Chemical News
PFOA in rain worldwide exceeds EPA advisory level
Amounts of PFAS in precipitation called “practically irreversible”
Laser-controlled white blood cells deliver nano-sized cargo
Optical tweezers steer cellular microbots inside a fish’s tail
US FDA seeks to slash animal testing
Advocacy groups push for nonanimal methods to predict the safety of drugs, including cannabinoids
Solar-powered reactor converts CO₂ and water into jet fuel
This solar tower fuel plant could pave the way for more sustainable aviation fuels
Ineos makes major China push through deals with Sinopec
The firm buys into Sinopec’s former joint venture with BP, forms pacts in polyethylene and styrenics
What makes dissolving detergent pods hold together, and are they safe for the environment?
Polyvinyl alcohol provides the pouch for the popular laundry and dishwashing pods
Career Ladder: Michaeleen Doucleff
A degree in chemistry helps this award-winning journalist and author look at science news with a critical eye
Vicinitas Therapeutics launches with $65 million for protein stabilization
The spin-out from UC Berkeley and Novartis saves needed proteins from destruction
Superb semiconductor keeps its cool
Measurements reveal cubic boron arsenide has electrical and thermal properties that are better than silicon’s—but it’s still very difficult to make the material
Amazon River tributary’s rich organic content protects fish from copper
Organic matter binds to metal pollution
Start-up Group1 seeks to commercialize potassium-ion batteries
Battery chemistry is latest to emerge as lithium prices rise
Announcing the 2022 ACS fellows
45 new fellows honored for their contributions to science
Aerosol sensor expert Winnie Chu is passionate about workplace air quality
The inventor is building tools for industries to move to real-time monitoring of airborne particulates, like mining dust and pharmaceutical powders
Ginkgo to acquire synbio competitor Zymergen
Synthetic biology firm will ditch Zymergen’s product-focused approach
ACS names its 2022 Heroes of Chemistry
Chemists are recognized for their contributions to sustainable packaging, dental cements, breast cancer treatments, and formulations that protect against or treat COVID-19
Podcast: For John Goodenough’s 100th birthday, <i>Stereo Chemistry</i> revisits a fan-favorite interview with the renowned scientist
Join us in celebrating the lithium-ion-battery pioneer’s latest milestone
C&EN’s Global Top 50 chemical firms for 2022
The world’s chemical industry has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and is now riding the wave of higher prices