To Silmara Furtado, "Chemistry is Everything" means recognizing that all processes, both around us and within us, are fundamentally based on chemical principles.

This week, we kicked off ACS' 150th Anniversary Year at Pacifichem 2025. We're looking forward to celebrating with our community throughout 2026! Read more about the event here: buff.ly/q9qf9Ct #ACS150

Chemistry can change the world — when we design it to. In our latest video, Dr. Carla Ng shows how chemists can avoid the “lock-in problem” by building sustainability into every decision. Watch: buff.ly/RdXPZom #SustainableChem #GreenChemistry

🌍 In a world built on science, everyone belongs.   At ACS, our strategic plan is more than words—it’s a commitment to improve all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. [1/3]

Chemistry is more than reactions—it’s the key to solving global challenges and shaping a better future. 💡 What does “Chemistry is everything” mean to you? Share your thoughts and join the conversation! buff.ly/7Rjh9le #ACS150

What does Chemistry is Everything mean to you? Here is what Dan had to say. We want to hear from you too. Click the link for a chance to be featured: buff.ly/2SmRdXA #ACS150

The ACS #HeroesofChemistry program honors scientists whose work in various fields of chemistry and chemical engineering has led to the successful innovation and development of commercial products based on chemistry. [1/3]

#GivingTuesday is an international day to spread generosity across the globe. You can join other ACS members in giving back by helping high school students participate in summer research. Click the link to donate: buff.ly/NofQoEd

Chemistry is the spark that turns collaboration into innovation.  What does Chemistry is Everything mean to you? Tell us here for a chance to be featured: buff.ly/KVrxU1Q  #ACS150

This holiday season, we'd like to express our gratitude for our dedicated members and volunteers. Thank you for all that you do for ACS and the chemical enterprise. We couldn't do it without you!

Protecting plants from pests and promoting growth without plastic? Yes, please! Researchers created a biodegradable, citronella oil-infused film that naturally protected strawberry plants without the need for additional pesticides or plastics.🍓 Read more:

Move over, colonoscopies! Newly developed miniature “pills” can sense gastrointestinal bleeding. The tiny microspheres are packed with blood-sensing bacteria and magnetic particles that make it easy to collect the microspheres from stool. [1/2]

This week in the C&EN magazine: Amid a tough funding environment, chemistry start-ups shine + Holiday gift ideas + What makes skunk spray stink? cen.acs.org/magazine/103... #chemsky 🧪

Postmenopausal osteoporosis weakens bones, making them prone to fracture. Tests of a new double-layered estradiol drug delivery system showed that treated mice improved their bone density without uterine side effects. The system and study are detailed in ACS’ Nano Letters. Read more:

The magenta film (right square) is a new type of digital display technology that shares messages and cools the person’s arm underneath. When compared to commercial wrap film with a similar hue (left square), the magenta flexible display cools the arm better. Read more:

Call for Symposium Proposals! Join us at the Atlantic Basin Conference on Chemistry 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Dec 15–18) for: “Chemistry for Global Impact: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation.” Submit your proposal by December 1: abcchem.org #ABCChem2026

Housing for ACS Spring 2026 is NOW OPEN! You don’t have to wait until registration starts on Wednesday, December 10 to secure your room. Book your stay today under the ACS housing block for your favorite hotel before all the rooms are gone: buff.ly/7bWpzOC

Every lab can be a greener lab. 🌱 We’ve reimagined the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry as a modern poster you can hang where sustainable ideas take shape — classrooms, offices, labs, and wherever else you’d like to hang it. [1/6]

From fuels and fertilizers to packaging and pharmaceuticals, chemical engineers drive the processes that shape modern life. [1/2]

The countdown to ACS' 150th anniversary has begun! #ACS150 📆🥳 Join the journey by sharing what "Chemistry is Everything" means to you: acs.org/150

🎉 Chemistry has come a long way—and ACS has been there every step of the way. In 2026, we mark 150 years of advancing science and shaping the future. Here is what Ismaila had to say. Celebrate with us: acs.org/150 #ACS150

Whether you like your food plain, mild or eye-wateringly spicy, its appearance doesn’t usually give away its heat level. Researchers solved the problem the same way many treat a fiery mouth: with milk. Read more about this artificial tongue published in ACS Sensors: buff.ly/UKDPVr1 🌶️🔥

Brains, spiders, (were)wolves, and slimy eyeballs — a collection of creepy research topics that Dr. Frankenstein would appreciate! But unlike the mad scientist’s work, these studies aim to improve human life. Check out four spooky science stories recently published in ACS journals:

ACS congratulates Jani Ingram on receiving the 2025 @sacnas.bsky.social Distinguished Scientist Award! This award recognizes her contributions to research, mentoring, and the scientific community. [1/2]

What's creepy and chemistry? Look back at this gallium-based liquid metal that squirms due to an electron-transfer reaction that changes the surface tension of the alloy.⚡ Researchers are investigating the serpentine locomotion of liquid metals for potential applications in soft electronics. [1/2]

"How ‘Frankenstein’ made me want to be a scientist: The book is more than a tale of horror; it’s a psychological drama about the drive to develop knowledge and be seen." cen.acs.org/people/Chemi... #chemsky 🧪

Menstrual cups may be more sustainable than disposable pads and tampons, but currently these reusable items have some downsides. Two simple additions to an existing menstrual cup could make it easier to use: a silicone oil coating and a plant-based absorbent tablet. Read more:

Nominations for the ACS #HeroesOfChemistry Award are now open through February 1, 2026! The award, one of ACS’s highest honors for industry, celebrates companies that have successfully developed commercialized innovative products. Nominate today: buff.ly/zBeMWvq

Did you know that many reptiles and birds “pee” crystals? 🐍 Instead of flushing nitrogen-rich compounds out with water like in human urine, these animals pack them up into “urates” that they excrete. [1/2]

The fungus among us might be the future of sustainable packaging and a replacement for single-use plastic films. Researchers have grown an edible fungus (turkey tail 🍄) with wood fibers to create a food-safe coating that repels water, grease and oil. Read more:

Time is running out! The ACS awards and fellowships for chemistry educators close in less than a week! Don’t miss your chance to be recognized and supported for your work in advancing green chemistry education. Submit your application before it’s too late! Apply now: buff.ly/qbb5NRK

Happy Mole Day from Meg A. Mole! There are 6.02 x 10²³ atoms, molecules, or ions in a mole. This number, called Avogadro's number, is a fundamental unit of measure in chemistry. #NationalChemistryWeek

Maple-syrup-scented urine? Hallucinations? To mark US #NationalChemistryWeek's "Hidden Life of Spices" theme, the latest edition of Periodic Graphics in @cenmag.bsky.social looks at some of the effects spices can have beyond flavouring our food: cen.acs.org/biological-c... #ChemSky 🧪

Why do some chili 🌶️peppers lack heat, despite containing high levels of spicy compounds? [1/5]

Are you a member of one of the hundreds of student chapters and local sections who are joining us tonight for chemistry trivia, expert presentations on the science of spices, Q&As, and prizes? You provide the global community, we provide the livestream party! [1/2]

Spices come from plants or trees. They can be dried, whole or powdered. You can blend, smell or cook with them to enhance the flavor and aroma of your food. Looking for fun spice activities for elementary through high school students? [1/2]

Why do some chili 🌶️peppers lack heat, despite containing high levels of spicy compounds? [1/5]

Need ideas for #NationalChemistryWeek? Read all about the science of spices and find activities you can do at home! buff.ly/hqgScMg

Happy #NationalChemistryWeek! Join us in exploring the hidden life of spices. What is your favorite spice?🌶️

Iron pills can have unwanted digestive side effects and upset the gut microbiome. For a less lose-lose option, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have created a new supplement that combines prebiotics and probiotics.

A new prototype battery inspired by how our bodies turn sugar into energy? Yes! 🍬➡️⚡ ️Researchers developed an electrochemical flow cell that uses vitamin B2 (riboflavin) to shuttle electrons and taps into glucose’s stored energy. Read more: buff.ly/n1IfShb

Announcing newly elected ACS board members for 2026! Christina Bodurow is ACS President Elect for 2026. Who are the other elected officers and directors? Find out here: www.acs.org/pressroom/ne...

Wetlands trap sediments, absorb excess nutrients, and turn pollutants into less harmful substances. A pilot study in Environmental Science & Technology found that one water-loving wetland plant, the yellow flag iris, gets a boost from a symbiotic fungus to clean up PFAS from water.

ABCChem 2026 is accepting symposium proposals for its meeting in Brazil on December 15–18! The meeting’s theme is “Chemistry for Global Impact: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation.”   Submit by December 1: abcchem.org

Researchers have developed a heat-based method to convert single-use plastic water bottles into materials for energy storage devices like supercapacitors. 🔋The upcycled supercapacitor outperformed a conventional device made with glass fiber, the team reports in ACS’ Energy & Fuels.

If you haven’t heard yet, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are having their moment in the science spotlight, thanks to being the subject of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Here’s one example of a superhydrophobic MOF that scientists were able to synthesize from clothing waste.

Food waste is more than just the starting material for compost. Scientists are finding treasure in our trash. Four recent papers published in ACS journals detail how food waste contains sustainable solutions for farming and new sources of bioactive compounds for pharmaceuticals.

Time is running out, but it’s not too late to submit a symposium proposal for the 30th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference! Now’s your chance to shape the conversation. Submit your proposal by October 14th! Learn more: buff.ly/ycJvIYQ

Want to learn more about the miracle materials that won this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry? Watch this Headline Science video about the development and applications of MOFs! Click the link to watch:

Congratulations to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi, the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Yaghi is also an Executive Editor of JACS. Learn about the winning research and explore noteworthy articles published by the laureates in ACS journals: buff.ly/dkEwNkf