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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 7h

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!

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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to...

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Richard Robson, Susumu Kitagawa, and Omar M. Yaghi for their groundbreaking work in the design and synthesis of metal-organic frameworks, or…

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ACS Publications @pubs.acs.org · 8h

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

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 14h

It’s a material world after all. And this year’s #NobelPrize in Chemistry has been awarded to researchers who created a family of materials that could help solve some of humanity’s most critical problems. Read more: cen.acs.org/people/nobel...

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The 2025 chemistry Nobel goes to MOFs
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi win the prize for developing metal–organic frameworks

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 16h

Congratulations to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi, the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureates! Read ACS President Dorothy J. Phillips’ comments on this year’s award: buff.ly/QXnpYlh

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 18h

Congratulations to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi, recipients of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry! www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemi...

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi “for the development of metal-organic frameworks.”

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 5d

What does the flu taste like? 🤧🤢 According to researchers publishing in ACS Central Science, it could someday taste like the herb thyme. The researchers are developing a taste-based flu sensor that could be integrated into chewing gum or lozenges for easy, at-home screening.

A step toward diagnosing the flu with your tongue - American Chemical Society

Researchers created a low-tech sensor for detecting flu virus and plan to incorporate it into into gum or lozenges to increase at-home screenings.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 6d

A pilot study published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters found that urban air contained pathogenic strains of Candida yeast that were absent from coastal air samples. The research reveals a previously unknown method of transmission for these pathogens.

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Pathogenic yeast strains found in urban air but not along the coast - American Chemical Society

A pilot study found that urban air contained pathogenic strains of Candida yeast that were absent in coastal air samples, revealing a potential transmission method.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 7d

The researchers report their results in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology, saying the work highlights the need to clean up and reduce PFAS pollution.

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Sea foam could contain more ‘forever chemicals’ than water below, study finds - American Chemical Society

A study in reports that sea foam from several beaches along North Carolina’s coast contain higher levels of PFAS compared to the water below.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 7d

As fun as it may be to kick up a puff of sea foam, this substance could contain more than algae detritus. According to a regional study along North Carolina’s coast, sea foam from multiple locations contained higher levels of forever chemicals compared to the water below. [1/2]

Beach sand, sea foam and water along the coast.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 8d

So, we’re calling on thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers – your voice belongs in the conversation.

Submit a symposium proposal today: buff.ly/ycJvIYQ [3/3]

Call for Symposia | ACS GCI Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

Read the call for symposia guidelines below and submit your proposal by October 14, 2025. Submit a Symposium List proposed speakers (with affiliations), anticipated presentation topics, and the…

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 8d

Help us shape the 30th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference by submitting a technical session proposal! This is your chance to spotlight emerging topics, share bold ideas, and help shape a dynamic and diverse program that drives innovation in green chemistry. [2/3]

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 8d

Have a breakthrough idea in the field of green chemistry? Or want to influence the direction of conversations that might impact the future of the field? Well, we’re listening! [1/3]

Graphic promoting the 30th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in San Antonio, June 2026. Highlights a call for symposia with an October 14, 2025 deadline. Bold “30th” design with geometric accents on a blue background.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 8d

Midwest Regional Meeting (MWRM), Oct. 12–14
Central Regional Meeting (CERM), Oct. 16–17
Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting (RMRM), Oct. 23–25
Western Regional Meeting (WRM), Oct. 25–28
Southeastern and Southwest Regional Meeting (SERMACS/SWRM), Oct. 26–29
Northeast Regional Discussion (NERD), Nov. 1

American Chemical Society @acs.org · 8d

Meet fellow chemists in your region and share your work at upcoming ACS Regional Meetings!

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ACS Regional Meetings - American Chemical Society

Explore ACS regional meetings for technical programs, poster sessions, expos, and social events that connect you to chemistry professionals in your area.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 8d

Click the link to learn more about the awards and read about our 2025 awardees: buff.ly/qbb5NRK [3/3]

ACS Sustainability Grants & Awards for Educators - American Chemical Society

Find ACS grants and awards that support ideas and actions in sustainable chemistry and engineering.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 8d

Whether they are an early-career scholar, innovative undergraduate educator or an established instructor who has made a profound impact on the future of green chemistry and sustainability in education, it’s time to celebrate and support those who inspire the next generation of chemists! [2/3]

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 8d

Do you know a chemistry educator making a difference? Tag them below and encourage them to apply for our sustainability awards and fellowships for chemistry educators! [1/3]

The American Chemical Society inviting applications for Chemistry Educator Awards. Three individuals collaborate at a table with laptops and papers. Text overlay reads: 'Help us advance green chemistry education.' Deadline: Nove

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 9d

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

ACS Graduate Student Success Grant. 100 grants of $25,000 per research institution. Four ACS students holding ACS signs.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 13d

Their bio-active glass is 3D-printable, requires less energy to produce, and sustained bone cell growth longer than a commercially available bone substitute in animal trials.

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Image credit: Adapted from ACS Nano 2025, DOI:10.1021/acsnano.5c06377 [2/2]

A new bone substitute made out of … 3D-printed glass? - American Chemical Society

Researchers reporting in ACS Nano developed a 3D printable bio-active glass that served as an effective bone replacement material.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 13d

Glass is great for a lot of things — but a substitute for bone is definitely not one of them. But researchers reporting in ACS Nano beg to differ. [1/2]

A plastic human skull with a section in its side removed and replaced with pink, latticed material.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 15d

Scientists regularly uncork fresh insights into beer and wine. Four recent papers go beyond buzz and bouquet, diving into the haziness and gluten content of beer as well as the astringent taste and potential health impacts of wine:

4 beer and wine discoveries - American Chemical Society

Four recent discoveries dive into the haziness and gluten content of beer as well as the astringent taste and potential health impacts of wine.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 15d

Join thousands of scientists in Honolulu, Hawaii for Pacifichem 2025 on December 15–20! Explore cutting-edge research and connect with the global chemistry community.

Register by October 12 to save: pacifichem.org

Pacifichem 2025

The 2025 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies will be held December 15-20, 2025. Pacifichem 2025 will be the ninth in the series of successful cosponsored scientific conferences…

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 16d

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

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 22d

This week in the C&EN Magazine: Chemists with disabilities rethink how we do science + Higher ed chemistry departments prep for more upheaval. Read more: cen.acs.org/magazine/103... #chemsky 🧪

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 23d

Check your membership status if you're a PI in need of funding for M.S. and Ph.D students to complete their work. Apply here: buff.ly/bYGRkkt [2/2]

ACS Graduate Student Success Grant - American Chemical Society

To support graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.), within one year of degree completion, whose education and training were disrupted due to recent termination or cancellation of research grants.The grant…

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