ACS News Service Weekly PressPac: October 14, 2015
ACS News Service Weekly PressPac: October 14, 2015
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Parabens and their byproducts found in dolphins and other marine mammals
The common cosmetic and drug preservatives known as parabens are in thousands of products — and, at low levels, in the vast majority of Americans. But recent studies have shown that the compounds might have unwanted health...
Soft robot changes color as it grips and walks (video)
Soft robots can bend, walk and grip. And, unlike their rigid counterparts, some can get flattened and bounce back into shape. Now scientists report a new advance in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces: a way to make elastic...
What metabolism could reveal about aging and mortality
Why some people live much longer than others is an enduring mystery. Now, based on a study of a worm, scientists are getting one step closer to understanding longevity. They report in ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research...
Method could make hydrogen fuel cells more efficient
With the growth of wind and solar energy and the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, many people in the U.S. may have forgotten about the promised “hydrogen economy.” But in research labs around the world, progress continues...
Unique breed of investors helps universities launch start-ups
Ushering new technologies from the university lab to the marketplace has long been a challenge, with many stalling indefinitely due to a lack of funding. But a model of investing has developed over the past 15 years to help bridge that gap...
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ACS Editors' Choice
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ACS National Meeting News
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ACS Webinars®
Delivery Options to Support Dose Escalation: Preclinical Toxicology and Pharmacodynamic Activity Studies
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2 - 3 p.m. ET
Adjusting the dose of a medication does not always have the anticipated effect. Join Evan Thackaberry of Genentech as he shares how to develop an understanding of acceptable drug delivery approaches in this ACS Webinar to support preclinical dose escalation.
Toolkits on Global Challenges/Research Funding
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ACS Press Release Archive
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ACS Video of the Month
How to Stay Awake (Without Caffeine)
You’re tired and you need an energy boost, but you don’t want the jitters from caffeine. What to do? In this week's video, we give you some chemistry-backed tips — one of which involves cats — to boost your productivity and stay awake without refilling the coffee cup.
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C&EN Video Spotlight
Are Strawberries Going Away?
Strawberries are sweet, juicy, and delightful. Unfortunately, they’re also attractive bait for a litany of pests and diseases. In 2016, an expiring federal pesticide exemption could mean the end of strawberries as we know them. In this Speaking of Chemistry video, Sophia Cai explains the problem and some possible solutions.
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