Polymer films mimic nature’s iridescence

PFAS: A novel path to breaking down “forever chemicals”

A new catalyst capable of cleaving strong carbon-fluorine bonds has been developed – potential use in pharmaceutical production

Turning poison into a source of energy

A research team lhas succeeded in genetically manipulating the microorganism T. kivui to metabolize carbon monoxide

Precision landing in the atomic lattice - new ways to improve catalysis and gas detection

Innovative combination of methods allows precise localization of individual atoms in ultra-thin materials

Chemists discover simple way to build bigger molecules – one carbon at a time

This breakthrough method could accelerate drug discovery and the design of complex chemical products

Magnetism guides individual atoms

Potential for controlled atomic movement in nanotechnology and data storage

Material substitution: artificial intelligence helps in the search for alternatives

Intelligent system searches scientific publications for substitutes for critical raw materials, e.g. in batteries

Like in Mission Impossible: Self-Destructing Bacteria Battery

Researchers develop dissolvable biobattery using probiotics for bioresorbable electronics that can degrade in the body

Insects as mini molecule-making factories, marking a breakthrough in chemical engineering

Caterpillar factories produce fluorescent nanocarbons

Green hydrogen from Africa much more costly than previously assumed

Imports without guarantees are not competitive

Energy Transition – Sustainable, Low-cost Batteries for the Electric Vehicles of Tomorrow

Fraunhofer IWS Researchers Awarded with Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2025

New 3D-printing method makes two materials from one resin

Innovative material responds differently to UV versus visible light

Two plant species invent the same chemically complex and medically interesting substance

Different building blocks: The plants use similar chemical pathways to biosynthesize these compounds, but use different starting materials and enzymes

New method for sustainable recycling of rare earths from electrolysers

Turning old into new

Memory matters for quantum atomic motion on metals

New findings with implications for heterogeneous catalysis and energy storage

New Prospects for Green Ammonia

Study provides a blueprint for load-flexible production plant – and lower costs

AI: A Game Changer for Plastic Packaging

Circular economy for packaging

Ultra-thin lenses that make infrared light visible

Researchers have achieved this using a special metal-oxide lens material called lithium niobate and through nanoscale pattern, stamped into the material

Seals Without PFAS, Lubricated with Water

Plans for a spin-off that markets these developments are already in the pipeline

Triple Keys for High Security

Very secure and highly efficient: encryption and decryption with luminescent perovskites

Green hydrogen: MXene boosts the effectiveness of catalysts

Promising path to a new class of catalysts

Metal nonwovens: material for the batteries of the future

Start-up commercializes nonwoven electrodes: "With our technology, we have the chance to catch up with Asian manufacturers and be better"

Glyphosate can come from detergent additives

Research team produces evidence of a previously unknown source of the controversial herbicide in bodies of water

How gas bubbles influence hydrogen production

New findings are relevant for all electrolysis processes

Solid-state batteries: powerful alternative to lithium-ion batteries developed

Revolution through liquid alkali metal anodes

Artificial intelligence in modern chemistry: comparison between humans and machines

"The possibilities of artificial intelligence in Chemistry are attracting increasing interest - so we wanted to find out how good these models really are"

New study on the global race for future battery technologies

Europe and the United States risk falling behind

New Prospects for Green Ammonia

Study provides a blueprint for load-flexible production plant – and lower costs

akeno receives 4.5 million euros for real-time production planning

From BASF project to international rollout

Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Nominees for the Innovation Award Unveiled

Lab in a tube: Monitoring soil chemistry without disturbing it

Green hydrogen from Africa much more costly than previously assumed

Imports without guarantees are not competitive

Personal space chemistry suppressed by perfume and body lotion indoors

New study shows that the human oxidation field generated by people indoors is substantially influenced by personal care products

Artificial sweeteners cause confusion in the brain

Artificial sugar substitutes stimulate the appetite in the brain and influence the ability to make decisions

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

analytica expands its international network to the USA

US laboratory market with top growth forecasts

How aging changes the blood system

A few stem cells, or “clones”, outcompete their neighbours and gradually take over blood production

Pineapple juice is scarce and expensive due to a small harvest

New Body-Fluid Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease Discovered

A misfolded protein facilitates reliable diagnosis even in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease in body fluids

Cancer cells have an Achilles heel

"This basic research can form the basis for new therapeutic strategies against cancer"

Mondelēz International Continues Progress Against “Snacking Made Right” Priorities

Lab in a tube: Monitoring soil chemistry without disturbing it

Survival trick: Pathogen taps iron source in immune cells

“Only by understanding the survival strategies of pathogens can we find effective ways to combat infections”

Label battle: Paulaner wins in dispute against Karlsberg brewery

New Microscope Brings Glowing Cells into Focus

A New Tool for Studying Life in Motion

Newly identified group of nerve cells in the brain regulates bodyweight

Potential for novel obesity treatments

Scientists identify synthetic chemicals in food as a major blind spot in public health

Understanding carbon traps

Physical probing of a promising material shows exactly how it locks CO₂ into place

New hope against superbugs: A completely new molecule has been identified

Promising antibiotic candidate discovered

A new method identifies rancid hazelnuts without removing them from the bag

Waters Acquires Halo Labs, Expanding Biological Analysis Portfolio

Tumor profiling: 43,000 data points against melanoma

Data-driven personalized treatments are about to become a reality

Replacing animal products with plant-based foods leads to weight loss in people with type 1 diabetes

Bruker Announces Acquisition of biocrates

The acquisition further enhances Bruker’s MS-based metabolomics solutions

Billion-Dollar Deal for Cancer Antibody: BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb Join Forces

"...an asset with significant potential for transforming the standard of care for patients with solid tumors"

Design2Market: New delivery box for Frittenwerk in just 6 weeks

Significant breakthrough in the chemistry of fluorinated compounds

Overcoming the “Fluoro Wall”: Researchers observe tunneling effect of heavy atoms for the first time

Silent X chromosome awakens with age

New explanation for sex differences in age-related diseases

Meat consumption remains at a low level

ProVeg speaks of "intermediate plateau" and underlines call for a future nutrition plan

QIAGEN acquires Genoox

"As part of QIAGEN, we can together drive the next wave of precision medicine"

Yeast Produces Human DNase1 for the First Time

The human protein is currently produced only in mammalian cells with considerable effort and money

Ready for summer with the PINK LEMONADE from waterdrop®

Ultra-thin lenses that make infrared light visible

Researchers have achieved this using a special metal-oxide lens material called lithium niobate and through nanoscale pattern, stamped into the material