Supreme Court Overturns ‘Right v. Wrong’ https://theonion.com/supreme-court-overturns-right-v-wrong-1819573211/

Australia just completed a 4,000-kilometer renewable energy transmission line — the longest clean energy highway ever built — connecting massive outback solar and wind farms directly to coastal cities that need power most.

Spring is here in the northern hemisphere! Here's a graphic from the #PeriodicGraphic archives in @cenmag.bsky.social looking at the pigments that give daffodils their golden glow: cen.acs.org/articles/93/... #PeriodicGraphic#ChemSky 🧪

Disabled chemists face avoidable barriers in labs, turning routine tasks into major challenges #DisabledInSTEM The @rsc.org Disability-Inclusive Laboratories Report shares experiences of disabled scientists & practical ways to make labs more accessible & inclusive #InclusiveLabsRSC 🔗 rsc.li/4saDTrC

The FDA has asked Raw Farm to recall the cheddar cheese linked to the outbreak and "it has declined." But E.coli 0157 H7 is a very pathogenic bacteria. So buyer be aware and beware here. 1/3

On #InternationalWomensDay, here's another edition of Women in Chemistry History. This edition features women whose achievements in chemistry include the creation of synthetic emeralds, the impact of diet on intelligence and health, and more: www.compoundchem.com/2026/03/08/i... #ChemSky 🧪

There are also seven previous editions of this series available here, along with graphics on contemporary women in chemistry: www.compoundchem.com/category/wom... #InternationalWomensDay

Learn more about how ACS advocates for scientists in Washington, DC and how you can advocate for your science wherever you are. [1/6]

The Stanley C. Israel Regional Award consists of a grant to support activities that advance inclusion and belonging and travel reimbursement to cover the recipient’s travel expenses to the ACS regional meeting where the award will be presented. Nominations close March 1: buff.ly/hLLFsNm

Frog toxins are in the news with the evidence that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was posioned with epibatidine. Here's more on frog toxins and how poisonous frogs avoid poisoning themselves: www.compoundchem.com/2017/09/26/p... #ChemSky 🧪

Rep. Delia Ramirez to DHS officials: "I have as much respect for you as I do for the last white men who put on masks to terrorize communities of color. I have no respect for the inheritors of the Klanhood and the slave patrol. Those activities were criminal and so are yours."

The Catalyst Scholarship offers $10,000 to 200 undergraduates pursuing chemistry or STEM fields.  Designed for students with financial need, this program helps you stay on track toward your degree—and there are opportunities for renewal! [1/2]

Undergraduates: are you curious about a research career? Try out the skills involved in a scientific workplace with a placement over the summer – and earn a salary while doing it. Applications for our Undergraduate Research Bursary are open now: rsc.li/undergraduate-bursaries #ChemSky

They kidnapped the head of a Latin American country, replaced him with an insecure white racist who has spent his entire life arguing that Latinos are subhuman, and made clear that their primary aim is to plunder the country for its resources. If it isn't yet clear, yes, we're the fucking baddies.

There’s no better time of year to sit back and admire the Maillard reaction

Pole Vault Pole xkcd.com/3183/

🥂 Six champagnes fizzing 🐍 Five benzene rings 🔊 Four Tiny Matters 🧫 Three fermentations 🤓 Two season meetings 🎄 And a periodic table chemistree [3/3]

🎵 On the twelfth day of the holidays, Professor Molenium gave to you: 🎵 👏 Twelve chemists clapping 💫 Eleven stir bars spinning ✨Ten glow sticks glowing 💥 Nine lasers shining ⚗️ Eight molecules vibrating 🌟 Seven x-rays scattering [2/3]

ACS wishes you a Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!🎊 [1/3]

Methylene blue, known to chemistry students and teachers as the indicator in the “blue bottle” experiment (which goes from blue to colourless to blue again). Also turns your brain blue.

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 if you could help a chemistry student attend a conference that led to a conversation that transformed their career? Or caused a piece of research evidence to be developed that led to new legislation? These things and more are happening, thanks to your donations: https://rsc.li/4iioLEh #ChemSky

Massive Study Debunks One of RFK Jr’s Biggest Claims about Fluoride in Tap Water www.scientificamerican.com/article/mass...

On #NationalHomeMadeBreadDay, here’s the chemistry behind baking the perfect loaf: www.compoundchem.com/2016/01/13/b... 🧪 #ChemSky

In collaboration with the LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT, our experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/e...

It’s Election Day! Voting in state and local elections often makes the most immediate difference as far as our food, education, medical options, and day-to-day experience are concerned. Take a beat and be heard! See you at the polls. 🇺🇸

Wondering what you can do if you are able in this emergency? Suggestion here:

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 🧪

Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately https://theonion.com/nation-s-indigenous-people-confirm-they-don-t-need-spec-1839033177/

Last chance! Applications close Oct. 1 at 11:59 PM ET. The ACS Graduate Student Success Grant offers 100 grants of $25,000 each to support graduate students completing their degrees. Click the link to apply now: buff.ly/ZJrzSN0

WHO statement on autism-related issues The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI

Autism was first described in 1911 & researched since the 1920s. Tylenol was first sold in 1955. Tylenol does not cause autism.

One week left to apply! Applications close Oct. 1 at 11:59 PM ET. The ACS Graduate Student Success Grant offers 100 grants of $25,000 each to support graduate students completing their degrees. Click the link to apply now: buff.ly/ZJrzSN0

I am begging men to do this. Begging.

If you are wondering when we ceased to be a democracy, this might be the moment, when the president of the United States says that broadcast news cannot criticize him.

A brilliant solution to a problem that shouldn't exist. But, seriously, check this out

The secret to good science. TBH--NH4OH never factored that highly into my research. I used a LOT of MnCl2 tho!

Happy #pride month! We believe that chemistry is for everyone. In the face of opposition that threatens the progress we've made, it's never been more important for us to promote equality of opportunities and make chemistry as open, inclusive and diverse as it should be: buff.ly/1dShs0l #ChemSky

Yes, this is EXACTLY how it works

Mass Spec xkcd.com/3094/

Welcome to Chemists Celebrate Earth Week! We're celebrating the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. Follow us this week to learn some cool chemistry about ice! #CCEW

On #NationalScrabbleDay, this periodic table shows what every element's name would score during a game. Can you spot the highest scoring elements and the only element that scores the same as its atomic number? www.compoundchem.com/2019/07/07/p... #ChemSky 🧪

Why do You #SupportScience? As the ACS continues to use our platform unite chemists in collective support for science, we want to hear your story and share it on our channels, including social media. Tell us why you support science. You can share openly or anonymously: buff.ly/hODagos

Presenting a poster at #ACSSpring2025? Here are a few tips for creating dynamic posters that stand out and are accessible! Follow us for tips on font selection, color choice, and presentation in the coming weeks.

We know the link to our Inclusion & Belonging page was temporarily broken. It was meant to redirect to our new inclusion and belonging page, which aligns with the ACS strategic plan 2025-2029 released on Jan. 1. This has now been corrected, and you can access it here: www.acs.org/about/inclus...

Happy International Women & Girls in Science Day 2025 #WomenInScience #womeninSTEM #IDWGS

Are you a chemistry undergraduate, postgraduate or recent graduate from a Black or minority ethnic background? Apply by 6 February 2025 to our 2025–2026 Broadening Horizons cohort to explore career opportunities in the chemical sciences. http://rsc.li/broadening-horizons #ChemSky

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If you're in the #LBGTQIA+ pantheon & you're into #STEM, check out these folks. (US needs all the scientists it can get!) ostem.org

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