They’re in just about every box you get in the mail…and they almost immediately get thrown in the trash. Now one group of scientists wants to turn those packing peanuts…into power

Scientists have developed a new, simple way to cook rice that could cut the number of calories absorbed by the body by more than half, potentially reducing obesity rates, which is especially important in countries where the food is a staple.

For the first time since Colorado legalized marijuana, scientists are getting an in-depth look at what’s in today’s weed…and some of the results, are surprising

Popular beverage could have an application in the medical imaging world.

Plastic products advertised as biodegradable have recently emerged, but they sound almost too good to be true.

If you are celebrating St. Patrick's Day by raising a pint or two, this ACS video may provide some valuable insights

This ACS video explains the science behind astronomical aromas and celestial body odors

Trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from power plants and various industries could play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the future. But current materials that can collect CO2—from smokestacks, for example—have low capacities or require very high temperatures to work.

Some breweries have taken to resurrecting the flavors of ages past. Adventurous beer makers are extrapolating recipes from clues that archeologists have uncovered from old and even ancient brews found at historical sites.

Learn the science and history behind nutrition labels in the ACS ChemMatters video