2013 News Releases
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December
- December 19, 2013
- Press registration opens for 2014 national meeting of world’s largest scientific society
- December 18, 2013
- Dorothy J. Phillips elected to board of world’s largest scientific society
- Diane Grob Schmidt elected 2015 president of world’s largest scientific society
- Tom Barton becomes 2014 president of world’s largest scientific society
- December 17, 2013
- Kathleen M. Schulz re-elected to board of world’s largest scientific society
- American Chemical Society podcast: Detecting radioactive material in nuclear waste water
- December 12, 2013
- Could the ‘methanol economy’ help power the post-fossil fuel era? A new American Chemical Society video
- December 11, 2013
- American Chemical Society & EPA honor winners of the 2013 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
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November
- November 27, 2013
- American Chemical Society podcast: Improving disease monitoring in remote locations
- November 19, 2013
- ‘GUMBOS’ promise new drugs and electronics: American Chemical Society Prized Science video
- November 14, 2013
- Cooking tips from Alton Brown: A new American Chemical Society video
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October
- November 01, 2013
- American Chemical Society extends new open access program designed to assist authors
- October 24, 2013
- Natural dyes from common (and a few uncommon) ingredients: A new video by the American Chemical Society
- October 23, 2013
- ACS Publications announces the large-scale digitization and open availability of data coupled to ACS Legacy Archives Journals
- October 17, 2013
- ACS podcast: An environmentally friendly battery made from wood
- October 15, 2013
- Students, faculty, public invited to ‘ACS on Campus’ Event, October 29-30, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Students, faculty, public invited to ‘ACS on Campus’ event, October 22-23, Arizona State University
- Creating matter that never existed before: American Chemical Society Prized Science video
- October 11, 2013
- American Chemical Society: Federal shutdown undermines US innovation and critical services
- October 10, 2013
- American Chemical Society Implements CrossCheck Plagiarism Screening
- October 09, 2013
- American Chemical Society president comments on award of 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- October 07, 2013
- American Chemical Society president comments on award of 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- October 03, 2013
- American Chemical Society podcast: A one-two punch against cancer
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September
- September 24, 2013
- American Chemical Society video reveals how Breaking Bad keeps its chemistry true to life
- September 18, 2013
- American Chemical Society presents Congress with legislative agenda for science
- American Chemical Society podcast: Duckweed as a cost-competitive raw material for biofuel
- September 12, 2013
- Cilantro, that favorite salsa ingredient, purifies drinking water
- Insights into evolution of life on Earth from one of Saturn’s moons
- Sewage treatment removes widely used home and garden insecticides from wastewater
- September 11, 2013
- Latest research on ingredients that make chocolate, olive oil, tea healthful foods
- Substance that gives grapefruit its flavor and aroma could give insect pests the boot
- T-rays offer potential for earlier diagnosis of melanoma
- Obesity combined with exposure to cigarette smoke may pose new health concerns
- Scientific symposium on the toxicology of alternate fuels
- September 10, 2013
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- The real reason to worry about bees
- American Chemical Society issues guidelines for safer research laboratories
- State e-waste disposal bans have been largely ineffective
- Panda poop microbes could make biofuels of the future — an update
- Progress and challenges for reinventing food packaging for sustainability
- American Chemical Society presidential symposium: Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Edible coatings for ready-to-eat fresh fruits and vegetables
- September 09, 2013
- Scientific symposium today on healthful antioxidants in plant-based foods
- Chemical & Engineering News celebrates its 90th anniversary
- American Chemical Society presidential symposium: Career advancement opportunities
- Artificial lung to remove carbon dioxide — from smokestacks
- 21st century vision toxicity testing and risk assessment for agrochemicals
- New research provides early indications that recycled sewage water is safe for crop irrigation
- Scientific symposium today on green chemistry and the environment
- The new allure of electric cars: Blazing-fast speeds
- Advance in using biopsy samples in understanding environmental causes of cancer
- INDY 500 track continues to foster better technology for everyday driving
- How bedbugs shrug off pesticides and simple measures to deal with it
- Electronic shrink wrap for the heart and other topics at the American Chemical Society meeting
- Toward making people invisible to mosquitoes
- University nonprofit poised to bridge ‘Valley of Death’ and spur drug development
- The chemistry behind the character of bourbon, scotch and rye
- INDY 500 race cars showcase green fuels
- Translating nature’s library yields drug leads for AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease
- Toward treating disease the way artificial limbs replace the function of lost arms and legs
- General in the Solar Army to high school and college students: ‘We are recruiting’
- Chemists develop new approaches to understanding disturbing trends near Earth’s surface
- Alan Alda wins public service award from world’s largest scientific society
- September 08, 2013
- Nobel laureates and their research teams at American Chemical Society meeting
- New ‘Heroes of Chemistry’ developed products that improve health and protect food supply
- Better tests for liver toxicity would mean more medicines — and safer medicines — for patients
- Reverse combustion? Turning carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuel back into fuel
- Explaining why so many cases of cardiac arrest strike in the morning
- Water-purification plant the size of a fast-food ketchup packet saves lives
- New ‘artificial nose’ device can speed diagnosis of sepsis
- Toward understanding the health effects of waterpipe or ‘hookah’ smoking
- New weapons on the way to battle wicked weeds
- Purple sweet potatoes among ‘new naturals’ for food and beverage colors
- First uses of new solar energy technology: Killing germs on medical, dental instruments
- A new approach to early diagnosis of influenza
- Science supporting abundant, nourishing food for a growing civilization
- Henry Ford’s ideas may cut the cost and speed production of medicines
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August
- August 26, 2013
- Jillian M. Buriak, Ph.D., named new Editor-in-Chief of Chemistry of Materials
- What to do if your dog gets ‘skunked’ wins American Chemical Society video contest
- August 20, 2013
- The chemistry behind lobster color and shell disease: New American Chemical Society video
- August 12, 2013
- White House honors American Chemical Society member and Nobel science laureate
- Introducing ACS Photonics, a new journal from the American Chemical Society
- August 05, 2013
- American Chemical Society launches Sustainable Water toolkit
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July
- July 31, 2013
- Electrified sewage: New American Chemical Society video on electricity from wastewater
- July 30, 2013
- Exposition connects scientists with the latest lab innovations
- American Chemical Society podcast: Cotton is an eco-friendly way to clean up oil spills
- July 25, 2013
- American Chemical Society launches 2013 edition of popular Prized Science video series
- July 23, 2013
- Briefing focuses on role of legislature in promoting science education in Tennessee
- Harvesting electricity from the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide
- July 17, 2013
- American Chemical Society to host career fairs Sept. 8-10
- American Chemical Society invites entries in video contest on 'Everyday Chemistry'
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June
- June 20, 2013
- Green eco-leather could revolutionize fashion industry
- American Chemical Society global program tackles safe drinking water in Colombia
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May
- May 30, 2013
- American Chemical Society podcast: Many people still lack access to flush toilets, adequate sanitation
- May 20, 2013
- New American Chemical Society video: Why toothpaste + orange juice = yuk!
- Save the date: American Chemical Society National Meeting, Sept. 8-12, 2013, in Indianapolis
- May 13, 2013
- ‘Orphans’ no more: Renaissance in new drugs for rare diseases
- New American Chemical Society video: Keeping tabs on global air pollution from space
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April
- April 23, 2013
- American Chemical Society podcast: From ancient Egypt — new technologies
- Home of two Nobel laureates, Purdue's Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry building named ACS National Historic Chemical Landmark
- April 22, 2013
- American Chemical Society honors Senator Udall, Congressman Smith and OSTP Director Holdren for Public Service
- April 11, 2013
- A molecular “superglue” based on flesh-eating bacteria
- Cost-saving measure to upgrade ethanol to butanol — a better alternative to gasoline
- Enzymes from horse feces could hold secrets to streamlining biofuel production
- ‘Revealing the scientific secrets of why people can’t stop after eating one potato chip
- ‘Seeing’ the flavor of foods
- April 10, 2013
- GUMBOS technology promises new drugs, electronic devices
- Major symposium on arsenic contamination in food and water supplies
- Overcoming a major barrier to medical and other uses of ‘microrockets’ and ‘micromotors’
- Revealing hidden artwork with airport security full-body-scanner technology
- Safety reflector technology from footwear getting new life in detecting bioterror threats
- Understanding the life of lithium ion batteries in electric vehicles
- April 09, 2013
- A new vision for educating tomorrow’s scientists
- American Chemical Society’s highest honor goes to pioneer of ‘Lego-like’ molecules
- ‘Chemistry of the Bar’ symposium focuses on New Orleans’ Hurricane Cocktail and more
- New evidence that egg white protein may help high blood pressure
- New evidence that natural substances in green coffee beans help control blood sugar levels
- On Yak-a-mein Soup, a.k.a., ‘Old Sober’
- Spring rains bring life to Midwest granaries but foster Gulf of Mexico ‘Dead Zone’
- April 08, 2013
- Gulf of Mexico has greater-than-believed ability to self-cleanse oil spills
- ‘Artificial leaf’ gains the ability to self-heal damage and produce energy from dirty water
- Collaborations between cooks and chemists push the boundaries of taste
- Egyptian wedding certificate key to authenticating controversial Biblical text
- Global leaders of $3.5 trillion enterprise gathering for two days of talks
- Gulf of Mexico has greater-than-believed ability to self-cleanse oil spills
- Natural soil bacteria pump new life into exhausted oil wells
- New approach to testing health, environmental effects of nanoparticles
- New report on the next generation of electronics
- New ‘transient electronics’ disappear when no longer needed
- Polluting plastic particles invade the Great Lakes
- Population boom poses interconnected challenges of energy, food, water
- Seemingly small research funding cuts could hinder progress in nanotechnology
- Special American Chemical Society live broadcasts on cooking, weight loss and more
- Special American Chemical Society live broadcasts on cooking, weight loss and more
- April 07, 2013
- American Chemical Society announces first Presidential Climate Science Challenge Grants
- American Chemical Society Scholars ‘Celebration of Success’ and donors reception
- Communicating the science of the ‘6X°C egg’ — and much more
- Do cells in the blood, heart and lungs smell the food we eat?
- Energy and food are the focus of the American Chemical Society meeting in ‘The Big Easy’
- First tests of old patent medicine remedies from a museum collection
- Lithium-ion battery technology topic of dozens of new scientific reports this week
- Microalgae produce more oil faster for energy, food or products
- Nobel laureates and their research teams at American Chemical Society meeting
- Ready for debut: Fruit-juice-infused chocolate with 50 percent less fat
- Reducing waste of food: A key element in feeding billions more people
- Widely used filtering material adds arsenic to beers
- Engineering algae to make the wonder material nanocellulose for biofuels and more
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March
- March 27, 2013
- American Chemical Society introduces -- the first secure, integrated research management environment serving scientists worldwide
- March 14, 2013
- St. Patrick’s Day Science: New American Chemical Society video on the chemistry of alcohol and hangovers
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February
- February 26, 2013
- New American Chemical Society podcast: A new, super-nutritious puffed rice for breakfast cereals and snacks
- February 25, 2013
- Childhood blood lead levels rise and fall with exposure to airborne dust in urban areas
- February 15, 2013
- Most comprehensive report in 50 years on education of key scientists
- February 14, 2013
- ACS Catalysis Lauded with AAP PROSE Award for Best New Journal in Science, Technology & Medicine
- February 12, 2013
- New American Chemical Society podcast: New twist on using biomass for perfume, cosmetic, personal-care products
- February 08, 2013
- Iowa State, Ames Lab chemist elected 2014 president of world’s largest scientific society
- Marinda Li Wu becomes 2013 President of World’s Largest Scientific Society
- Northeastern University professor elected to board of world’s largest scientific society
- Occidental executive re-elected chair of the Board of the Directors of world’s largest scientific society
- University of Missouri-Columbia chemist elected to board of world’s largest scientific society
- University of Puerto Rico chemist elected to board of world’s largest scientific society
- Upper Montclair, NJ, chemist elected to board of world’s largest scientific society
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January
- January 29, 2013
- New American Chemical Society podcast: Boosting the sensitivity of airport security screening
- January 15, 2013
- New American Chemical Society podcast: Leaves of carob tree fight food-poisoning bacteria
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