ECHA publishes three Transitional Guidance documents concerning biocides

ECHA observes a fall in hazardous chemicals trade in 2024

The decline is mainly due to reduced volumes of exports and imports of substances containing benzene

Chemical recycling: a must-have for the future of the site

New packaging law in Germany, rules for mass balance in Brussels

The chemical-pharmaceutical industry is on a difficult path

Total sales down 1 percent compared to the previous year

Balance sheet after 5 years of the single-use plastic bag ban

Germany reduces single-use carrier bags from 57 to 31 per capita per year

Industry associations warn: Germany and Europe at risk as a battery location

Open letter to Federal Chancellor Merz: Affected industry calls for industrial policy strategy for the future of batteries

Green hydrogen from Africa much more costly than previously assumed

Imports without guarantees are not competitive

Chemistry as the key to sustainability

GDCh presents "Sustainability Strategy 2030"

How to Defossilise the Chemical Industry?

New report presents policy proposals for a Renewable Carbon Future

How can Europe boost its domestic battery production and what policy actions are needed?

Battery cell demand will highly increase by 2030

HiQ-LCA fosters industry collaboration to address data needs and drive compliance with new EU Battery Regulation

Support for carbon pricing higher than expected

Study shows that a majority of Germans would be willing to accept carbon pricing in return for a direct climate premium

Hazardous chemicals found in cosmetics

A pilot enforcement project by ECHA’s Enforcement Forum found that 6% of inspected cosmetic products contained hazardous substances banned under POPs and REACH regulations

How a carbon central bank can turn Europe into a CO2 “eater”

Carbon removal can become a game changer

Germany’s hydrogen strategy: More consistent focus on green hydrogen needed

Now is the time to establish viable hydrogen supply chains

How to Enable the Transition From Fossil to Renewable Carbon in the Chemical and Material Sector?

In a comprehensive member survey, the Renewable Carbon Initiative collected ideas and opinions

Electrification or hydrogen?

Both have distinct roles in the European energy transition

International battery policies: What strategies do the leading countries have?

Funding for battery research has increased significantly worldwide

BUND Christmas tree test 2023: Over two thirds of trees contaminated with pesticides

Environmental association calls for pesticide reduction and glyphosate restriction

EU wants to take tougher action against environmental crime

The commonly defined offenses will reportedly include serious violations of chemical regulations

10 more years for glyphosate

What the agent is all about

DOMO Chemicals Germany: Plants go into emergency operation

Negotiations with creditors for a short-term mass loan have failed

Higher, faster, further with solid-state batteries

New findings on space charge effects could improve efficiency

Photovoltaics: Molecular fine-tuning increases the efficiency of tandem solar cells

LMU researchers achieve 31.4 percent efficiency in perovskite-silicon tandem cells with targeted molecular design

Revolutionizing chemistry - reaction by reaction

New applications for familiar chemicals

New process for stable, long-lasting all-solid-state batteries

“A few more adjustments – and we could get started”

Anode-free battery doubles electric vehicle driving range

“This work represents a meaningful breakthrough...”

Scientists discover molecular ‘reshuffle’ and crack an 80-year-old conundrum

“Our findings open the door to new asymmetric transformations based on mechanistic pathways that chemists previously dismissed as inaccessible”

Chemical recycling: a must-have for the future of the site

New packaging law in Germany, rules for mass balance in Brussels

The perfect plastic?

Plant-based, fully saltwater degradable, zero microplastics

The chemical-pharmaceutical industry is on a difficult path

Total sales down 1 percent compared to the previous year

Breakthrough in carbon-based battery materials improves safety, durability, and power

New hybrid aggregate state discovered: material can be solid and liquid at the same time

Could cheese protect your brain health?

A new study links eating more high-fat cheese and cream to a lower risk of developing dementia

Potentially harmful PFAS in baking paper

Velaris acquires Markes International to expand its automated sample preparation capabilities

The company joins the Velaris family of existing brands – Skalar Analytical, LCTech, PromoChrom, EST Analytical, GERSTEL and TE Instruments

Common medicines may influence CRISPR therapy outcomes and precision cancer treatment

Large-scale drug atlas uncovers new genome editing modulators and potential therapeutic strategies for DNA repair-deficient cancers

A tastier twist: Scientists enhance the flavour of carob-based chocolate alternatives with novel methods

Sustainable successor to cocoa

Bruker consolidates ownership of TOFWERK

Expanding its mass spectrometry portfolio into new applied markets

T-CURX raises $20M Series A for non-viral CAR-T therapies

German biotech secures funding led by BiomedVC to advance clinical programs in AML and solid tumors

Foshan University pioneers nanoparticle method to curb cadmium in rice crops

Advanced Automation Technologies (AAT) to rebrand under new name - Velaris

Over the past three years, the platform has strategically acquired six leading companies in adjacent markets

Single Enzyme Failure Found to Drive Neuron Loss in Dementia

Plant-Based Protein Hydrolysates Influence Satiety in Different Ways

"...valuable insights for the development of functional foods that can contribute to reducing energy intake in a natural way"

New mass spec innovation could transform research

Innovation may improve drug target discovery while helping scientists answer long-standing questions about human health and biology

Stopping immune aging: Startup receives million-dollar investment

Groundbreaking thymus-rejuvenating biologics are designed to restore immune function and promote lasting immune health throughout all stages of life

The smell of fatty foods during pregnancy promotes obesity in offspring

The brains of the offspring show similarities to those of obese adult mice

Fish freshness easily monitored with a new sensor

First ancient human herpesvirus genomes document their deep history with humans

Genomic data confirm that certain human herpesviruses became part of the human genome thousands of years ago

How healthy are Brazil nuts really?

New study elucidates trace elements in the seeds

Faster, clearer, deeper 3D imaging

Research team optimises microscope with innovative technology to benefit research and medicine

Coffee as a Staining Agent Substitute in Electron Microscopy

Researchers have proven that espresso is a favourable alternative to the highly toxic and radioactive uranyl acetate in the analysis of biological samples

How permeable are paper food packaging materials?

A new AI model combines data from laboratory tests with the laws of physics to calculate how well different types of paper protect food from flavor loss and contaminants

A new technique predicts the ripeness of fruit by analyzing leaves

The method analyzes the biochemical changes in the leaves closest to the fruit without damaging it

Beyond gene scissors: New CRISPR mechanism discovered

An unexpected discovery: Team from Würzburg, Braunschweig, and the US identifies Cas12a3 nuclease showing precise activity

Tea linked to stronger bones in older women, while coffee may pose risks

NanoTemper Introduces New Executive Leadership Team to Advance Biophysical Innovation

Team combines expertise in drug discovery and bioprocessing to accelerate therapy development

LMU spin-off obtains new funding to develop better rapid tests

“DNA origami signal amplification allows low-cost rapid tests to approach instrument-level sensitivity without changing the basic test format”

From pint to plate: scientists brew up a new way to grow meat

"This opens up exciting possibilities for scalable, sustainable meat alternatives"

Purple to White, Smooth to Prickly: Genetic Diversity of Eggplants Recorded for the First Time

Findings pave the way for more robust, climate-adapted, and high-quality varieties

No true north without sugar: food industry calls for fact-based nutrition policy