2015 Sofja Kovalevskaja Awards granted

From soot particle filters to renewable fuels

Unravelling the chemical processes in soot particle filters reveals new ways to produce synthetic fuels

Nanoislands on silicon with switchable topological textures

Protein protects biological nitrogen fixation from oxidative stress

The protein could help to make nitrogenase usable in biotechnology and thus reduce the amount of synthetic fertiliser used

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

AI-Powered Data Analysis Uncovers Issues in Scientific Publications

Chemical Research Reports Often Contain Inaccurate Measurement Data

New process for polarity inversion of chemical compounds for precise drug synthesis

“With this research, we believe we have made a significant contribution to selective, sustainable and targeted chemical synthesis”

Polymer editing can upcycle waste into higher-performance plastics

More valuable properties than the raw material

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

Successful synthesis of the material COF-999

Global Trust in Science Remains Strong

Global survey spanning 68 countries

Autonomous AI Assistant to Build Nanostructures

“We want to develop a self-learning AI system that positions individual molecules quickly, specifically and in the right orientation, and all this completely autonomously”

Watching the oscillations of an electron sea

Scientists observe and control ultrafast surface waves on graphene

Land ahoy! — Experiments at GSI/FAIR reveal the shoreline of the island of stability of superheavy elements

Efficient energy transport through covalent organic frameworks

New prospects for the development of sustainable organic materials in photocatalysis and optoelectronics

Inorganic and biocatalysts work together to reduce CO2

In a hybrid cascade, climate-damaging CO2 is turned back into valuable methanol

Novel graphene ribbons poised to advance quantum technologies

Researchers develop breakthrough one-step flame retardant for cotton textiles

The non-toxic coating offers safer solutions against fire for everyday materials, protecting lives and property

Unlocking the potential of lithium-sulfur batteries

Researchers develop electrolyte additives for enhanced energy storage: “Synchrotron techniques provide powerful tools for characterizing battery materials”

High Performance in Frosty Conditions

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

Breakthrough Discovery in Thermoelectrics: Magnetic Fields Enhance Cooling Efficiency of Topological Materials

A New Approach for Effective Low-Temperature Thermoelectric Cooling

Pioneering new tool will spur advances in catalysis

An automated analytical method to speed the discovery process in single atom catalysts

New method turns e-waste to gold

Electronics waste is a literal gold mine

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

Without any carbon footprint

From CO2 to acetaldehyde: Towards greener industrial chemistry

This breakthrough tackles two environmental issues at once

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

Case Western Reserve University researcher advances zinc-sulfur battery technology

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

BASF to sell Styrodur® business

Achieving better photovoltaic materials faster with AI

How machine learning greatly accelerates the search for new semiconducting molecules for perovskite solar cells

Optimising the processing of plastic waste

Analysing materials in real time

Electric fungi: The biobattery that needs to be fed

Microbiology meets electrical engineering

How machine learning can help predict the spectral properties of materials

High Performance in Frosty Conditions

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

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

Copying Made Easy: A universal isothermal DNA amplification method

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

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

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

Tuberculosis research: promising new active agent

A novel antibiotic

Mintel publishes global food and drink trends for 2025

New research leads to sensors that detect contaminants in water

Cooperation of Ghost-Driving Genes

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

Food supplements - facts and information needed instead of uncertainty

High-resolution microscope built from LEGO and bits of phone

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

Electric fungi: The biobattery that needs to be fed

Microbiology meets electrical engineering

Valensina Group strengthens top management at the beginning of the year

'Breathing' enzymes in fast motion

Researchers watch work of an enzyme in unprecedented detail

Skin cancer: mode of action of combination immunotherapy decoded

Why a long-established combination therapy against black skin cancer works better than the individual active ingredients

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

Team discovers how Zika virus causes fetal brain damage

Does coffee prevent head and neck cancer?

Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect

Strengthening Filling Technology: Fricke strategically reorganizes business unit

Bundling expertise for more innovation and customer proximity

How machine learning can help predict the spectral properties of materials

BioMed X Institute launches new cancer collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo

Call for proposals from researchers around the world to take part in this ambitious project

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..."

Identifying microbial species

New Approach in Cancer Therapy

With Innovative Mechanism-of-Action for Ferroptosis Induction

Unilever sells pasta sauce range

Tomato al Gusto and Speciale al Gusto in Germany to Casalasco Group

New material could improve safety for first responders to chemical hazards

Carbon nanofibers assembled into photonic crystals change color as activated charcoal filters become saturated with dangerous vapors

Bioreactor Allows Automated Long-Term Culturing of Stem Cells

Smart food drying techniques with AI enhance product quality and efficiency

Versatile and reliable SARS-CoV-2 antibody assay

Automated microarray rapid test for detecting SARS-CoV-2 antibodies