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How a carbon central bank can turn Europe into a CO2 “eater”

Carbon removal can become a game changer

Germany’s hydrogen strategy: More consistent focus on green hydrogen needed

Now is the time to establish viable hydrogen supply chains

How to Enable the Transition From Fossil to Renewable Carbon in the Chemical and Material Sector?

In a comprehensive member survey, the Renewable Carbon Initiative collected ideas and opinions

Electrification or hydrogen?

Both have distinct roles in the European energy transition

International battery policies: What strategies do the leading countries have?

Funding for battery research has increased significantly worldwide

BUND Christmas tree test 2023: Over two thirds of trees contaminated with pesticides

Environmental association calls for pesticide reduction and glyphosate restriction

EU wants to take tougher action against environmental crime

The commonly defined offenses will reportedly include serious violations of chemical regulations

10 more years for glyphosate

What the agent is all about

ECHA’s investigation finds toxic chemicals present in childcare products

ECHA recommends more transparency in the trade of hazardous chemicals

The European Chemicals Agency is making recommendations for changes to the legal text.

From sports fields to cosmetics: microplastics to be banned in the EU in the future

Granules on artificial turf fields and other sports facilities are largest source of added microplastic releases, commission says

At present, Europe is not making sufficient use of its hydrogen potential

A new study recommends stronger cooperation at EU level: Europe has the potential to supply itself with hydrogen in the future

Battery technology "Made in Germany" as an opportunity of the century

CustomCells calls for a holistic course to be set for the targeted establishment and expansion of the battery value chain

Widespread illegal trade of hazardous chemicals

Global regulations disregarded

Countries would be well advised to assist each other with regard to gas

If European countries collaborate, they can avoid severe energy scarcity due to a gas shortage

Emissions of banned ozone-destroying chemicals increasing

Loopholes in the Montreal Protocol

Chemical industry agrees on global standard for calculating product carbon footprint

TfS approach for chemical industry value chains supported by BASF

Green hydrogen: Short-term scarcity, long-term uncertainty

A breakthrough for green hydrogen is not a given – decisive policy action is required

Chemical pollution threatens biodiversity

Scientists say more environmental pollutants should be considered in species protection

Dumping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere: the past decade beats many records

Highs for all climate killers and all sectors

BASF presents new corporate strategy

BASF is setting a new direction for portfolio steering, capital allocation and performance culture

New battery technology could boost renewable energy storage

Columbia Engineers develop new powerful battery "fuel" -- an electrolyte that not only lasts longer but is also cheaper to produce

Magnetism without metal: a milestone for materials science

“This is fundamentally new”

Start-up wants to revolutionise fluorochemical production

Groundbreaking innovation with high appeal for numerous potential customers in the core markets of battery electrolyte salts and agrochemicals

The mystery of cathodic corrosion protection clarified

Two centuries of technological development

Start-up aims to revolutionise CO₂ capture and conversion technology

Aerleum raises $6M in seed round

Octopus-inspired adhesive works well in wet conditions

Sustainably producible covalent organic networks capture carbon dioxide

"For the first time, a solid-phase synthesis of COFs has been developed that works completely without solvents"

Traction for sustainable healthcare plastics

BIOVOX successfully closes €2.2 million seed round

How Textile Waste is being Turned into New Resources for a more Sustainable Future for the Fashion Industry

Start-up Renasens is one of the 5 finalists on the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2024 on the topic of ‘Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry for Textiles

Flower Power: Lavender Oil Fuels Batteries for the Future

Unique material created to solve a persistent failure problem

Evonik is driving forward the green transformation with electrodialysis

Electrochemical process converts salts into valuable raw materials

Scientists discover "pause button" in human development

Findings have possible implications for reproductive technologies

Brain breaks down eating process into different phases

Kaspar Hauser was 99.9994 percent not a prince

New DNA analyses spark controversy over origins

Antidepressant shows promise for treating brain tumours

Drug widely available and inexpensive

Fasting and blood sugar

New test improves diagnosis of allergies

Higher diagnostic accuracy than standard tests

Is the physics of red blood cells in bats a key to "artificial hibernation" for humans?

The new findings could contribute towards the development of new medical treatments

Biotechnology: "Our cells are real fish"

BLUU Seafood GmbH, Berlin: Nominated for the German Founder Award 2024 in the StartUp category

ONE microscopy: from molecule to 3D structure with conventional microscopy

The simple and cost-effective method developed using a few simple but effective tricks

Mind Over Microbiome: How Mental States Impact Gut Health

New research reveals brain-gut circuit regulating immunity through microbiome modulation

Vegan Trademark: 70,000 products now vegan certified

34 years of innovation for an animal-friendly and sustainable future

Blood Testing for so-called MicroRNAs Can Detect Dementia

German-American research team highlights new diagnostic option for Alzheimer’s

New drugs from toxic birds

Investigation of the symbiosis between bacteria and birds leads to the discovery of new natural products with antimicrobial properties

Ferments du Futur: New Innovation Center for Future Foods Opens

Europe's unique partnership accelerates research in healthy and sustainable nutrition

analytica expands its international network to the USA

US laboratory market with top growth forecasts

How the brain processes the number zero

Sustainable antibacterial food wrap that changes colour when food goes bad

Smart protection against food waste

Are tattoos safe?

Tattoo inks in Europe are mislabeled and some contain banned ingredients

Why the flu vaccine is less effective in older people

Study identifies key molecules and possible approaches to improve the vaccination response

Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts can contain unusually high levels of radioactive radium

Start-up receives funding for animal-free methods for drug testing

Ethically safe, fast, cost-effective and reliable

Casting off: Leaving autoimmune disease behind thanks to an innovative treatment

Research team makes decisive breakthrough

Cultured meat: GEA and Believer Meats cooperate for sustainable production

Innovative technologies to promote efficiency, sustainability and scalability

Light on – light off: the test result is ready

Inspired by nature - Light-controlled bio-based OptoAssays can diagnose diseases more easily and cost-effectively

Dietary fibre powers the multivitamin factory in your gut

Luxembourg Institute of Health reveals critical link between fibre intake, gut bacteria, B vitamins and immune health

BreadValue

Cross-media consumer communication for bakery customers

Cost-effective modular system for optical imaging from the 3D printer

Like building with Lego bricks

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

Victory against fast food giants

German Environmental Aid forces McDonald's to offer mandatory reusable packaging

AI does not necessarily lead to more efficiency in clinical practice

Researchers analyse the effects