American Chemical Society News

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  Artifical Photosynthesis Created With Help of Frog

  By David Bois|Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:51 PM ET

  University of Cincinnati researchers have made a breakthrough in efficiently converting carbon dioxide and sunlight into fuel.

  Related: Energy, Water, Emissions, Trees, Solar Energy, Oxygen, Biofuel, Plants, Ethanol, Nanotechnology, American Chemical Society, Hydrocarbons, Foam, University of Cincinnati
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  The Power of Pee

  By Lisa Jo Rudy|Thu Sep 3, 2009 12:46 AM ET

  Ordinary urine -- plus a little ash -- creates a potent fertilizer.

  Related: EurekAlert, Tomatoes, Fertilizer, American Chemical Society
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  To the Battle Against Pests Come Herbs

  By David Bois|Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:01 PM ET

  The oils from several common herbs are gaining popularity as an eco-friendly way to keep crops safe from pests.

  Related: Health, Farmers, Agriculture, Tomatoes, Gardening, Pesticides, American Chemical Society, Rosemary, University of British Columbia, Thyme
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  Gates Helps With Measles Immunity

  By John Casey|Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:57 PM ET

  Bill and Melinda fund what may become the first dry powder, inhalable vaccine for measles.

  Related: Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, University of Colorado, American Chemical Society, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Measles
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  Lemony Secret: Sour Fruit Licks Stress

  By John Casey|Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:00 PM ET

  The smell of lemons caused stressed-out lab rats' immune systems to return to near-normal and lowered activity of more than 100 genes that go into overdrive in stressful situations.

  Related: Health, Medicine, Stress, American Chemical Society
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  Vinegar May Aid Weight Loss

  By John Casey|Wed Jul 8, 2009 11:42 AM ET

  It's long been rumored in alternative medicine circles that vinegar might have weight-loss properties, and new research shows that it can help break down fat.

  Related: Energy, Japan, Medicine, American Chemical Society

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