New research indicates that nearly a quarter of all e-waste generated by developed countries floods into just seven developing countries.

Learn more about the scientific secrets of money in this ACS Reactions video

Lego to release set of female scientists in response to online recommendation.

Perfecting the low-fat hot dog requires just the right amount of chewiness. To find out the secret ingredient, check out this ACS video

The warm beauty of amber was captivating and mysterious enough to inspire myths in ancient times, and even today, some of its secrets remain locked inside the fossilized tree resin. But for the first time, scientists have now solved at least one of its puzzles that had perplexed them for decades. Their report on a key aspect of the gemstone’s architecture appears in the ACS journal Analytical Chemistry.

The 2014 World Cup final is almost here, and no matter which two teams meet for the title match, there's one thing they'll both need to win: the ball. this ACS video examine the chemistry of the "brazuca"

"Nanoconfined ß-Sheets Mechanically Reinforce the Supra-Biomolecular Network of Robust Squid Sucker Ring Teeth"

Green housing traits such as better ventilation and integrated pest management can dramatically improve residents’ health.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) named 10 semifinalists in its Chemistry Champions contest on June 24. The contest aims to find and train promising science communicators — perhaps even find the Carl Sagan of chemistry.

In 2006, Austin, Texas, became the first city in the country to ban a commonly used pavement sealant over concerns that it was a major source of cancer-causing compounds in the environment. Eight years later, the city’s action seems to have made a big dent in the targeted compounds’ levels — researchers now report that the concentrations have dropped significantly.