ACS Fall 2024 Press Releases
Research Highlights
Short videos highlight researchers and results
being presented at ACS Fall 2024.
Meeting Dates
August 18–22
Theme
Elevating Chemistry
Location
Denver, CO & Hybrid
Hashtag
#ACSFall2024
Press Releases
August 21
Pilot study uses recycled glass to grow plants for salsa ingredients
A pilot study found that partially replacing potting soil with glass fragments can speed up plant development and reduce unwanted fungal growth.
Chalk-based coating creates a cooling fabric
Now, researchers have innovated a durable chalk-based microscale coating that cools the air underneath treated fabric by up to 8 F.
August 20
Extraterrestrial chemistry with earthbound possibilities
To better understand prebiotic molecules — the seeds of life on Earth and possibly elsewhere — researchers investigated the role of low-energy electrons on ice particles in a vacuum.
August 19
Improving access to heart-failure screening with saliva
A research team aims to bring heart failure screening from the lab to the home with a biosensor that uses a drop of saliva to screen for biomarkers of the disease.
Expanding a child’s heart implant with light
Researchers say a new light-reactive expandable shunt for children born with certain heart defects could cut the number of surgeries they receive.
August 18
Evidence stacks up for poisonous books containing toxic dyes
The latest research used a technique not previously applied to books to assess a university collection, finding that some Victorian-era volumes had possibly unsafe levels of toxic pigments.
Researchers develop an instant version of trendy, golden turmeric milk
This efficient method to make a plant-based, instant version of tumeric milk maintains the ingredients’ beneficial properties while also extending its shelf life.
Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
Explainable artificial intelligence (AI) gives justification for a model’s decisions, and now, researchers are using it to make better antibiotics.
August 13
About 10,000 chemistry presentations will happen in Denver soon
Presentations will feature cutting-edge developments on a range of scientific topics at ACS Fall 2024.
August 1
ACS invites families to enjoy hands-on science experiments in Denver
Join ACS for this free family science event at the Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center at the University of Colorado Denver.
June 11
Press registration opens for ACS Fall 2024
With the theme of “Elevating Chemistry,” the meeting will have about 10,000 presentations on topics including health, food and sustainability.
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