Food scientists have long used chemical aromatics, essential oils, and botanical extracts to enhance the flavor of food and beverages to boost sales

Brazzein first attracted attention as a potential sugar substitute years ago

Food authentication helps ensure that our cheese, olive oil, and other foods are the real deal, and that they don't contain unwanted adulterants

This ACS Reactions video takes a look at the chemistry of pools and answers the age old question—is it really okay to pee in the pool?

Microscopic damage eventually leads to failure in polymers and composite materials, but it is difficult to detect without the aid of specialized equipment

How experts are planning to catch cheating athletes

In a pilot study, the researchers found that cotton and polyester fabrics accumulate flame retardants and plasticizers called phthalates from the air in an indoor office environment

In this ACS' Reactions video, find out how to make fish taste and smell less fishy with chemistry

For years scientists have been working on self-repairing films that could be placed onto products to boost their lifetimes

Researchers developed a technique to look for pairs of short DNA sequences from beef, buffalo, and pork in hot dogs

Chemistry plays a huge role on both sides of the performance-enhancing drug battle

Most people are familiar with the flash of fireflies. But perhaps less well known, but just as intriguing, are the displays of click beetles and railroad worms, which are a type of beetle larva

Let’s take a look at how UV rays affect your body, and the sorts of built-in chemical defense systems you're working with to stop any potential damage

Called CubeSats, swarms of these small marvels could potentially take on NASA's riskiest missions, at a lower cost than full-size, multi-instrument satellites

Currently, rubber trees that grow on plantations in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia take years to grow