Sartomer Europe Increases Prices on Monomers and Oligomers

Rising operating costs necessitate price adjustments at Qemetica Salz

Challenges of rising energy, labor and logistics costs addressed with sustainable solutions

E-Cars Will Soon be Cheaper than Combustion Engines

Batteries and fuel cells will dominate in the future – “e-fuels” will only play a very minor role

ICIS global Petrochemical Index (IPEX) plunges to November 2003 level

BASF to increase prices for construction chemicals across Europe

Oxea Announces Price Increase for Carboxylic Acids in Europe

People willing to pay more for new biofuels

BASF to increase prices for butanediol and derivatives

World Bank Raises 2017 Oil Price Forecast

OPEC agreement to limit production seen sending prices higher

Oxea Announces Price Increases for n-Propanol and n-Propyl Acetate

Oxea Announces Price Increases for 1,3-Butylene Glycol

LANXESS: Price increase for several synthetic elastomers

Arkema announces a price increase of Specialty Polyolefins

WACKER POLYMERS to Raise Prices For Dispersions

Sartomer Europe increases prices of monomers and oligomers

BASF increases Prices for Ethanolamines in Europe

Arkema announces a price increase on its Orevac® range

Altuglas International increase prices for its acrylic sheet and blocks

Immediate price increase of 15% on the whole range of Forane HFC grades in Europe

Eastman increases Acids prices on May 1 2015

DuPont Fluoropolymer Solutions announces price increase across Europe, Middle East & Africa

Researchers Develop New Method for Producing Previously Unknown Compounds

An international research team has published a paper in the journal Nature describing a new process that simplifies the production of complex molecules

Catalyst turns greenhouse gas into an energy source

Researchers convert CO₂ into methane - newly developed catalyst exceeds industry standard

Edible biodegradable battery could replace lithium-ion batteries

Researchers develop battery material from substances found in the body

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 for the development of metal-organic frameworks

“Metal-organic frameworks have enormous potential, bringing previously unforeseen opportunities for custom-made materials with new functions”

Using fungi to produce sustainable platform chemicals

Biotech startup Biophelion is working on extracting new valuable materials from industrial waste

Researchers turn coffee and plastic waste into climate solution

“What begins with a Starbucks coffee cup and a discarded plastic water bottle can become a powerful tool in the fight against climate change...”

BASF, Porsche, and BEST successfully complete pilot project on chemical recycling

Complex waste streams from end-of-life vehicles can be processed through chemical recycling into raw materials for new vehicle components such as foam for steering wheels

Splitting water: How order and disorder direct chemical reactivity

New study reveals mechanism behind water ionization under electrochemical conditions

INEOS to close two Rheinberg plants as Europe’s chemical industry hits breaking point

The closures are the direct result of crippling energy and carbon costs, and a lack of tariff protection

CO₂ as a raw material: new process makes climate gas usable for the chemical industry

Producing industrially relevant chemicals in a resource-efficient way

KNAUER nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2026

New sensor identifies gases more accurately with a ‘speed camera’ system

Modular platform enables a wide range of applications: from early detection of diabetes and leaks in the chemical industry to freshness monitoring of fruit and vegetables

Sugary Drinks Influence the Psyche via the Intestine

Soft Drink Consumption Associated with Higher Risk of Depression

Unilever reaches new business arrangement for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel

Unilever announced it has reached a new arrangement for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel which will ensure the ice cream stays available to all consumers

An AI Robot for Pipetting

Researchers from the University of Freiburg have received an EXIST grant for their goodBot startup

Nobel Prize in Medicine for immune system guardians

Two Americans and one Japanese scientist honored for revolutionary discoveries on the balance of the immune system in autoimmune diseases

Did you know how long water lasts?

KNAUER nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2026

Antibody discovered that blocks almost all known HIV variants in neutralization assays

The discovery potentially opens up new perspectives for the prevention and treatment of HIV infections

Sweet and climate-friendly: Kaufland's first own-brand products with a cocoa-free chocolate alternative

New CRISPR method leads to a better understanding of cell functions

Novel CRISPR method makes LOF analyses much more efficient and reproducible

AI nutrition study finds "five every day" may keep the doctor away

It is important to eat a healthy diet regularly

Making yogurt with ants

How traditional practices can inspire new approaches to food science

Researchers develop ultrasmall, light-sensitive nanoparticles that could serve as contrast agents

Certain processed foods and beverages linked to declines in brain health

The results offer an important wake-up call for people who want to keep their brain sharp as they age

Plant-based diet can prolong life with type 2 diabetes

Researchers uncover high PAHs in common foods

The study reveals hidden carcinogens in cooking oils and meats using advanced QuEChERS-GC-MS detection method

Simply taste your way to flu infection

Rapid test for influenza viruses using chewing gum – without the need for a laboratory, electricity or medical personnel

Pineapple juice is scarce and expensive due to a small harvest

KNAUER acquires Labomatic and strengthens its leading position in preparative HPLC

Intermittent fasting, low carb or vegan for diabetes

What does science say?

German frozen food market remains on course for success

Strong performance in the first half of 2025

"A DNA search engine" searches through millions of data records in seconds

This can significantly accelerate research into antibiotic resistance and unknown pathogens

EUR 8 million for Berlin-based MedTech company DiaMonTech

International follow-up financing with business angels and Samsung Next

Meat is macho: Why masculinity concepts get in the way of green initiatives to cut meat and dairy consumption

Study recommends ways forward to encourage men to change their diet

Proven: Cereal Plants Absorb Nanoplastics

Labelling with gold makes particles visible

Using fungi to produce sustainable platform chemicals

Biotech startup Biophelion is working on extracting new valuable materials from industrial waste

MrBeast chocolate comes to Germany

Exclusively at EDEKA, Netto Marken-Discount and Marktkauf

How genes affect our metabolism

Better prevention of heart disease thanks to genetics

Smart Blood: How AI Reads Your Body's Aging Signals

Researchers link physical fitness to blood biomarkers, with aspartate emerging as a key player

Not so sweet: Some sugar substitutes linked to faster cognitive decline

Decline equal to 1.6 years of aging in highest consumers

Transparent artificial intelligence improves assessment of prostate cancer aggressiveness

AI speaks the language of pathologists