From light-up shoes to smart watches, wearable electronics are gaining traction among consumers, but these gadgets' versatility is still held back by the stiff, short-lived batteries that are required. These limitations, however, could soon be overcome. 

Using natural soil components to trap pollutants will allow producers to control soil contaminants and reuse draining water while protecting their agricultural crops, according to Mohamed Elsayed, a Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar in the chemistry and biochemistry department.

Check out this ACS video and get to know this common and deadly molecule

Check out this ACS video to learn more about the chemistry of blue jeans

With antibiotic resistance on the rise, scientists are looking for innovative ways to combat bacterial infections.

Oats are often touted for boosting heart health, but scientists warn that the grain and its products might need closer monitoring for potential mold contamination.

In today's world, in which the threat of terrorism looms, there is an urgent need for fast, reliable tools to detect the release of deadly chemical warfare agents (CWAs).

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