American Chemical Society announces new leadership team members
ACS is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of its executive leadership team, Selyn Hong and Stephanie Holland.
20-Nov-2023 2:00 PM EST
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Not so silver lining: Microplastics found in clouds could affect the weather
Researchers in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters detected microplastics in clouds above the mountains, which could affect cloud formation and weather.
10-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EST
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Surveilling wetlands for infectious bird flu — and finding it
For the first time, researchers have detected a highly infectious type of bird flu virus in wetlands frequented by waterfowl, which they report in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters.
10-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EST
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’Indoor solar’ to power the Internet of Things
Indoor light could someday power smart devices, but not all solar panel technologies have the same level of success, according to research in ACS Applied Energy Materials.
9-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
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Device 'smells' seawater to discover, detect novel molecules
Researchers in ACS Central Science report a proof-of-concept device that “sniffs” seawater, trapping dissolved compounds for analyses. The team showed that the system could easily concentrate molecules that are present in underwater caves and...
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
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A step to prevent opioid overdose deaths with light-activated naloxone treatment
In a proof-of-concept in ACS’ Nano Letters, a team has designed injectable nanoparticles that released naloxone ― which rapidly reverses opioid overdose effects ― when triggered by blue light. In experiments with mice, this system was...
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
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Making gluten-free, sorghum-based beers easier to brew and enjoy
Beer is usually made from barley, leaving those with a gluten allergy unable to enjoy. Sorghum could be an alternative, but complex preparation steps hamper its adoption. A team reporting in ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research has uncovered an...
2-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
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Plastic-eating bacteria turn waste into useful starting materials for other products
Research published in ACS Central Science shows that beads containing engineered E. coli could efficiently transform PET waste into a starting material for nylon, drugs and fragrances.
27-Oct-2023 8:00 AM EDT
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New Ingredients Keep Us Screaming for Ice Cream
Scientists in Wisconsin have discovered an ingredient that prevents the formation of ice crystals that can spoil the smooth, silky texture of ice cream and other frozen foods. The substance, which acts like an antifreeze, is non-toxic and doesn't...
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