDEO)
July 18, 2019
Fifty years after the Cuyahoga conflagration
July 2, 2019
Marking 50 Years since the Cuyahoga River fire, which sparked US environmental action
Lithium-ion batteries, like those in electric cars, could work better in extreme temperatures with new electrolytes
Unearthing the sweet potato proteome
July 2, 2019
A new study on sweet potato leaves and roots sheds light on the plant’s genome
Upcycling process brings new life to old jeans
July 2, 2019
An efficient, low-cost method could upcycle old jeans.
The chemistry behind black powder (VIDEO)
July 1, 2019
Solving the knotty question of soft-pretzel aroma
July 1, 2019
Scientists have identified key compounds that give soft pretzels their unique aroma
A new study examines how effective different water treatment strategies are for swimming pools
Making music from proteins (video)
June 27, 2019
Researchers are translating protein sequences into musical compositions.
Why does the moon smell like gunpowder? (VIDEO)
June 20, 2019
What is the chemistry behind ringworm? (VIDEO)
June 13, 2019
The battle to save citrus fruits
June 13, 2019
Citrus greening is killing the world's orange trees. Scientists are racing to help
A homing beacon for chemotherapy drugs
June 13, 2019
In mice, a hydrogel recruits a dye-labeled molecule (colored areas) to its location, showing its potential for being a “homing beacon” for cancer drugs.
DNA nanorobots target HER2-positive breast cancer cells
June 13, 2019
A DNA nanorobot can target breast cancer cells for destruction.
Could you fail a drug test by taking CBD? (VIDEO)
June 10, 2019
What are the northern lights? (VIDEO)
June 3, 2019
What Causes the Northern Lights--And where you should see them
Ancient proteins offer clues to the past
May 29, 2019
With the help of mass spec, archaeologists are turning to proteins, which degrade less quickly than DNA, to learn about the past
Octopus-inspired wearable sensor
May 29, 2019
A graphene-based adhesive biosensor inspired by octopus “suckers” is flexible and holds up in wet and dry environments.
A 3D-printed microchip device separates and detects biomarkers of preterm birth
Could there be life without carbon? (VIDEO)
May 23, 2019
The smell of dark chocolate, demystified
May 20, 2019
Researchers have figured out which substances make up dark chocolate’s aroma
How do plants communicate with each other? (VIDEO)
May 19, 2019
Compounds found in ragweed could protect nerve cells against Alzheimer’s disease peptides.
Mining microbial treasures from toxic sites
May 19, 2019
Scientists mine for potential drugs in the Berkeley Pit and other industrial sites
New data on honey proteins could lead to innovative medicinal applications
The membrane shown above adsorbs pharmaceuticals and personal care products from wastewater.
Why some red wines taste ‘dry’
May 16, 2019
Researchers have discovered why some red wines taste ‘dry.’