Scientific breakthroughs that make chemistry safer, more efficient and more sustainable will be honored by the American ...

A burst of new data has ignited a better understanding of how fireworks impact the environment. Three recent studies comb ...

Previously, the researchers created a hydrogel that repaired itself after being heated for several hours; however, this was ...

Waste swept off a sawmill floor, plant-based binders, and beeswax create foams with potential for sustainable packaging and ...

Once cotton gets wet, it pulls heat from your body. This is helpful when you’re exercising or outside on a hot day but dangerous in the bitter cold. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Energy Letters ...

Though decaf fans might disagree, caffeine is a critical component of a cup of joe. This compound is incredibly bitter on its own, but regular coffee itself is not. A team reporting in ACS’ Journal of ...

Summertime hikes and afternoons in the backyard can be ruined by mosquito bites. So, many people apply topical synthetic repellents like DEET before heading outside, but there is a growing market for ...

Many plastic products are designed to be used only once, yet the material itself lasts for years. But a new strategy is addressing this problem by creating products that self-destruct on command, ...

ATLANTA, March 23, 2026 — Fast fashion is an inexpensive way to dress rapidly growing kids. But preliminary research has found that the fabric in some of these items contains an unwanted, toxic ...

ATLANTA, March 23, 2026 — Anybody who’s tried to use a smartphone or tablet with long nails knows that there’s a learning curve. Rather than effortlessly tapping with a fingertip, you must awkwardly ...

Imagine you’re listening to a podcast or scrolling through TikTok and you come across someone who claims to be revealing hidden information. They say that kitchen pantries and store shelves are ...

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 ...