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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Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video game May 27, 2020
Smart e-glasses can wirelessly monitor EEG and EOG signals, UV intensity, and body movements, while also acting as sunglasses and a human-machine interface.
Superworms digest plastic, with help from their bacterial sidekicks May 27, 2020
Bacteria from the gut of superworms can degrade polystyrene (white material)
New antiviral, antibacterial surface could reduce spread of infections in hospitals May 27, 2020
Researchers have developed a new antiviral, antibacterial surface that could reduce the spread of infections in hospitals
Heating poppy seeds, but not baking them in muffins, reduces opiate levels May 20, 2020
Heating poppy seeds could reduce the opiate levels in them.
Exploring why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell May 20, 2020
Researchers are exploring why some COVID-19 patients report a partial or total loss of the sense of smell.
Video: Could a polio vaccine stop the coronavirus pandemic? May 12, 2020
Could the Polio Vaccine Save the World...Again
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Video: Coronavirus drugs: Where are we, and what’s next? May 7, 2020
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Electronics for high-altitude use can get smaller and sturdier with new nanomaterials May 5, 2020
After being bombarded with ionizing radiation, this sample with copper-platinum nano-ink on its surface still conducts electricity
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Diagnostic biosensor quickly detects SARS-CoV-2 from nasopharyngeal swabs April 29, 2020
An artist’s rendering above shows a new test that quickly detects SARS-CoV-2 (spheres) through binding to antibodies (Y-shapes) on a field-effect transistor.
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Bone proteomics could reveal how long a corpse has been underwater April 29, 2020
Examining certain proteins in bones could help determine how long they’ve been underwater, as in this illustration
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COVID-19: A wake-up call to rebalance the drug supply chain? April 29, 2020
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How probiotic Bifidobacteria could help celiac disease patients April 27, 2020
Researchers are exploring how probiotic Bifidobacteria could help those suffering from celiac disease
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Alzheimer’s patients may need dosing changes in medicines prescribed for other conditions April 27, 2020
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease might need dosing changes in medication prescribed for other conditions that they have
Video: How effective are cloth masks against coronavirus? April 23, 2020
A new way to cool down electronic devices, recover waste heat April 23, 2020
A hydrogel can cool off electronics and generate electricity from their waste heat
Video: Spider combs tame unruly nanofibers April 23, 2020
Drawing inspiration from spider’s back legs, researchers have developed a new nonstick surface for nanomaterials
New COVID-19 test quickly and accurately detects viral RNA April 23, 2020
A new method could quickly and accurately detect COVID-19 viral RNA
Chocolate ‘fingerprints’ could confirm label claims April 20, 2020
Researchers are developing a way to determine the country of origin of chocolate samples
Harnessing the power of electricity-producing bacteria for programmable ‘biohybrids’ April 9, 2020
A nanocomposite material (purple) conducts electrons released by exoelectrogenic bacteria (green) to generate electricity.
Researchers share perspectives on coronavirus pandemic April 9, 2020
Researchers are sharing their perspectives on the novel coronavirus pandemic in various ACS journals
Putting remdesivir to the test for COVID-19 April 9, 2020
Gilead Sciences’ antiviral is in multiple late-stage trials to treat coronavirus infections. Don’t expect a home run, say infectious disease experts
Video: Using chemistry to unlock the difference between cold- and hot-brew coffee April 6, 2020
Cold-brew coffee’s antioxidant profile differs from that of hot joe
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New electrically activated material could improve braille readers March 31, 2020
A new material could improve current braille displays by increasing the amount of information conveyed, while making them more durable and less costly
Saliva test for cannabis could someday help identify impaired drivers March 31, 2020
VIDEO: Can soap really ‘kill’ the coronavirus? March 23, 2020
Revamping optical fibers to transmit even more data March 19, 2020
As telecom demands grow, optical fibers will need to level up
Fish scales could make wearable electronics more sustainable March 18, 2020
This film derived from fish scales could someday be used in flexible electronic devices
Special report highlights potential therapeutic agents, vaccines for COVID-19 March 18, 2020
A special report examines the published scientific information on potential therapeutic agents and vaccines for coronaviruses
Detecting aromas in aged cognac March 17, 2020
Researchers have identified several compounds that contribute to aged cognac’s aroma
Natural organic matter influences arsenic release into groundwater March 17, 2020
A sediment core sample from an aquifer in Vietnam shows orange, arsenic-bearing iron oxides and black NOM