“This research shows that it is possible to protect crops using biodegradable materials that reduce both pesticide use and ...

Researchers report that they’ve developed a sensor made of tiny microspheres packed with blood-sensing bacteria that detect ...

Researchers developed a two-layer shell to encapsulate the estradiol hormone so it bypasses the uterus and releases only within an osteoporotic bone.

Unless you’ve owned reptiles, you might not know that many of them “pee” crystals. Researchers publishing in the Journal of the American Chemical Society investigated the solid urine of more than 20 ...

Flu season is fast approaching in the northern hemisphere. And a taste-based influenza test could someday have you swapping nasal swabs for chewing gum. A new molecular sensor has been designed to ...

Sweat and food stains can ruin your favorite clothes. But bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide or dry-cleaning solvents that remove stains aren’t options for all fabrics, especially delicate ...

Waking up with a pimple is no longer cause for panic, thanks to pimple patches — small, sticker-like bandages that cover and help heal the unwanted zit. A team of researchers publishing in ACS Applied ...

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is proud to announce that Jennifer A. Doudna is the recipient of the 2026 Priestley Medal. This award is the highest honor bestowed by ACS, and it annually ...

The fellows program began in 2009 to recognize and honor ACS members for outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession and ACS. Nominations for the 2026 class of ACS Fellows ...

Most of Earth’s water is in the oceans and too salty to drink. Desalination plants can make seawater drinkable, but they require large amounts of energy. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Energy ...

Brightly colored inexpensive and disposable electronic cigarettes and vapes continue to gain popularity. These devices turn flavored nicotine-containing liquid into a vapor that people inhale over ...