Light-activated crystals that creep like spiders and wriggle like worms American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-19 | Watching light-powered crystal motors wriggle across a microscope stage is a spooky and mesmerizing experience. The researchers, Rabih O. Al-Kaysi and Christopher Bardeen, share what they find fascinating about photomechanical crystals and how they see their tiny machines solving real-world problems in the future. Al-Kaysi presents his latest molecular crystal motors at ACS Spring 2024 in New Orleans on Tuesday, March 19. Watch a Headline Science video on this topic here: youtube.com/watch?v=xLIrsa4BOSMTo read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/molecular-crystal-motors-move-like-microbes-when-exposed-to-light.html Presentation: “Advancing photomechanical crystals: Light-powered continuous motion of molecular crystals”March 19, 2024Presenter: Rabih O. Al-Kaysi, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences and King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs Production team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Sarah MichaudMatthew Radcliff Janali ThompsonLearn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Using AI to peer deeper into the field of chemistry American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-08-18 | Watch Hunter Sturm and Rebecca Davis discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing chemistry. Their work at the University of Manitoba specifically looks at how AI can help speed up the development of new antibiotics. “Using explainable artificial intelligence to explore the relationship between structure and activity” Presented at ACS Fall 2024 on Aug. 18, 2024 Presenter: Hunter Sturm Principal investigator: Rebecca Davis, Ph.D. Using AI to peer deeper into the field of chemistry To read an ACS press release about this research, go toacs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/august/peering-into-the-mind-of-artificial-intelligence-to-make-better-antibiotics.htmlCredits: Written by Emily SchneiderProduced by Sarah Michaud and Emily Abbott Edited by Janali John Thompson Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Emily Schneider contributed research for this video. Additional video from Storyblocks Music: “Glass” by Claudio Laucci from Artlist Learn about other research from ACS Fall 2024: youtube.com/@ACSMeetingNews Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Flexible electronic polymers for smart devices American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-20 | Postdoctoral researcher Di Wu talks about a polymer material he is helping to develop that is flexible and becomes tougher, depending on how the body moves. This material could be used in body sensors and smartwatches in the future to make them more flexible, lighter and cheaper than current options. Di Wu from the University of California, Merced, will present his research at ACS Spring 2024 on March 20. To read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/hitting-this-stretchy-electronic-material-makes-it-tougher.html"Effect of additives on deformation rate-adaptive conducting polymers” March 20, 2024 Presenter: Di Wu, Ph.D. Principal investigator: Yue (Jessica) Wang, Ph.D. Production team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Hadley Marcek, Ph.D. Matthew Radcliff Janali Thompson Learn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Why freezing water is more complicated than you might think American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-20 | Freezing water might seem simple, but not to Yuqing Qiu and Valeria Molinero. By exploring the relationship between surface chemistry and geometry, the process of creating ice or snow could be made more energy efficient, helping create clouds or add snow to mountains. Yuqing will present the research on Wednesday, March 20 at ACS Spring 2024 in New Orleans.To read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/new-model-clarifies-why-water-freezes-at-a-range-of-temperatures.html“The most potent snow makers” Presenter: Yuqing Qiu, Ph.D., University of ChicagoPrincipal investigator: Valeria Molinero, Ph.D., University of UtahProduction Team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Matthew Radcliff Emily Schneider Janali Thompson Learn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Tasty crawfish can teach us about pollutant uptake by animal life American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-20 | Undergraduates Andrew Doubert and Javian Ervin talk about what they learned by studying crawfish exposure to lithium ions. Their results encourage people to think about where their food comes from and will hopefully influence people to properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries. The research was led by Joseph Kazery at Mississippi College. These studies will be presented at ACS Spring 2024 on March 20. Watch a Headline Science video on this topic here: youtube.com/watch?v=F52Ho-Ni1O0To read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/crawfish-could-transfer-ionic-lithium-from-their-environment-into-food-chain.html “Adsorption of lithium in the various organs of crayfish in a laboratory environment” Presenter: Andrew Doubert “Comparison of methods for determining stress in a crayfish model and environmental application” Presenter: Javian Ervin Production team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Hadley Marcek, Ph.D. Matthew Radcliff Janali Thompson Learn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
How tiny, non-metallic quantum dots could help achieve a sustainable society American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-20 | Quantum dots might have won a Nobel Prize in 2023, but Md Palashuddin Sk and colleagues are now exploring how their non-metallic counterparts could help clean up contaminants and make for a more sustainable society with quantum magic. He’s presenting the research at ACS Spring 2024 in New Orleans on Wednesday, March 20. To read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/cleaning-up-environmental-contaminants-with-quantum-dot-technology.html“Non-metallic luminescent quantum dots for potential environmental remediation applications” Presenter and Principal Investigator: Md Palashuddin Sk, Ph.D., Aligarh Muslim UniversityProduction team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Matthew Radcliff Emily Schneider Janali Thompson Learn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Giving consumers new, sustainable choices for sanitary products … made from food waste! American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-19 | Antonio Capezza talks about the environmental impacts of traditional, disposable menstrual pads, diapers and incontinence products. He also discusses how sanitary products created from the polymer materials his team is researching have the potential to be circular in design: From the production of absorbent materials using waste from the food industry, to the disposal of the used products, which can biodegrade into materials nature can use again and again. The work is being presented at ACS Spring 2024, a meeting of the American Chemical Society. To read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/is-food-waste-the-key-to-sustainable-plastic-free-diapers-and-sanitary-pads.html “Protein blends enable the production of multipurpose and eco-friendly porous structures in disposable sanitary items” March 19, 2024 Presenter: Antonio Capezza, Ph.D., KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyProduction team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Matthew Radcliff Sophie Rovner Janali Thompson Learn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
How a simple pill can mimic the effects of exercise American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-18 | Bahaa Elgendy understands that some people might be too busy, or lazy, to exercise. So, his team is looking to mimic the benefits of exercise through a pill instead. The new therapeutics could also help people facing muscle loss due to disease or aging. He’s presenting the work on Monday, March 18, at ACS Spring 2024 in New Orleans. “Exercise in a pill: Design and synthesis of novel ERR agonists as exercise mimetics” Presenter and Principal investigator: Bahaa Elgendy, Ph.D., Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisTo read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/mimicking-exercise-with-a-pill.htmlProduction team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Matthew Radcliff Emily Schneider Janali Thompson Learn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Ta da – new decking material that’s part of the solution to climate change American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-18 | Watch David Heldebrant describe a new composite decking material that could help store carbon dioxide. He wants his research at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to be a part of the solution to climate change. To read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/new-composite-decking-could-reduce-global-warming-effects-of-building-materials.html“Towards carbon-dioxide negative building composites” March 18, 2024 Presenter: David Heldebrant Production Team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Hadley Marcek, Ph.D. Matthew Radcliff Janali Thompson Learn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
The benefits of making mucus in a lab American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-18 | Jessica Kramer, a snot researcher, talks about how synthetic mucus can help researchers learn about cancer cells. She is presenting this research at ACS Spring 2024 in New Orleans on Monday, March 18. Who knew sticky, slimy snot could be so interesting? Watch a Headline Science video on this topic here: youtube.com/watch?v=VM_Jk4G_jEcTo read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/artificial-mucus-identifies-link-to-tumor-formation.htmlPresentation: “Synthetic mucins: From new chemical routes to engineered cells” Presenter: Jessica Kramer, Ph.D., University of Utah Production team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Matthew Radcliff Janali Thompson Learn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
What good is animal hair, anyway? American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-17 | Undergraduate researcher Taylor Millett talks about her journey of learning about animal hair and how it changes its structure when exposed to different weather conditions. The cool part: This research could lead to creating better insulation for homes. The work is being presented at ACS Spring 2024, a meeting of the American Chemical Society. To read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/animal-hair-structure-changes-from-summer-to-winter-to-fend-off-freezing-weather.html“Hollow hair and how its structure helps big game animals thermoregulate” March 17, 2024 Presenter: Taylor Millet Principal investigator: Wendy Schatzberg, Ph.D., Utah Tech UniversityProduction team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Matthew Radcliff Sophie Rovner Janali Thompson Learn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
And thanks to science, we bring you edible ants American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-17 | Insects have tasty flavor profiles and can add flair to a dish. Some ant species can contribute flavors such as coconut and vinegar. Should chefs embrace this different source of spices and flavors? Find out what researchers Changqi Liu and Selene Alvarado have to say in this video and at ACS Spring 2024 on March 17. Watch a Headline Science video on this topic here: youtube.com/shorts/5G5KvHOm06QTo read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/the-many-flavors-of-edible-ants.html“Exploring flavors of edible ants: A path to sustainable gastronomy and consumer acceptance” Presenter: Selene Alvarado Martinez Principal investigator: Changqi Liu, Ph.D., San Diego State University Production team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Matthew Radcliff Allison Tau Janali Thompson Learn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Kombucha is a funky brew AND a dynamic biological system American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2024-03-17 | Chemists Jeb Kegerreis and John Richardson explain why kombucha — a fermented tea known for its health benefits and tangy kick — is a fascinating research topic. The principal investigators’ undergraduate students Kortnie Chamberlain and Ian Loscher present their findings on optimized kombucha brewing at ACS Spring 2024 in New Orleans on Sunday, March 17. Could silicone bags and glucose replace glass jars and table sugar for tastier, non-alcoholic brews? Watch a Headline Science video on this topic here: youtube.com/shorts/_iX75mtnBLITo read an ACS press release about this research, go to acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/march/better-kombucha-brewing-through-chemistry.htmlPresentation: “A comprehensive comparison of the dynamics of kombucha fermentation in a silicone bag and a glass jar”March 17, 2024Presenter: Kortnie Chamberlain, Shippensburg UniversityPresentation: “Investigating the impact of sugar source variation on kombucha fermentation”March 17, 2024Presenter: Ian Loscher, Shippensburg UniversityPrincipal investigators: Jeb Kegerreis, Ph.D., and John Richardson, Ph.D., Shippensburg UniversityProduction team: Emily Abbott Elise Kim Sarah MichaudMatthew Radcliff Janali ThompsonLearn about other research from ACS Spring 2024: acs.org/pressroom/news-room/meeting-releases-spring-2024.html Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Clever coating turns lampshades into indoor air purifiers American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-16 | Indoor air pollution may have met its match. Today, scientists will report that they have designed catalyst-coated lampshades that transform indoor air pollutants into harmless compounds. The lampshades work with halogen and incandescent light bulbs, and the team is extending the technology so it will also be compatible with LEDs.Hyoung-il Kim, Ph.D. Yonsei UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
What makes those pandemic-era sourdoughs so deliciously, uniquely, sour? American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-16 | A few years ago, amid lockdown boredom, it seemed like everyone was perfecting their sourdoughs. A simple, fermented mixture of flour and water, the bread is powered by microbes that provide its one-of-a-kind tangy flavor. For over a hundred years, sourdough bread has been synonymous with San Francisco, where today, scientists will report that they’ve identified and quantified 21 key chemical compounds that make this bread taste and smell so unique. They’ve also compared the levels of the compounds in different breads.Laura Sophie EckrichTechnical University of MunichThomas Hofmann, Ph.D.Technical University of MunichPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Sugars affect brain ‘plasticity,’ helping with learning, memory, recovery American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-16 | Can you recognize someone you haven’t seen in years, but forget what you had for breakfast yesterday? Our brains constantly rearrange their circuitry to remember familiar faces or learn new skills, but the molecular basis of this process isn’t well understood. Today, scientists report that sulfate groups on complex sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) affect “plasticity” in the brains of mice. Determining how GAGs function could help us understand how memory and learning work in humans, and provide ways to repair neural connectivity after injuries.Linda Hsieh-Wilson, Ph.D. California Institute of TechnologyPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Cleaning water with ‘smart rust’ and magnets American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-16 | Pouring flecks of rust into water usually makes it dirtier. But researchers have developed special iron oxide nanoparticles they call “smart rust” that actually makes it cleaner. Smart rust can attract many substances, including oil, nano- and microplastics, as well as the herbicide glyphosate, depending on the particles’ coating. And because the nanoparticles are magnetic, they can easily be removed from water with a magnet along with the pollutants. Now, the team is reporting that they’ve tweaked the particles to trap estrogen hormones that are potentially harmful to aquatic life. A video on the research is available at acs.org/SmartRust. Marcus Halik, Ph.D.Friedrich-Alexander-UniversitätErlangen-NürnbergLukas Müller Friedrich-Alexander-UniversitätErlangen-NürnbergPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Tubing and swimming change the chemistry and microbiome of streams American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-16 | With Labor Day approaching, many people are preparing to go tubing and swimming at local streams and rivers. These delightful summertime activities seem innocuous, but do they have an impact on these waterways? Today, scientists report preliminary results from the first holistic study of this question, which shows that recreation can alter the chemical and microbial fingerprint of streams, but the environmental and health ramifications are not yet known.Carsten Prasse, Ph.D.Johns Hopkins UniversityJames Ranville, Ph.D. Johns Hopkins UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Microgreens and mature veggies differ in nutrients, but both might limit weight gain American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-15 | Young vegetables known as microgreens are reputed to be particularly good for health. Now, researchers are trying to find out if microgreens — which can easily be grown at home — are the superfood they’re claimed to be, and how they compare to mature veggies. Results to date show their nutritional profiles differ, as do their effects on gut bacteria. Yet, tests in mice suggest that both microgreen and mature vegetables can limit weight gain.Thomas T. Y. Wang, Ph.D.U.S. Department of AgriculturePlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Treating back-to-school ear infections without antibiotic resistance American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-15 | “Back-to-school” season means buying pens and paper, figuring out the new bus route, and … earaches. Doctors typically treat these infections with antibiotics, but children don’t always complete the full course, accelerating resistance to these medications. Today, researchers report developing a single-use nanoscale system that’s unlikely to generate resistance. Using a compound similar to bleach in test animals, they show it can kill off one type of bacterium that causes ear infections, and it could someday be easily applied as a gel. A video on the research is available at acs.org/Earaches.Rong Yang, Ph.D.Cornell UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Detecting risk of metastatic prostate cancer in Black men American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-15 | To explore why prostate cancer disproportionately sickens and kills Black men, researchers are looking to another disorder, diabetes, which alters metabolism. They used this approach in a preliminary clinical trial and today report the identification of four metabolism-related biomarkers linked to an increased risk of metastatic prostate cancer in men of West African heritage. This discovery could lead to improved testing and treatments for these patients.Sarah Shuck, Ph.D.City of HopePlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Discarded aloe peels could be a sustainable, natural insecticide American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-15 | Aloe barbadensis, commonly known as aloe vera, has been used for thousands of years to treat skin ailments, promote digestive health and heal wounds. But while aloe vera gel is in high demand, the peels are thrown away as agricultural waste. Today, scientists report that these peels, or rinds, can ward off bugs, acting as a natural insecticide. They have identified several bioactive compounds in extracts from the peels that deter insects from feasting on crops. A video on the research is available at acs.org/AloePeel.Debasish Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D. The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
3D-printed vegan seafood could someday be what’s for dinner American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-14 | In the refrigerated grocery store aisle, meat alternatives greatly outnumber plant-based seafoods. But more mock seafood options are needed because of unsustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, which can deplete the supply and harm the environment. Today, researchers present a new approach for creating desirable vegan seafood mimics that taste good, while maintaining the healthful profile of real fish. They 3D-printed an ink made from microalgae protein and mung bean protein, and their proof-of-concept calamari rings can even be air-fried for a quick, tasty snack. A video on the research is available at acs.org/SeafoodMimics.Dejian Huang, Ph.D.National University of SingaporePoornima VijayanNational University of SingaporePlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Transforming flies into degradable plastics American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-14 | Imagine using insects as a source of chemicals to make plastics that can biodegrade later — with the help of that very same type of bug. That concept is closer to reality than you might expect. Today, researchers will describe their progress to date, including isolation and purification of insect-derived chemicals and their conversion into functional bioplastics.Karen Wooley, Ph.D.Texas A&M University Cassidy TibbettsTexas A&M UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 14-17 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Indicator of PFAS found in some — but not all — period products American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-08-10 | Period products come in a variety of styles — liners, pads, tampons, cups and underwear — to help people feel comfortable during a menstrual bleed. But their labels don’t usually list the ingredients, so consumers don’t know what’s in their product of choice. Now, researchers have analyzed over 100 period products for fluorinated compounds, an indicator of potentially harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Their results show that while PFAS are absent from many products, they might be accidentally or intentionally added to others.Graham Peaslee, Ph.D.University of Notre DamePlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2023 Meeting which will be posted on August 13-16 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2023releases You might also like: ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom Produced by the American Chemical Society, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences.Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
2023 ACS Fall Media Briefings American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-07-10 | Welcome to ACS Fall 2023, Harnessing the Power of Data! The American Chemical Society (ACS) will be posting media briefings here throughout the meeting, starting on Monday, August 14th. Please check daily to view new videos on the latest chemistry being presented at the meeting.For press releases on these topics, please visit: acs.org/acsfall2023releasesProduced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Fermented coffee’s fruity aromas demystified American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-29 | Specialty coffees are gaining traction in coffeehouses around the world — and now a fermented version could bring a fruity taste to your morning cup of joe. This new kind of beverage has a raspberry-like taste and aroma, but what causes these sensations has been a mystery. Today, scientists report six compounds that contribute to the fermented coffee experience. The work could help increase production of the drink and make it more readily available for everyone to enjoy.Samo Smrke, Ph.D.Zurich University of Applied SciencesChahan Yeretzian, Ph.D.Zurich University of Applied SciencesPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Obesity treatment could offer dramatic weight loss without surgery or nausea American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-29 | Imagine getting the benefits of gastric bypass surgery without going under the knife — a new class of compounds could do just that. In lab animals, these potential treatments reduce weight dramatically and lower blood glucose. The injectable compounds also avoid the side effects of nausea and vomiting that are common with current weight-loss and diabetes drugs. Now, scientists report that the new treatment not only reduces eating but also boosts calorie burn.Robert Doyle, Ph.D.Syracuse UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Highlights from ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-29 | ACS Spring 2023 featured nearly 10,000 presentations on new discoveries in science. Here is a highlights reel of some of the media briefings that ACS recorded showcasing the wide range of science topics presented at the meeting. Please check out all of the media briefings at http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefings. The press releases that accompany the media briefings can be found at http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases.Please check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Pulsing ultrasound waves could someday remove microplastics from waterways American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-28 | Colorful particles of plastic drift along under the surface of most waterways, from headwater streams to the Arctic Ocean. These barely visible microplastics — less than 5 mm wide — are potentially harmful to aquatic animals and plants, as well as humans. So, researchers are devising ways to remove them and to stop them at their source. Today, a team reports a two-stage device made with steel tubes and pulsing sound waves that removes most of the plastic particles from real water samples.Menake Piyasena, Ph.D.New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Modern origami method creates glass shapes by folding American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-28 | The ancient art of origami is well known for transforming sheets of paper and other foldable materials into complex 3D shapes. But now, chemical engineers have extended the centuries-old practice to produce intricate shapes made of glass or other hard materials. Their thoroughly modern method, which can be combined with 3D printing, could have applications ranging from sculpture to catalysis and beyond.Tao Xie, Ph.D.Zhejiang UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Marijuana-derived compounds could reverse opioid overdoses American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-28 | There’s been a recent push in the U.S. to make naloxone — a fast-acting opioid antidote — available without a prescription. This medication has saved lives, but it’s less effective against powerful synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. In an interesting twist, researchers are now looking to cannabidiol (CBD), a component of marijuana, as a possible alternative to the popular antidote. Today, a team reports compounds based on CBD that reduce fentanyl binding and boost the effects of naloxone.Michael VanNieuwenhze, Ph.D.Indiana UniversityAlex Straiker, Ph.D.Indiana UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Human cells help researchers understand squid camouflage American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-27 | Squids and octopuses are masters of camouflage, blending into their environment to evade predators or surprise prey. Some aspects of how these cephalopods become reversibly transparent are still “unclear,” largely because researchers can’t culture cephalopod skin cells in the lab. Today, however, researchers report that they have replicated the tunable transparency of some squid skin cells in mammalian cells, which can be cultured. The work could not only shed light on basic squid biology, but also lead to better ways to image many cell types.Alon Gorodetsky, Ph.D.University of California, IrvinePlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
A puff of air could deliver your next vaccine (video) American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-27 | Nobody likes needles, but they’re necessary for delivering many vaccines and biologics into the body. But what if those could be puffed through the skin instead, with just a little pressure, like being hit in the arm with a foam toy? Today, scientists report steps toward making that a reality. Using powdered vaccines that don’t require refrigeration and a system driven by compressed gas, their “MOF-Jet” could easily deliver therapeutics against cancer and other diseases in a relatively painless way. A video on the research is available at http://www.acs.org/mofjet.Jeremiah Gassensmith, Ph.D.The University of Texas at DallasYalini WijesundaraThe University of Texas at DallasPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Two meteorites are providing a detailed look into outer space American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-27 | If you’ve ever seen a shooting star, you might have actually seen a meteor on its way to Earth. Those that land here are called meteorites and can be used to peek back in time, into the far corners of outer space or at the earliest building blocks of life. Today, scientists report some of the most detailed analyses yet of the organic material of two meteorites. They’ve identified tens of thousands of molecular “puzzle pieces,” including a larger amount of oxygen atoms than they had expected. Alan Marshall, Ph.D. and Joseph Frye-JonesFlorida State UniversityNational High Magnetic Field LaboratoryPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Colorful films could help buildings, cars keep their cool American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-27 | The cold blast of an air conditioner can be a welcome relief as temperatures soar, but “A/C” units require large amounts of energy and can leak potent greenhouse gases. Today, scientists report an eco-friendly alternative — a plant-based film that gets cooler when exposed to sunlight and comes in a variety of textures and bright, iridescent colors. The material could someday keep buildings, cars and other structures cool without requiring external power.Sylvia Vignolini, Ph.D.University of CambridgeQingchen Shen, Ph.D.University of CambridgePlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
What do the elements sound like? Media Briefing American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-27 | In chemistry, we have He, Fe and Ca — but what about do, re and mi? Hauntingly beautiful melodies aren’t the first things that come to mind when looking at the periodic table of the elements. However, using a technique called data sonification, a recent college graduate has converted the visible light given off by the elements into audio, creating unique, complex sounds for each one. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org. A video on the research is available at http://www.acs.org/elementmusic.Featuring W. Walker Smith, Indiana UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Spring 2023 Meeting at: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2023releases You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety bit.ly/Join_ACS.
New ways to measure curls and kinks could make it easier to care for natural hair American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-03-27 | Black women and others with curly or kinky hair encounter a vast and confusing array of haircare options. Advice on the best products to use for a certain type of hair is often contradictory, and the results can be highly variable. Now, scientists are bringing order to this chaos by identifying properties such as the number of curls or coils in a given length of hair that could eventually help users pick the perfect product and achieve consistent results.Michelle Gaines, Ph.D.Spelman CollegePlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
ACS Spring 2023 Media Briefings American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2023-02-20 | Welcome to ACS Spring 2023, Crossroads of Chemistry! The American Chemical Society (ACS) will be posting media briefings here throughout the meeting, starting on Monday, March 27th. Please check daily to view new videos on the latest chemistry being presented at the meeting.For press releases on these topics, please visit: acs.org/acsspring2023releases.
Highlights from ACS Fall 2022 Media Briefings American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-24 | ACS Fall 2022 featured nearly 11,000 presentations on new discoveries in science. Here is a highlights reel of some of the media briefings that ACS recorded showcasing the wide range of science topics presented at the meeting. Please check out all of the media briefings at http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefings. The press releases that accompany the media briefings can be found at acs.org/acsfall2022releases.Please check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! facebook.com/AmericanChemicalSocietyTwitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
The chemical secrets behind vanilla’s allure American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-24 | From ice cream to lattes, vanilla is one of the most popular spices in the world. It’s also one of the most labor-intensive to produce, and shortcuts lead to a less tasty product. Today, scientists report a profile of 20 key chemicals found in vanilla bean extracts, including several previously unknown ones, that together create vanilla’s complex and enjoyable flavor. The work could help manufacturers and farmers develop better-tasting vanilla and improve quick-curing methods. Diana Paola Forero-Arcila, Ph.D.The Ohio State UniversityDevin Peterson, Ph.D.The Ohio State UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChem... Twitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Cooking up mealworms into a tasty, healthful, ‘meat-like’ seasoning American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-24 | Beetle larvae, such as mealworms, are often considered to be creepy, crawly nuisances. But these insects are edible and could be a healthful alternative to traditional meat protein sources. Today, researchers report that they’ve cooked up mealworms with sugar, creating a “meat-like” flavoring. It could someday be used in convenience foods as a tasty source of extra protein.In Hee Cho, Ph.D.Wonkwang UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChem... Twitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Exposing what’s in tattoo ink American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-24 | From life-like faces to elaborate nature scenes, tattoos are a true art form. Although people have decorated their bodies for millennia for ceremonial and religious reasons, many people today adorn themselves with these images as a form of self-expression. But the inks used for tattoos are unregulated in the U.S., resulting in products whose components are largely a mystery. Now, researchers have analyzed almost 100 inks and report that even when these products include an ingredient label, the lists often aren’t accurate. The team also detected small particles that could be harmful to cells.John Swierk, Ph.D. Binghamton University (State University of New York)Please check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChem... Twitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Detecting nanoplastics in the air American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-23 | Large pieces of plastic can break down into nanosized particles that often find their way into the soil and water. Perhaps less well known is that they can also float in the air. It’s unclear how nanoplastics impact human health, but animal studies suggest they’re potentially harmful. As a step toward better understanding the prevalence of airborne nanoplastics, researchers have developed a sensor that detects these particles and determines the types, amounts and sizes of the plastics using colorful carbon dot films. Raz Jelinek, Ph.D.Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Please check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChem... Twitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Your next wooden chair could arrive flat, then dry into a 3D shape (video) American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-23 | Wooden objects are usually made by sawing, carving, bending or pressing. That’s so old school! Today, scientists will describe how flat wooden shapes extruded by a 3D printer can be programmed to self-morph into complex 3D shapes. In the future, this technique could be used to make furniture or other wooden products that could be shipped flat to a destination and then dried to form the desired final shape. A video on the research is available at www.acs.org/printingwood.Eran Sharon, Ph.D.The Hebrew University of JerusalemDoron KamThe Hebrew University of JerusalemPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChem... Twitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Wind turbine blades could someday be recycled into sweet treats American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-23 | Wind power is an increasingly popular form of renewable energy. However, when it’s time to replace the huge turbine blades that convert wind into electricity, disposal is a problem. Now, scientists report a new composite resin suitable for making these behemoths that could later be recycled into new turbine blades or a variety of other products, including countertops, car taillights, diapers and even gummy bears.John Dorgan, Ph.D.Michigan State UniversityPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChem... Twitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Tracking air pollution disparities — daily — from space (video) American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-22 | Studies have shown that pollution, whether from factories or traffic-snarled roads, disproportionately affects communities where economically disadvantaged people and Hispanic, Black and Asian people live. As technology has improved, scientists have begun documenting these disparities in detail, but information on daily variations has been lacking. Today, scientists report preliminary work calculating how inequities in exposure fluctuate from day to day across 11 major U.S. cities. In addition, they show that in some places, climate change could exacerbate these differences. A video on the research is available at www.acs.org/air-disparity.Sally Pusede, Ph.D. University of VirginiaPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChem... Twitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Super-fast electric car charging, with a tailor-made touch American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-22 | Despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles, many consumers still hesitate to make the switch. One reason is that it takes so much longer to power up an electric car than it does to gas up a conventional one. But speeding up the charging process can damage the battery and reduce its lifespan. Now, scientists report that they’ve designed superfast charging methods tailored to power different types of electric vehicle batteries in 10 minutes or less without harm.Eric Dufek, Ph.D. Idaho National LaboratoryPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChem... Twitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Lupus pill shows promise in mice; clinical trial underway American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-22 | Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks organs and can be fatal. There’s no cure, so current treatments aim to limit damage and ameliorate symptoms. Some of these therapies have to be injected, some have serious side effects, and many aren’t very effective. But today, scientists report they have begun phase 2 clinical trials with a pill containing a compound that, in mice, not only prevents lupus-like symptoms, but also reverses signs of organ damage caused by the disease and prevents death.Alaric Dyckman, Ph.D. Bristol Myers SquibbPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChem... Twitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
Food allergies can be reversed in mice by targeting the microbiome American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom 2022-08-22 | Although many people with dietary allergies experience mild symptoms when exposed to triggering foods, some face potentially fatal consequences. A bacterial compound called butyrate that’s made by healthy microbiomes has shown promise against allergic reactions in lab tests, but it’s nasty to take orally. Today, scientists describe a more palatable way to deliver this compound and report that their “polymeric micelles” are effective against peanut allergies in mice. The treatment could someday counteract many types of food allergies and inflammatory diseases.Jeffrey Hubbell, Ph.D. University of ChicagoShijie Cao, Ph.D.University of ChicagoPlease check out more research from the ACS Fall 2022 Meeting which will be posted on August 22-24 at: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022briefingsFor press releases on these topics, please visit: http://www.acs.org/acsfall2022releases . You might also like: ACS Spring 2022 Media Briefings: http://www.acs.org/acsspring2022briefingsConnect with us on: Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChem... Twitter! twitter.com/ACSpressroom ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the American Chemical Society! bit.ly/Join_ACS. Journalists can ask questions by emailing newsroom@acs.org.
