ACS in the News - American Chemical Society
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Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
chemistry · acids-bases
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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Article
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ACS Research Highlights in the News
- Battery Technology: Researchers are investigating the recycling of bourbon production waste ("mushy sludge") for use in battery electrodes (Popular Science, March 25, 2026).
- Public Health: Scientific warnings have been issued regarding the risks of inhaling secondhand vape emissions (Newsweek, February 3, 2026).
- Origins of Life: New theories suggest a historically deadly poison may have played a role in the emergence of life on Earth (Popular Mechanics, January 22, 2026).
- Medical Research: Studies indicate that components found in snake urine may offer potential treatments for gout (VICE, October 23, 2025).
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