Each year, 160 U.S. homes experience Christmas tree fires. They are hot, fast, dangerous — and preventable. In this video, the ACS Reactions team tests different Christmas tree watering conditions, ...

Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become ubiquitous forms of wearable tech, accompanying many people throughout their days (and nights). But they may expose the skin to so-called forever ...

To guard against harmful waterborne pathogens, many consumers, including managers of health-care facilities, install antimicrobial silver-containing showerheads. But in ACS ES&T Water, researchers now ...

Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation but doesn’t cool people off. However, a new formula, described in ACS’ Nano Letters, protects against both ...

The ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (ACS GCI) leads the American Chemical Society's efforts to catalyze the implementation of sustainable approaches to chemistry and engineering across the globe. Join ...

Liquid metals can spontaneously bulge, protrude, branch and slither in response to certain ions in their environment. This happens due to the Marangoni effect, which starts with uneven changes in the ...

To provide funding for a multi-day forum/conference that contributes to the resolution of global sustainability issues. The goal of the Gii program is to foster creative solutions and stimulate ...

ACS Regional Meetings are organized by ACS Local Sections and reflect the diverse professional interests in their geographic regions. These meetings feature excellent technical programs on a variety ...

What Are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? In 2015 the United Nations created a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and ...

Mildred Cohn overcame gender and religious prejudice to leave a profound impact on biochemistry and biophysics. Among the first scientists to apply electron spin and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) ...

This page presents a list of moderators, speakers, and panelists for each session of the 2023 Sustainability Summit: Reimagining Chemistry Education.

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