One of America’s first female professional chemists and the first woman to be accepted by a scientific school, Ellen H. Swallow Richards is best known for pioneering the field of sanitary engineering.

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 ...

Magnesium supplements are gaining popularity to treat conditions such as insomnia, migraines, and constipation. Most magnesium salts are extracted from rocks by crushing and heating them, which ...

Middle School Chemistry’s Interactive Chemistry Lesson Modules are a set of digital resources designed to complement your in-class, inquiry-based chemistry lessons. Originally developed during the ...

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for our users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to meet the requirements of the European ...

To develop the next generation of engineers and scientists through support of advanced scientific education. The Doctoral New Investigator grants program aims to promote the careers of young faculty ...

The purpose of the ACS High School Chemical Safety Grant is to promote chemical safety excellence in secondary education in one of the following areas: Integrating chemical safety into curriculum (e.g ...

Students will be able to explain that the density of a liquid has to do with how heavy it is for the sample size. Students will also be able to explain that if a liquid is more dense than water, it ...

Hands-on activities, experiments, and videos for elementary and middle school students.

Nomination Period Extended: Due to the impacts of the federal government shutdown on many of our members, we have extended the nomination period for the 2027 National Awards until December 15 at 11.59 ...

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 ...

Sweat and food stains can ruin your favorite clothes. But bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide or dry-cleaning solvents that remove stains aren’t options for all fabrics, especially delicate ...