When combined with a protective sugar, the tardigrade proteins preserve red blood cells better than a conventional technique.

On behalf of the American Chemical Society, President Rigoberto Hernandez congratulates today’s winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Henri B. Kagan and Kensō Soai.

A few licks of the lollipop-like prototype collect enough saliva to test for the common pain reliever acetaminophen, quickly ...

Garbage left outside starts smelling unpleasant very quickly, especially in warm, humid climates that accelerate food decay. In ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology, researchers report a ...

CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2026 — Plastic might be the last ingredient you would ever add to a cookie recipe. But a team of researchers is looking to change that. They’ve programmed yeasts to turn plastic and ...

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 ...

Medications are designed to treat diseased tissues while sparing healthy ones, often by attaching the drug to something that helps guide it directly to its target. But drugs also need time to work, ...

Our current fascination with high-protein foods means plant-based protein now shows up in many food products. But rather than growing plants just for their protein, researchers wondered if edible ...

ATLANTA, March 22, 2026 — Hawaii has a plastic problem. The island state faces economic and logistical challenges in recycling plastic waste, including marine debris that lingers in its ocean waters.

Even with regular brushing, teeth can become stained from genetic factors or consuming foods and drinks like tomatoes and coffee. Chemical whiteners can help, but they can also damage teeth in the ...