The acceptance of molecules as 3D structures led to major advances in chemistry, with quantum mechanics providing the theoretical framework. Early successes, like modeling the neutral H2 molecule, ...

Rachel Carson wrote the mainstream scientific book Silent Spring in 1962. It outlined the devastation that certain chemicals had on local ecosystems. The book served as a wake-up call for the public ...

Carolyn Bertozzi and colleagues laid out a way to make paradigm-shifting "click-chemistry" compatible with living cells, ...

The National Historic Chemical Landmarks program (www.acs.org/landmarks) has been celebrating its 30th anniversary through a social media campaign. The program also ...

Held April 4-5 at the 155th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Sponsored by the Division of History of Chemistry and the Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society ...

Millions of children across the world have had an opportunity to grow up healthy because of the contributions of Dr. Ronald Eby. Dr. Eby devoted his career to developing vaccines that targeted ...

Questions and answers with key voices in the field of chemistry. In his newest offering, Ball turns back the clock to study alchemy. C&EN reporter Bethany Halford spoke with him about the inspiration ...