Channel Title: American Chemical Society Channel Description: Science videos with a focus on chemistry from the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety https://bit.ly/Join_ACS <video> Probing space ice for clues to the origin of life | Headline Science Description: Scientists think cosmic ice is where prebiotic molecules — the building blocks of life — form. Here on Earth, researchers replicated particles of space ice and bombarded them with electrons and photons to simulate the conditions in dark, dense clouds found in deep space. They saw that hydrogen peroxide was released from water ice after electron bombardment, an experimental finding that could illuminate the role hydrogen peroxide plays in the chemical processes known to support life in the universe. “Extraterrestrial synthesis of prebiotic molecules” Presented at ACS Fall 2024 on Aug. 20, 2024 Presenter: Kennedy Barnes Principal investigator: Christopher Arumainayagam, Ph.D. Probing space ice for clues to the origin of life | Headline Science To read an ACS press release about this research, go to https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/august/extraterrestrial-chemistry-with-earthbound-possibilities.html Credits: Written and edited by Vangie Koonce Produced by Kerri Jansen and Andrew Sobey Narrated by Allison Tau Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Sarah Michaud contributed research for this video. Special thanks to Jason Dworkin, Ph.D., for helpful scientific discussion. Research videos from Christopher Arumainayagam, Ph.D., James Battat, Ph.D., Kennedy Barnes, Amber Celletti and William Hoffeditz Additional video and images: Canadian Space Agency, European Space Agency, Jet Propulsion Laboratory: California Institute of Technology, MolView, NASA, Space Science Institute, Space Telescope Science Institute and Shutterstock Music: “Magic in the Mist” by Flouw and “Observations” by From Now On from Epidemic Sound Sound effects: Soundsnap More from Headline Science: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLG7h7fPoH8JRH8bEJdgnwZnyA5N-9UaE Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS #chemistry #space #ice #europa #astro #biology </video> <video> Water-cleaning beads grab microplastics and bacteria | Headline Science Description: Reporting in ACS Nano, researchers made tiny magnetic beads that swarm through contaminated water picking up contaminants like microplastics and bacteria. Read the paper: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsnano.4c02115 (Corresponding author: Martin Pumera, Ph.D.) Video credits: Written and produced by Kerri Jansen Edited by Janali Thompson Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Research videos from Martina Ussia, Ph.D. Music: “Hands of Time” by Narrow Skies from Artlist Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS #microplastics </video> <video> Crystal coating keeps clothes feeling cool | Headline Science Description: Wouldn’t it be nice if your clothes could keep you as cool as your A/C? This new, durable fabric coating can cool the wearer by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit without using any additional energy, thanks to special crystals that reflect both infrared and ultraviolet light. “Functional reflective textile coatings for personal cooling” Presented at ACS Fall 2024 on Aug. 21, 2024 Presenter: Evan D. Patamia Principal investigator: Trisha L. Andrew, Ph.D. Crystal coating keeps clothes feeling cool | Headline Science To read an ACS press release about this research, go to https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/august/chalk-based-coating-creates-a-cooling-fabric.html Credits: Written and narrated by Emily Schneider Produced by Kerri Jansen and Andrew Sobey Edited by Janali Thompson Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Hadley Marcek, Ph.D contributed research for this video. Research videos from Evan D. Patamia and Trisha L. Andrew, Ph.D. Music: “Hands of Time” Instrumental Version by Narrow Skies from Artlist.io Sound effects: Soundsnap More from Headline Science: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLG7h7fPoH8JRH8bEJdgnwZnyA5N-9UaE Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS #crystals #clothing #sun #protection </video> <video> Recycled glass soil for the future of farming | Headline Science Description: What should we do with unwanted glass bottles? Turn them back into sand and use them to grow food! Researchers are experimenting with using recycled glass to replace some or all of the soil used to grow vegetables. This project could turn waste into a solution for soil erosion and the current sand shortage. “Evaluating recyclable glass material as a substitute for soil in vegetable cultivation: An innovative approach to sustainable agriculture” Presented at ACS Fall 2024 on Aug. 21, 2024 Presenter: Andrea Quezada Principal investigators: Julie Vanegas, Ph.D., and Teresa Feria-Arroyo, Ph.D. Recycled glass soil for the future of farming | Headline Science To read an ACS press release about this research, go to https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/august/pilot-study-uses-recycled-glass-to-grow-plants-for-salsa-ingredients.html Video credits: Written by Anne Hylden Produced by Kerri Jansen and Anne Hylden Edited by Darren Weaver Narrated by Anne Hylden Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Hadley Marcek contributed research for this video. Research videos by Eric Zamora and Maria Rebeca Santos Chavez Additional video: Shutterstock, Getty Images Music: “Flying Kites” by Station Story from Epidemic Sound. Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS #glass #soil #farming #food </video> <video> The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to... Description: The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is for computational protein design and structure prediction. David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper took home the prize for their work using artificial intelligence models to revolutionize our understanding of the relationship between amino acid sequence and three-dimensional structure. The tools they’ve developed enable scientists to create entirely new proteins with never-before-seen capabilities. Read the announcement: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2024/summary/ Video credits: Written by Vangie Koonce and Anne Hylden Edited by Andrew Sobey Narrated by Andrew Sobey Produced by Kerri Jansen and Andrew Sobey Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Laureate illustrations by Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach Protein illustrations by Johan Jarnestad and Terezia Kovalova © The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Graph from Callaway, E. “‘It will change everything’: AI makes gigantic leap in solving protein structures.” Nature 2020, 588, 203-204 Additional images: DeepMind; Ian C. Haydon, Institute for Protein Design; John M. Jumper; Nature; The Royal Society on Wikimedia Commons; University of Washington Sound effects: Soundsnap Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS #nobelprize #chemistry #protein #artificialintelligence </video> <video> From T-shirt to waterproof wonder material | Headline Science Description: Most of our clothing contains polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers, a common form of plastic. Recouping PET fibers from discarded clothing, however, can be costly and toxic, often releasing forever chemicals found in the fabric. But researchers have developed a sustainable way to upcycle textile waste by directly incorporating clothing scraps into a synthesis for metal-organic-frameworks (MOFs). The PET-to-MOF pipeline is not a new area of study, but a typical MOF synthesis can require very high heat, very high pressure and harsh solvents. This new synthetic pathway can be done at room temperature with eco-friendly solvents. It also turns the MOF superhydrophobic. This well-known MOF, UiO-66, is typically a brittle, hydrophilic substance. But spandex fibers in the fabric functionalize UiO-66 to be completely water resistant. This results in a waterproof coating that can adhere to textiles. Since most waterproofing methods rely on fluorinated chemicals, which are harmful to both the environment and humans, this work provides a sustainable way to create MOF-based, waterproof coatings and to give old clothing a new life. Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c10459 (Corresponding author: Juan P. Hinestroza, Ph.D.) Video credits: Written, edited and narrated by Vangie Koonce Produced by Vangie Koonce and Andrew Sobey Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Research videos from Yelin Ko Additional Video: ChemTube3D by Nick Greeves, Chris Wilmer, Getty Images and Patrick Fuller Music: “Pizz and Pieces (Instrumental)” by Richard Morson from Triple Scoop Music. Sound effects: Soundsnap Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS #plastic #recycling #metal #organic #chemistry </video> <video> Saliva test gives heart failure prognosis in real time | Headline Science Description: Managing heart failure can be challenging as patients typically need to wait for blood tests to be performed and processed by a skilled technician. This creates a noticeable lag between the presentation of symptoms and a prognosis of their condition. This new, portable device would allow patients to assess their status at home in real time, using only their saliva. “Development of a microfluidic electrochemical biosensor for heart failure biomarkers in saliva” Presented at ACS Fall 2024 on Aug. 19, 2024 Presenter: Trey Pittman Principal investigator: Charles Henry, Ph.D. Saliva test gives heart failure prognosis on demand | Headline Science To read an ACS press release about this research, go to https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/august/improving-access-to-heart-failure-screening-with-saliva.html Video credits: Written and edited by Vangie Koonce Produced by Vangie Koonce and Kerri Jansen Narrated by Allison Tau Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Sarah Michaud contributed research for this video. Research videos from Trey W. Pittman and Amanda Cherwin Additional images: Shutterstock and “Protein LGALS3 PDB 1a3k” by Emw on Wikimedia Commons Music: “Impressive” by Mimmi Bangoura from Epidemic Sound Sound Effects: Soundsnap More from Headline Science: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLG7h7fPoH8JRH8bEJdgnwZnyA5N-9UaE Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS #science #electrochemistry #heart #failure </video> <video> Microplastics tangle water fleas | Headline Science Description: Reporting in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, researchers found that plastic microfibers can entangle some of the smallest aquatic creatures: water fleas. Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.estlett.4c00279 (Corresponding author: Vera I. Slaveykova, Ph.D.) Video credits: Written and produced by Kerri Jansen Edited by Vangie Koonce Narrated by Allison Tau Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Research videos from Cuizhu Ma, Ph.D., and Bo Hu Additional video: Shutterstock and Getty Images Music: “Sumerian Paradise” by Dew of Light from Epidemic Sound Sound effects: Soundsnap Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS </video> <video> Bubble-powered micromachines | Headline Science Description: Researchers used a laser to make microscopic, spinning rotors powered by bubbles. The laser method gives them precise control over how the rotor spins, which enables them to link up other microcomponents and create tiny, working mechanisms like a crank slider. Researchers hope to use micromachines like these to make miniature robots and sensors. Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00037 (Corresponding authors: Dong Wu, Ph.D., and Chen Xin, Ph.D.) Video credits: Written and produced by Kerri Jansen Edited by Darren Weaver Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Research videos from Chen Xin, Ph.D., and Dawei Wang, Ph.D. Music: "Pale Blue" by Frank Jonsson from Epidemic Sound Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS </video> <video> Slithering liquid metal motivated by chemistry | Headline Science Description: Liquid metals can spontaneously bulge, protrude, branch and slither in response to certain ions in their environment. This happens due to the Marangoni effect, which starts with uneven changes in the surface tension of a fluid. If researchers can control these movements, they could open up new possibilities for soft electronics and robotics. In a recent report, chemists studied the snake-like locomotion of a gallium-based liquid metal alloy in different solutions containing copper ions. #gallium #experiment #chemistry #research #science Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c03160 (Corresponding authors: Bingxing Wang, Ph.D., and Donglin Zhao, Ph.D.) Video credits: Written and produced by Anne Hylden Produced by Vangie Koonce and Andrew Sobey Edited by Janali Thompson Narrated by Andrew Sobey Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Research videos from Liheng Liu and Bin-Chao Wu Music: “Rising Early (Radio Edit)” by Tambhor from Triple Scoop Music Sound effects: Soundsnap Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS </video> <video> Paper robots move by magnetism | Headline Science Description: Using paper coated with silicon resin and iron particles, researchers created an untethered soft robot that can move without any electronics. This magnetically controlled device can detect heavy metal ions in water samples with a color-changing sensor on its back. Read the paper: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.4c10502 (Corresponding author: Gokhan Demirel, Ph.D.) Credits: Written and edited by Vangie Koonce Produced by Kerri Jansen and Andrew Sobey Narrated by Vangie Koonce Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Research videos from Gokhan Demirel, Ph.D., Kubra Ozkan Hukum, Ph.D., and Gorkem Liman, Ph.D. Additional video and images: Andrew Horchler, Ph.D.; Case Western Reserve University's Biologically Inspired Robotics Laboratory; Allison Okamura, Ph.D.; Stanford University’s Charm Lab; NASA; Shutterstock Music: “Summer Breeze” by Harold Schenk from Triple Scoop Music Sound effects: Soundsnap More from Headline Science: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLG7h7fPoH8JRH8bEJdgnwZnyA5N-9UaE Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS #science #papercraft #robot #magnet #metal </video> <video> Hydrogel implant expands on demand | Headline Science Description: Scientists are testing a new kind of medical implant that could help babies born with a rare heart condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. They used light-sensitive hydrogels to create a shunt that can be adjusted with minimally invasive surgery to fit a patient’s needs over time. “Development of a geometrically-tunable blood shunt for pediatric heart reconstruction surgery” Presented at ACS Fall 2024 on Aug. 19, 2024 Presenter and principal investigator: Christopher Rodell, Ph.D. Hydrogel implant expands on demand | Headline Science To read an ACS press release about this research, go to https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/august/expanding-a-childs-heart-implant-with-light.html Credits: Written by Kerri Jansen Produced by Kerri Jansen and Andrew Sobey Edited by Janali Thompson Narrated by Allison Tau Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Wynne Parry contributed research for this video. Research videos from Akari Seiner and Christopher Rodell, Ph.D. Implant illustrations by Archimedic Additional video and images: Shutterstock and Getty Images Music: “ES_From the Past” by DEX 1200 from Epidemic Sound Sound effects: Soundsnap More from Headline Science: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLG7h7fPoH8JRH8bEJdgnwZnyA5N-9UaE Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS </video> <video> Controlling crystals for more reliable drugs | Headline Science Description: Sometimes, compounds crystallize in unexpected ways. This is a problem for drug manufacturers, who need to create consistent products. Scientists are working to understand why substances take on different crystal forms, called polymorphs, under different conditions. Recently, they’ve shown that impurities can affect the relative stability of those forms. Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.4c00503 (Corresponding author: Fredrik L. Nordstrom, Ph.D.) Video credits: Written by Anne Hylden Produced by Anne Hylden, Kerri Jansen and Andrew Sobey Edited by Vangie Koonce Narrated by Anne Hylden Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Research videos from Mitchell Paolello and Seyed Sepehr Mohajerani Scientific consultant: Gerard Capellades, Ph.D. Additional video: Darren Weaver Hand models: Anne Hylden, Kerri Jansen and Allison Tau Music: “Handwriting” by Frank Jonsson from Epidemic Sound Sound effects from Soundsnap Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS #crystals #science #chemistry #pharma </video> <video> Finally, a glue that will work in space | Headline Science Description: Most glues don’t work at super low temperatures, since they become rigid and brittle when frozen. So these chemists made a polymer that stays flexible, even in liquid nitrogen, allowing it to bond to surfaces when very cold. This new adhesive could be useful in aerospace and polar environments. And as a bonus, potential failures are easy to detect because it glows under UV light at low temperature! #glue #experiment #chemistry #research #science Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.4c01430 (Corresponding author: Ruoyu Zhang, Ph.D.) Video credits: Written and produced by Anne Hylden Produced by Andrew Sobey and Kerri Jansen Edited and animated by Darren Weaver Narrated by Allison Tau Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Research videos from Lijing Han, Ph.D. and Jiacheng Xu Additional video: NASA, Getty, Shutterstock Music: “Three Rivers (Instrumental)” by Fade - from iStock and Triple Scoop Music Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS </video> <video> Golden milk gets a boost from acid-base chemistry | Headline Science Description: Turmeric, the key ingredient in golden milk, contains a bioactive compound called curcumin. Curcumin exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, but not much of it passes into the bloodstream when we eat it. Scientists used a pH-driven approach to encapsulate curcumin inside the tiny fat droplets in soymilk, making it more bioavailable. “Utilizing a green pH-driven approach for developing curcumin-infused soymilk” Presented at ACS Fall 2024 on Aug. 18, 2024 Presenter: Anthony Suryamiharja Principal investigator: Hualu Zhou, Ph.D. Golden milk gets a boost from acid-base chemistry | Headline Science To read an ACS press release about this research, go to https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/august/researchers-develop-an-instant-version-of-trendy-golden-turmeric-milk.html Video credits: Written by Anne Hylden Produced by Kerri Jansen and Anne Hylden Edited by Darren Weaver Narrated by Emily Schneider Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff Emily Schneider contributed research for this video. Research videos by Anthony Suryamiharja Additional videos: Anne Hylden Animations: Darren Weaver Music: “Time to Strut” by Alexandra Woodward from Epidemic Sound More from Headline Science: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLG7h7fPoH8JRH8bEJdgnwZnyA5N-9UaE Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! https://bit.ly/Join_ACS </video>

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