Artificial tongue made from polymer gel

Electrochemistry captures coffee’s taste, powering a more consistent cup

University of Oregon researchers find a way to measure the flavor profile of coffee

Are critical raw materials for EVs less critical than previously thought?

A 15-year analysis identifies four innovation leaps that repeatedly reshaped which raw materials the market relies on

Biological recycling of electronic waste shows great potential

Microbes and algae as treasure hunters

Polar air and tea: TUW invention makes environmental pollutants measurable

Fine dust in the air or nanoparticles in water - with an amazing new technology from TU Wien, tiny quantities of a wide variety of substances can be detected in a short space of time

Efficiently destroy short-chain PFAS

UFZ team develops process for removing perfluorobutanoic acid from water

Nanofiltration: effectively removing glyphosate from water

Nanoparticles enable new combinations of previously immiscible metals

Breakthrough in the simulation of complex quantum systems

A new method overcomes fundamental resolution limits and may provide insights into high-temperature superconductivity

The dynamic heart of Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts

Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃ continuously switches between two structural states during operation — and that may be the key to its activity

Short circuits in solid-state batteries: the mechanism finally proven

Using cryo-electron microscopy under vacuum, a Max Planck team has resolved a decade-long debate on dendrite-induced cracking

When molecules react: New software visualizes biological processes in motion

KIMMDY could help us better understand biological and chemical processes in the future

New Sustainable Polymer Class Discovered

The new triblock copolymers can encapsulate heat-sensitive enzymes—an approach to breaking down microplastics

New AI Method Captures Long-Range Atomic Interactions in Complex Molecules

Google DeepMind, BIFOLD and TU Berlin Tackle a Core Bottleneck in Atomistic Simulation

Researchers show how simple magnets can help solve a complex problem

Magnetic fields assist in recovering valuable metals from waste

From lab to industry: 3D printing accelerates the future of lithium batteries

A major review highlights the potential, the pitfalls, and different perspectives of 3D printing's role in manufacturing lithium batteries

Mind the gap! Semiconductor industry is relying on the wrong materials

The solution: “zipper” materials

Tire abrasion accounts for a third of marine plastic: researchers and start-up develop solutions to combat microplastics

Bubble technology in rainwater clarifiers and a manta-inspired washing machine filter to catch microplastics early on

New AI system extracts numerical data from academic texts, freeing researchers from routine tasks

The Quinex framework automatically structures quantitative data and is designed to help manage the growing flood of data

Deep brines in northern Germany could be among Europe's largest lithium resources

Project RoLiXX aims to develop extraction methods that work even under high-salinity conditions

A chance discovery in the lab earns a startup a NATO grant

How the University of Kiel supports researchers from the initial invention report through to the spin-off

Biodegradable barrier coating developed for paper packaging

DOMO chemical plant in Leuna saved

"This was a last-minute rescue in a procedure that was unusual in every respect"

Merck Acquires JSR Chromatography Business

Broadens downstream purification portfolio with next-generation Protein A chromatography for scalable manufacturing

Green hydrogen from sunlight and water - without electrolyzers and without electricity

Photreon, a spin-off from KIT, is developing a photoreactor panel that enables direct solar hydrogen production

Electrochemical Process Enables Recovery of Valuable Raw Materials

Vacuum pump without motor: Thin films - the stuff new pumps are made of

Research team presents vacuum pump prototype with double film drive - spin-off mateligent brings the technology to industry

Short circuits in solid-state batteries: the mechanism finally proven

Using cryo-electron microscopy under vacuum, a Max Planck team has resolved a decade-long debate on dendrite-induced cracking

A turning point for Europe’s resource sovereignty: tozero launches production of lithium and other critical raw materials

Industrial demo plant represents one of the fastest scale-ups in battery recycling to date

Scientists discover new way metals bind oxygen, possibly starting ‘new chapter’ in chemistry

Neodymium binds dioxygen via pi interactions — a first for lanthanide chemistry

IBU-tec is setting up LFP production without Chinese technology

New plant to produce 15,000 tonnes of European battery material, with a significantly lower carbon footprint than Chinese processes

1.7 trillion euros of high-tech potential lies untapped in Germany

Germany is at risk of falling behind in the technology competition - but six key technologies could change that

Innovative coating for hydrogen components

Further development of titanium coating for composite bipolar plates

Start-up AveThera acquires Fraunhofer site for biologics production

The young biotech company takes over pharmaceutical biotechnology unit including employees

Good Friday fish in the sustainability check

DNA steps out of the "blueprint" role to become an active "field agent"

1.7 trillion euros of high-tech potential lies untapped in Germany

Germany is at risk of falling behind in the technology competition - but six key technologies could change that

Paulaner develops a beer specifically for the Chinese market for the first time

Paulaner drives international growth through a strategic partnership with Tsingtao in China

Development of a rapid test for diagnosing hard-to-treat VRE Bacteria

Parents' consumption of artificial sweeteners could affect their children's metabolism

Sucralose and stevia alter gene expression even in the second generation

Ever heard of the barunut?

gebana brings the baruna nut to Europe as a novel food

The olive as a laboratory

A new analytical approach predicts the quality of olive oil before it is extracted

More immune protection, less dominance: A new phase in the corona-development?

For the first time, no new variant is replacing the dominant strains – BA.3.2 mainly infects children

Conscious, sophisticated enjoyment outlasts the quick rush

BOAR Gin® demonstrates that a decline in alcohol consumption can also offer opportunities for producers of high-quality spirits

Skoltech startup outpaces Nobel Prize-winning AI in virtual drug screening

Ligand Pro has made screening more than 30 times faster: AI model makes large-scale virtual screening viable for mid-sized labs

Helium shortage jeopardizes pharmaceutical production

Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has consequences for drug production and drug supply

Films and coatings made from chitin-containing residues

Biorefinery for the processing of chitin and production of high-quality chitosan

Merck Acquires JSR Chromatography Business

Broadens downstream purification portfolio with next-generation Protein A chromatography for scalable manufacturing

No need to pull all-nighters here: this laboratory plans its own experiments

KIWI Biolab at TU Berlin combines robots, analysis devices and AI - and uses them to carry out even complex experiments fully automatically

Kitchen hygiene when handling eggs: Not just relevant at Easter

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness

A new primate model provides significant opportunities for future gene therapies

Dynamic42 and EPO Close the Gap in Brain Cancer Research

Strategic collaboration integrates organ-on-chip technology into preclinical glioblastoma research to improve translational relevance

Change in management and in the European service business at HOBART

Growth in visitor numbers, full halls, clear future topics: analytica 2026 sets standards

AI and automation as innovation drivers for the industry

New treatment approach against sepsis discovered

Amazonian cocoa could become a superfood

Brazilian researchers discovered glycine betaine and proline in unroasted beans as natural cell protectors

Lipid Identification: Chemical Fingerprint Instead of Dye

New process developed to produce universal blood plasma for all blood groups

Revolution in emergency medicine

German food tech company secures €8 million to combat food waste

Foodforecast aims to scale AI technology for ultra-fresh food

Automation and robotics drive growth in the laboratory

Skills shortage and efficiency pressure accelerate automation

How old are we really?

Blood test reveals biological age

More meat, lower risk of dementia: study reveals gene-dependent effect

Among carriers of the APOE4 variant, high meat consumption was associated with a significantly slower rate of cognitive decline

Brain tumor spread in the living brain observed live for the first time

Three-photon microscopy reveals: immune cells of the brain actively influence how far the tumor advances