Surface cleaners remove germs and grime, but their fragrances react with indoor ozone to form nanoparticles at levels ...

Researchers take inspiration from nature to find longer lasting, safer colors for cosmetics, food coatings, and paints.

By pairing water quality research with community engagement, scientists and tribal leaders help residents identify safe ...

Researchers study how eye-catching phosphorescent and fluorescent pigments age — with hopes of finding ways to preserve the ...

Cement was invented in 1824 by a bricklayer looking for a fast-setting building material. In the two centuries since, the ...

Plastic might be the last ingredient you would ever add to a cookie recipe. But a team of researchers is looking to change ...

“It sounds like science fiction, but we’re very excited by the potential of this yeast-based vaccine production system.” — ...

Today, the American Chemical Society (ACS) announced a second year of the ACS Graduate Student Success Grant, a one-year program that provides funding for graduate students in the chemical sciences ...

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 2027 class of ACS ...

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 ...

After the success of Artemis II, longer space journeys are expected, raising new health and nutritional challenges for astronauts. Current space foods rely on dried, shelf-stable items. A study ...

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 ...