Researchers publishing in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology tested beers brewed in different areas around the U.S. for the presence of PFAS.

This month we feature chemicals that have important applications in industry and the lab.—Ed. Carbon monoxide (CO) is the simplest carbon oxide, an important industrial and laboratory chemical, and a ...

For decades, athletes have been using baking soda as a legal performance enhancer for events like running, cycling, and swimming. But does the science hold up to scrutiny? And will our host Alex’s ...

Researchers reporting in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have identified three compounds that lessen peppers’ ...

In ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, researchers report a dental floss pick with a built-in sensor that could monitor ...

This month we feature chemicals that have important applications in industry and the lab.—Ed. Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) is a natural product found in many settings, including the minerals aragonite 1 ...

Mercury is released by environmental and human-driven processes. And some forms, specifically methylmercury, are toxic to humans. Therefore, policies and regulations to limit mercury emissions have ...

A modified surgical mask reported in ACS Sensors could protect its wearer by detecting health conditions, including chronic kidney disease.

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2025 — To meet the growing demands of society, academia and industry, the American Chemical Society (ACS) is launching a new undergraduate scholarship program to support more ...