Nitrogen’s role in electrocatalysts

New Microscopy tool for energy research

Technique allows scientists to explore the properties of photoelectrodes more precisely

No data, no risk?

How the monitoring of chemicals in the environment shapes the perception of risks

Sevenfold boost in lifespan of anode-free all-solid-state batteries using MoS₂ thin films

Employing cost-effective MoS₂ thin films in place of expensive noble metals resolves issues of non-uniform lithium plating and interfacial instability in anode-free all-solid-state batteries

How air pollution shapes the methane budget

“The atmosphere is a highly non-linear and complex chemical system”

Expanding the border of superheavy nuclei

New seaborgium isotope discovered

AI paves the way towards green cement

AI model generates concrete recipe suggestions within seconds – like a digital cookbook

Metal-organic Frameworks with Metallic Conductivity

Researchers produce MOF thin film with genuine metallic conductivity for the first time – prospects for the electronics of the future

Sustainable, manganese-based phosphors

Manganese instead of rare earths

Small but Mighty: Miniaturized Hydrogen Production

“We asked the biologically somewhat crazy question of whether we can’t just find a shortcut and let ferredoxin produce hydrogen”

How chemical bonds are formed: Observing energy flow in real time

Femtosecond spectroscopy makes chemical processes visible

Renewable gas from hydrogen and CO₂

New sorption-enhanced methanation plant at Empa

Zinc–iodine battery with outstanding stability now a reality

Chemists produce hexa-nitrogen for the first time - the most energy-rich substance ever formed

"...a huge advance in nitrogen chemistry": future application as environmentally friendly energy storage conceivable

Roadmap for linking CO2 sources and sinks using electrochemical processes

Opportunities, challenges and potential for improvement in the large-scale integration of CO2 sources and electrolyzers

Solving two battery challenges with one atom-scale catalyst

“This work is significant because it solves two long-standing problems in lithium–oxygen batteries using a single material”

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

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

Chemists produce hexa-nitrogen for the first time - the most energy-rich substance ever formed

"...a huge advance in nitrogen chemistry": future application as environmentally friendly energy storage conceivable

How gas bubbles influence hydrogen production

New findings are relevant for all electrolysis processes

New study on the global race for future battery technologies

Europe and the United States risk falling behind

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"

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"

New Prospects for Green Ammonia

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

Green hydrogen from Africa much more costly than previously assumed

Imports without guarantees are not competitive

Stronger together: Interlocked electrodes push silicon battery lifespan beyond limits

In practical terms, this means electric vehicles can travel farther and smartphones can operate longer using the same-sized battery

Lab in a tube: Monitoring soil chemistry without disturbing it

Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Nominees for the Innovation Award Unveiled

What we really breathe in

Filtered car emissions turn toxic after sunlight exposure

How aging changes the blood system

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

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

New Microscope Brings Glowing Cells into Focus

A New Tool for Studying Life in Motion

Cancer cells have an Achilles heel

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

Pineapple juice is scarce and expensive due to a small harvest

analytica expands its international network to the USA

US laboratory market with top growth forecasts

Newly identified group of nerve cells in the brain regulates bodyweight

Potential for novel obesity treatments

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

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

Tumor profiling: 43,000 data points against melanoma

Data-driven personalized treatments are about to become a reality

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

Lab in a tube: Monitoring soil chemistry without disturbing it

Hold the cream and sugar: black coffee linked to lower risk of death

Benefits diminished with additives

Ready for summer with the PINK LEMONADE from waterdrop®

Bruker Announces Acquisition of biocrates

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

Artificial sweeteners cause confusion in the brain

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

Mondelēz International Continues Progress Against “Snacking Made Right” Priorities

Waters Acquires Halo Labs, Expanding Biological Analysis Portfolio

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

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

Colorectal cancer screening via smartphone?

App-based early detection is as accurate as laboratory tests and could motivate more people to undergo screening

Eating more sweet food may not sway sweet preference

Randomized controlled trial shows that eating more — or less — sweet-tasting foods didn’t change how much people liked sweet flavors

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

Promising antibiotic candidate discovered

Possible anti-aging compounds found in blood bacteria

These findings could lead to new treatments for aging skin

Label battle: Paulaner wins in dispute against Karlsberg brewery

Significant breakthrough in the chemistry of fluorinated compounds

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

Yeast Produces Human DNase1 for the First Time

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

The EPO unveils the top 10 innovators of the first standalone edition of the Young Inventors Prize 2025

Prize recognises innovators under 30 who are tackling Global Challenges through groundbreaking science and technology

Tumor diagnostics: AI model detects more than 170 types of cancer

Looking into the genome instead of into the tissue