Five papers published in ACS journals provide new insights to help protect natural water sources and ensure that more people ...

ACS is proud to announce that Jennifer A. Doudna is the recipient of the 2026 Priestley Medal. This award is the highest ...

A new study suggests that growing bush basil near bean plants could offer a cost-effective, natural (and tasty!) alternative ...

By adding citric acid and squid ink to a cellulose-based polymer, researchers created a variety of structurally colored ...

ACS has named 36 members as ACS Fellows for 2025. The fellows program began in 2009 to recognize and honor ACS members for outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession and ...

Researchers have created their own temporary tattoo sticker that has a hidden purpose: detecting the presence of one drug used to “spike” alcoholic beverages.

Allura Red AC (AR), also called FD&C Red No. 40, is a synthetic azo dye with a wide range of uses. As a food dye, it often goes by the designation E129 or C.I. Food Red 17.

Research published in ACS Central Science shows that beads containing engineered E. coli could efficiently transform PET waste into a starting material for nylon, drugs and fragrances.

Have environmental efforts reduced mercury levels in tuna? No, levels of mercury in tuna have remained steady for nearly 50 years. It may take decades and stricter environmental policies to start ...

American Chemical Society: Chemistry for Life.Ivermectin has proved to be one of the most extraordinary drugs ever discovered for the treatment and control of parasitic diseases and has become an ...

Large batteries are needed for cities and metro areas to run off solar or wind power. Researchers in ACS Central Science have developed a cost-effective aluminum-ion battery that they say could fit ...

American Chemical Society: Chemistry for Life.Widespread use of CFCs In the 1920s, refrigeration and air conditioning systems used compounds such as ammonia, chloromethane, propane and sulfur dioxide ...