New CLH public consultation launched on hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde and bupirimate

Support for carbon pricing higher than expected

Study shows that a majority of Germans would be willing to accept carbon pricing in return for a direct climate premium

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

Breakthrough in zinc-based rechargeable batteries: A safer, sustainable alternative

Case Western Reserve University researcher advances zinc-sulfur battery technology

Taking a cue from lightning, eco-friendly reactor converts air and water into ammonia

Without any carbon footprint

New method turns e-waste to gold

Electronics waste is a literal gold mine

Researchers develop a new material that removes a dangerous “forever chemical,” from drinking water

Powerful technology can detect and filter out chemical linked to cancer and other health risks, potentially revolutionizing water purification efforts

From chip shop to pit stop

Scientists make cooking oil biofuel as efficient as diesel

Fresh iron from old mining sludge

Great interest in pilot plant

A thinner thermal insulation for buildings

ETH spin-off Aeroskin Tech is developing innovative thermal insulation that uses aerogel technology to insulate buildings more efficiently and more sustainably

Removing hazardous PFAS chemicals from drinking water

Researchers develop highly effective filter material

Sustainable locations for the green hydrogen economy of the future

Global Hydrogen Atlas shows potential import countries for Germany

Plastic fantastic: Green, strong and edible

Researchers have created a biodegradable composite material that might help battle the global plastic-waste crisis

Gluing with starch: bio-based adhesives for industrial applications

Replacing synthetic polymers in dispersion adhesives with modified starch products

"Superman" bacteria offer a sustainable boost to chemical production

A tailored “Superman cape” for bacteria

A new era of allergy treatment

Scientists unveil the early molecular key to curing life-threatening allergies

Color-Changing Test for Rapid Salmonella Detection

New research leads to sensors that detect contaminants in water

CRISPR-Cas technology: ETH researchers have uncovered a serious side effect

A molecule designed to make the process more efficient destroys parts of the genome

How chemical reactions deplete nutrients in plant-based drinks

Copying Made Easy: A universal isothermal DNA amplification method

Delivering medicines with microscopic flowers

Microparticles consisting of extremely thin petals can be used to transport medicines precisely via the bloodstream to tumors or blood clots

Young people most stressed about spending family time this Christmas

Interdisciplinary research team developing novel drug detection technology

New system uses software that acts like a robotic scientist

Brain tumour cells rapidly integrate into brain-wide neuronal circuits

Researchers hope to use their new findings for future therapies for glioblastomas, which are currently incurable

Rémy Martin celebrates its 300th anniversary with exclusive limited editions

Chemical analyses faster and more precise than ever before

A new spectroscopy method: Ultra-short light pulses enable high-precision "artificial nose"

A stronghold in the fight against viruses - new bacterial immune system decoded

International research team describes for the first time the structure and function of the Zorya system

Method to enhance solubility of pea protein favors its use in food and beverages

On-site food freshness testing

Near infrared spectral analysis for mobile applications

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

New: Baileys Chocolate

Baileys Chocolate opens up irresistible sales opportunities

Flexible microspectrometer for mobile applications

Fraunhofer IOF presents high-resolution spectral measurements with miniaturized optics

Abselion raises £6.6 million led by M Ventures to bring disruptive at-line protein analyser to market

Series A financing highlights the potential impact of Abselion’s technology for life science research and bioprocess development

Leader of largest US organic food fraud gets 10-year term

Spectris acquires Corporate Scientific Claisse Inc.

Concept Life Sciences and Accelero Biostructures partner to advance X-ray crystallography in early drug discovery

Up to 10 times faster drug development expected

New, simple, and natural method for producing vitamin B

Researchers at DTU have succeeded in developing a natural and simple method for producing vitamin B2

MIT gel changes color on demand

Material could lead to fast, inexpensive sensors

From chip shop to pit stop

Scientists make cooking oil biofuel as efficient as diesel

Dubai raclette: an innovative cheese inspired by the Dubai chocolate hype

Malaria pathogens under the X-ray microscope

X-ray microscopy at BESSY II reveals how antimalaria-drugs might work

Orikine Bio secures €800k in innovation research funding to advance groundbreaking autoimmune disease therapy

Orikine Bio’s technology platform is on the cusp of revolutionizing the future of immunotherapy

Why you can almost always eat the skin of fruit and vegetables without hesitation

High-resolution microscope built from LEGO and bits of phone

Research shows constructing microscope improves children’s understanding - enlightening, educational and fun