A group of researchers are formulating a clear nail polish that could turn long fingernails into touchscreen-compatible ...

Preliminary research has found that the fabric in some fast-fashion items contains an unwanted, toxic ingredient: lead.

Researchers in Hawaii are pioneering a method to recycle the islands’ derelict fishing nets and residential plastic trash ...

In ACS Central Science, researchers report the discovery of a snail-derived compound that blocks clot formation while still ...

Researchers report in ACS ES&T Water that some wet wipes break down into plastic fibers, or microplastics, that could harm ...

Researchers synthesized modified versions of psilocin that retained their activity while producing fewer hallucinogenic-like effects in a preliminary study in mice.

Sea foam is a common sight along the coastline as breaking waves churn up air and algae. Now, a study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology reports that sea foam from several beaches along North ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2025 — From electric cars to artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, the technologies people use every day require a growing need for electricity. In theory, nuclear fusion — a ...

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 ...

Decades ago, archaeologists discovered a sticky substance in a copper jar in an ancient Greek shrine. And until recently, the identity of the residue was still murky — is it a mixture of fats, oils ...

Temporary tattoos aren’t just for kids anymore — semi-permanent versions have become a favorite among adults who don’t want the commitment of the real thing. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Sensors ...