Press Coverage for AC-HEAT Field Campaign

New Particle Formation and Self-Assembly || Science Article

Research from the group was published in Science in February 2026 and selected as the cover article, highlighting its significance. The study revealed that carboxylic acids can drive new particle formation during heatwave conditions through spontaneous self-assembly into supramolecular nanoparticles—challenging the traditional view that such processes are less favorable at high temperatures.

This recognition led to the following press and media coverage:

• Inside the Air: What Texas Heat Waves Reveal About the World Around Us | Texas A&M University College of Arts and Sciences

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Gas Phase Measurements || ACS Fall 2025 Conference

During the ACS Fall 2025, Chemistry graduate student Bianca Aridjis-Olivos presented research on measuring gas-phase air pollutants under heatwave conditions—an area of growing importance as extreme temperatures become more frequent. This work attracted attention from the American Chemical Society, which highlighted the abstract for broader press coverage.

The following articles and press releases showcase this research and its implications for atmospheric chemistry and public health.

• Texas study reveals heat waves can cause more polluted air – American Chemical Society
• How Heatwaves Impact Air Quality | Technology Networks
• During heat waves, trees spew chemicals that worsen air pollution