Optimizing our 'new normal' to achieve exceptional innovation in 2021 and beyond

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

3 years ago
sustainability, covid-19, innovation, work environments, research, data, CAS

The past year was unquestionably challenging for many of us. As I reflect on 2020, however, it is not only the challenges that will stick with me, but also the surprising amount that was achieved. The...

Oh, what a year it’s been! Lessons learned amid the pandemic

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

3 years ago
scientists, lessons, pandemic, covid-19, vaccines

We began 2020 refreshed and hopeful, with plans to publish unique perspectives and insights to inspire new ideas in the months to come—but COVID-19 changed everything. As the world adapted and recon...

CAS Webinar: Lessons learned from Beirut and Ammonium nitrate

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

3 years ago
safety risks, nitrate, chemical, Beirut

Even if you don’t work with industrial levels of ammonium nitrate on a daily basis, the safe handling of this chemical could have implications in your local community. With the recent tragedies in B...

Metals, Alloys and Salts, Oh My - Mining a wealth of Inorganic Chemistry with SciFindern

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

3 years ago
SciFindern, Inorganic Chemistry, catalysts, pigments, molecules

From mining, to paints and pigments, to microchips, a tremendous number of industries rely heavily on inorganic chemicals that serve as catalysts, pigments, coatings, surfactants and more. Improved un...

Ammonium Nitrate Safety

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

4 years ago
chemical, safety rules, fertilizer, Ammonium nitrate

Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound with the power to feed billions but also the potential to devastate. It is the most potent, economical, and convenient fertilizer on the market; thus, continues...

Ammonium Nitrate: Lessons learned and safer approaches

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

4 years ago
storage, Ammonium Nitrate, fertilizer, chemical

Every year, almost 20 million tons of ammonium nitrate are produced worldwide. It is so far the most potent, economical and convenient fertilizer on the market, supporting farmers in feeding billions....

Next Stop, the Clinic - Preparing your new Drug for Clinical Research with SciFindern and Formulus®

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

4 years ago
webinar, Drug, SciFindern, Formulus, Clinical Research

Things are going well for your latest drug molecule - it seems efficacious, you have assessed potential toxicity, and even determined a safe starting dose, and now you are ready to move to the clinic...

Building on 'flu shot' success to tackle COVID-19

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

4 years ago
flu, vaccine, COVID-19, respiratory virus

Pharmaceutical companies and public health officials are leveraging experience with the well-known influenza vaccine to support successful development, production and administration of a vaccine(s) ag...

Better Living Through Chemistry - Advancing your Agrochemical Research with SciFindern

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

4 years ago
plants, Chemistry, Agrochemical research, SciFindern, Formulus

Whether your agrochemical research is focused on optimizing plant growth, protecting seeds or defending plants from invading entities such as fungi, insects or even other plant species, you must be kn...

Analyze This - Leveraging the analytical literature using SciFindern and MethodsNow

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

4 years ago
research, SciFindern, MethodsNow, webinar, chemical compounds

Analytical techniques have become more advanced, allowing scientists to detect ever smaller quantities of impurities, contaminants, and other compounds in an expansive variety of matrices such as soil...

Seeking COVID-19 Therapeutic Candidates with a Computational Approach

by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

4 years ago
ACS Omega, COVID-19, machine learning, vaccine, antiviral treatments

Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, researchers have learned a tremendous amount about SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus that causes this disease. However, despite extensiv...