Photocatalytic regeneration of NADH using diatom-inspired chemistry

Breakthrough in materials research: The metal that does not expand

An alloy of several metals has been developed that shows practically no thermal expansion over an extremely large temperature interval

Walk like a … gecko?

Animal footpads inspire a polymer that sticks to ice

From bowling balls to hip joints: Chemists create recyclable alternative to durable plastics

“We’ve spent 100 years trying to make polymers that last forever, and we’ve realized that’s not actually a good thing”

A spintronic view of the effect of chiral molecules

Researchers verified the chiral-induced spin selectivity effect, i.e., the influence of chiral molecules on spin, using spintronic analytical techniques

Flower power: lavender oil for longer-lasting sodium-sulfur batteries

Nano-cages made of linalool and sulfur increase the service life and storage capacity of sodium-sulfur batteries

Chemical looping turns environmental waste into fuel

Study finds low-carbon system boosts chemical efficiency

Insights into the Nanoworld: Volker Deckert Receives the 2025 Lamb Award

A Pioneer in Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

Quantum technology and AI: the key to safe second-life applications for lithium-ion batteries

Innovative rapid test method for precise determination of battery condition for industrial use

Novel bifunctional catalyst enables new applications

"Activation" of molecules by catalysts with two reactive sites

Green phosphonate chemistry – Does it exist?

European Consortium Launches DELYCIOUS Research Project to Optimize Operation of Renewable Hydrogen Production Units

New avenues in quantum research: supramolecular qubit candidates detected

The Franco-German research team shows that supramolecular chemistry enables efficient spin communication through hydrogen bonds

The Secret Life of Catalysts

New Discoveries in Chemical Reactions

Progress Toward a New Generation of Rechargeable Batteries

Redox mediator improves performance and lifespan of Li-O2 batteries

Terahertz pulses induce chirality in a non-chiral crystal

"This discovery opens up new possibilities for the dynamical control of matter at the atomic level"

New design makes aluminum batteries last longer

“This new Al-ion battery design shows the potential for a long-lasting, cost-effective and high-safety energy storage system”

Imaging with attosecond short X-ray flashes

Breakthrough opens the door to visualising ultrafast processes, such as chemical reactions, with unprecedented temporal precision

Weaving a net or fabric battery for use in seawater

Flexible, yarn-like batteries can be knit or woven into various shapes

Fighting Chemical Pollution Water: Purification using Algae

Fossil remains of diatoms can efficiently remove contaminants from water after being chemically modified

Artificial Photosynthesis Decoded

How Carbon Nitride Splits Water (and Enables Green Hydrogen)

New method turns e-waste to gold

Electronics waste is a literal gold mine

From CO2 to acetaldehyde: Towards greener industrial chemistry

This breakthrough tackles two environmental issues at once

BASF to sell Styrodur® business

Trash to treasure: Leveraging industrial waste to store energy

First time unwanted organic waste product used in redox flow battery research

New protective coating can improve battery performance

A universal solution with indirect climate protection

Electric fungi: The biobattery that needs to be fed

Microbiology meets electrical engineering

How to recycle CO2 from flue gases

Design and process control are the be-all and end-all when it comes to reducing CO2 from flue gases or the atmosphere

High Performance in Frosty Conditions

Materials with negative thermal expansion as electrodes for lithium-ion batteries

Sustainable battery use: Over eight million euros investment for Circunomics

GET Fund and Schaeffler AG invest in young Mainz-based company

Removing microplastics with engineered bacteria

Researchers altered bacteria found in wastewater treatment, where microplastics can enter environment

Artificial Photosynthesis Decoded

How Carbon Nitride Splits Water (and Enables Green Hydrogen)

International research team finds new material for extracting CO2 from air and exhaust gases

Successful synthesis of the material COF-999

Groundbreaking technology can turn cancer cells back into normal cells

Research findings have been transferred to the start-up biotech company BioRevert

Kirin Holdings presents the "Electric Salt Spoon" with innovative flavor technology

New gadget presented at CES 2025

Biotage AB and McMaster University sign joint agreement to develop new chemistry platform

Insight into schizophrenia disease mechanisms found in the eye

Impaired neuronal connectivity in the retina

Ferrero launches nutella Plant-Based on the German market just in time for Vegan January

A fast, non-destructive test for 2-dimensional materials

Revolution in biotechnology: CO2 becomes food

Breakthrough bioprocess turns CO2 and electricity into high-protein food

‘True food’ research database offers rankings for 50,000 processed foods

Identifying microbial species

Tuberculosis research: promising new active agent

A novel antibiotic

Valensina Group strengthens top management at the beginning of the year

Insight into enzyme's 3-D structure could cut biofuel costs

Electric fungi: The biobattery that needs to be fed

Microbiology meets electrical engineering

Mintel publishes global food and drink trends for 2025

Biologist enhances use of bioinformatic tools and achieves precision in genetic annotation

Crucell acquires ChromaGenics to strengthen its strategic position in protein production technology

Food supplements - facts and information needed instead of uncertainty

Nanoscale ruler reveals organization of the cell membrane

Freiburg biologists measure distances and the arrangement of membrane molecules in nanometer range

Novel vaccine against a range of diseases caused by the Epstein-Barr virus

Start-up “EBViously“ announces first details of its EBV vaccine candidate

Sugar tax harms Red Bull and not Pure Bio Energy Drink

Epigenomics AG: Clinical Study Shows Lead Biomarker for Lung Cancer also works in Blood

Biomarker mSHOX2 could accelerate diagnostic work-up of patients with suspected lung cancer

Numerous World’s First Scientific Breakthroughs on Path to De-Extinction

Colossal Secures $200M in Series C Funding From TWG Global

What we eat affects our health — and can alter how our genes function

"We found a direct link between eating fiber and modulation of gene function that has anti-cancer effects..."

Researchers create nanoscale sensors to better see how high pressure affects materials

Cooperation of Ghost-Driving Genes

A groundbreaking study makes a decisive contribution to understanding how genes are regulated

How AI is transforming Unilever Ice Cream’s end-to-end supply chain

A miniature magnetic resonance imager made of diamond

Quantum sensors make microscale NMR spectroscopy possible

Start-up unveils next frontier in drug discovery and therapeutic innovation

ThirdLaw Molecular launches its groundbreaking platform for targeted drug discovery with a 4.5-billion molecule DNA-encoded library of Spiroligomer™ macromolecules

Strengthening Filling Technology: Fricke strategically reorganizes business unit

Bundling expertise for more innovation and customer proximity

New tool for tracking 'kiss-and-run' communication between cells