Criminals with a penchant for dyeing their hair could soon pay for their vanity.

Is there such a thing as love at first smell? This ACS video has some insights on the chemistry of romance

ACS goes to Hollywood to explain the chemistry behind those big budget explosions

Producing the savory, juicy steaks and pork chops that many people crave requires a lot of animals raised on huge, unsustainable amounts of plant protein. But what would happen if, instead of giving so much of it to animals as feed, we ate the plant protein ourselves?

With a low price tag and mild flavor, tilapia has become a staple dinnertime fish for many Americans. Now it could have another use: helping to heal our wounds.

Many people imagine robots today as clunky, metal versions of humans, but scientists are forging new territory in the field of 'soft robotics.' One of the latest advances is a flexible, microscopic hand-like gripper. The development could help doctors perform remotely guided surgical procedures or perform biopsies.

As many places in the U.S. and Europe increasingly turn to biomass rather than fossil fuels for power and heat, scientists are focusing on what this trend might mean for air quality — and people's health.

Researchers designed a new kind of lens that can switch within seconds from clear to darkly shaded and back again

The health-promoting perks of wine have attracted the spotlight recently, leaving beer in the shadows. But scientists are discovering new ways in which the latter could be a more healthful beverage than once thought.

Smart keyboards could help boost cybersecurity

New research from the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry may help millions stick to a common resolution: quitting smoking

If you are looking for clever ways to survive the cold, check out this new ACS video

With Republicans now at the helm, Congress is gearing up to pursue a legislative agenda with potentially profound implications for science and how it informs policies on the environment, energy, health and agriculture.

Learn more about cold weather chemistry with this ACS video

Scientists are studying a substance in Korean mistletoe as a possible candidate for treating obesity-related liver disease.