Public consultations now open on CLH proposals for three active substances in plant protection products and lead

Hazardous chemicals found in cosmetics

A pilot enforcement project by ECHA’s Enforcement Forum found that 6 % of inspected cosmetic products contained hazardous substances banned under POPs and REACH regulations.

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

Magnetism without metal: a milestone for materials science

“This is fundamentally new”

Start-up aims to revolutionise CO₂ capture and conversion technology

Aerleum raises $6M in seed round

Flower Power: Lavender Oil Fuels Batteries for the Future

Unique material created to solve a persistent failure problem

Octopus-inspired adhesive works well in wet conditions

A “chemical ChatGPT” for new medications

AI learns chemical connections

Cobalt-copper tandem successfully converts carbon dioxide to ethanol

Sustainability in the focus of chemical research

Are trees the future for the production of industrial chemicals?

Finding could help turn trees into affordable, greener industrial chemicals

UK bioplastics breakthrough wins US plastics industry prize

“2024 is our year – we've scaled up three products, secured investor backing, brought new talent onboard and successfully launched our first commercial application"

No significant PFAS emissions from waste incineration

Researchers investigate the effectiveness of combustion processes

Innovative catalyst produces methane using electricity

A study opens up new ways to produce important chemical compounds

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"

Scientists develop novel method for strengthening PVC products

New method may mean less microplastic pollution

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

Fasting and blood sugar

New test improves diagnosis of allergies

Higher diagnostic accuracy than standard tests

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

Kaspar Hauser was 99.9994 percent not a prince

New DNA analyses spark controversy over origins

Why the flu vaccine is less effective in older people

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

Solein® tops the list of NASA’s alternatives for space food systems

Are tattoos safe?

Tattoo inks in Europe are mislabeled and some contain banned ingredients

Possible trigger of Crohn’s disease discovered

Dysfunctional mitochondria disrupt the gut microbiome

Precise and fast kokumi effect

"Kokumi" is the name given to the spicy, full-bodied taste of mature cheeses. A new method can be used to effectively analyze the relevant peptides.

“The integration of robotics and AI is poised to revolutionize science labs”

By automating routine tasks, scientists can focus on higher-level research questions, paving the way for faster breakthroughs

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

1.3 million pizzas with solar power

Gustavo Gusto produces with a PV system from E.ON

New insights into the genetics of the common octopus: genome at the chromosome level decoded

Scientific milestone provides deeper insights into the evolution and biology of Octopus vulgaris

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA

Surprising discovery revealed an entirely new dimension to gene regulation

Delicious and plant-based: the new EXTRA plant-based chewing gum

For the launch of the new EXTRA® plant-based chewing gum, Mars Wrigley is working with the environmental organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support their conservation work in the Mexican rainforest.

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

Ethically safe, fast, cost-effective and reliable

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

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

Sustainable antibacterial food wrap that changes colour when food goes bad

Smart protection against food waste

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

Like building with Lego bricks

Protein interactions: who is partying with whom and who is ruining the party?

New method for investigating protein interaction networks - also of interest for pharmaceutical research

When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal

Researchers find ground beef packs bigger muscle-building punch than soy-based alternative

AI does not necessarily lead to more efficiency in clinical practice

Researchers analyse the effects

Superspreader fibrils caught in the act

Full-bodied cheese flavor–prediction of flavor development soon possible thanks to new method

Automated analysis of German insect diversity

DNA provides almost 32,000 species

New target to treat severe autoimmune disease

Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts can contain unusually high levels of radioactive radium

Drug discovery within the patient

Genetic analysis of bacteria from humans and animals paves the way for new active ingredients