Scientists harness the power of pee

Chemists invent a more efficient way to extract lithium from mining sites, oil fields, used batteries

Success in optimizing the new process for extraction speed and efficiency could be a game-changer for the domestic lithium supply

Electrochemistry Paves the Way: Sustainable Synthesis Method Reveals N-Hydroxy Modifications for Pharmaceuticals

Closing knowledge gaps - new findings on heterocycles

Trash to treasure – researchers turn metal waste into catalyst for hydrogen

Particle surface properties and their understanding - a trend also among young scientists

Three candidates nominated for the LUM Science Prize YSA in June 2024

Eco-friendly textiles without PFAS

"The technology is environmentally friendly and also has interesting economic potential"

Chemists pioneer work to reduce carbon emissions

“My team and I have been hard at work trying to find more sustainable ways to separate, purify and trap ethylene..."

Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water

The material has a unique intertwined polymer network that can bind the contaminants and degrade them using UV light irradiation

Improving sodium ion batteries with mechanically robust nanocellular graphene

Tiny plastic particles are found everywhere

Research leads to awareness

New ways to fine tune electrochemistry

Scientists have found new paths to steer and optimize electrochemical processes

Discovery brings all-solid-state sodium batteries closer to practical use

Process that can lead to mass synthesis yields solid sulfide electrolyte with world’s highest reported sodium ion conductivity

New computer-aided strategy for assessing the applicability of chemical reactions

Counteracting subjective bias in studies on the production of new chemical compounds

Breakthrough for next-generation digital displays

In addition to the screen reacting to touch, light, fingerprints and the user’s pulse, the device can also be charged through the screen

How scientists are accelerating chemistry discoveries with automation

New statistical-modeling workflow may help advance drug discovery and synthetic chemistry

Tests confirm quality of purified graphite from used lithium-ion batteries

Important step for the Circular Economy

Novel UV Broadband Spectrometer Revolutionises Air Pollutant Analysis

The laser-based technology developed at TU Graz enables the continual real-time analysis of air pollutants and their interaction with other gases and sunlight

Better battery manufacturing: Robotic lab vets new reaction design strategy

Mixing unconventional ingredients in just the right order can make complex materials with fewer impurities

Protecting art and passwords with biochemistry

New technology is based on a pool of one hundred million different DNA molecules and protects against counterfeiting

Advanced imaging techniques on a semiconductor material reveal ‘surprising’ hidden activity

"This surprising and previously overlooked observation completely changes how we need to view this technology"

How mosquito larva guts could help create highly specific insecticides

Did you know that the world’s deadliest animal is the mosquito?

Battery material for the sodium-ion revolution

C1 proves continuous green methanol production process in record time, confirming predictions from quantum chemistry

Start-up sets a new standard in green methanol production while tripling innovation speed with the predictive power of quantum chemistry

More efficient, lighter, more sustainable: researchers develop next-generation batteries

Completely new approach

A breakthrough in all-solid-state battery technology, enhancing the performance of the lithium from the bottom

Sustainable plastics from agricultural waste

The production of these materials is now being scaled up by the EPFL spin-off, Bloom Biorenewables, in an effort to get them into the market

Improving battery production processes

EU project for efficient and sustainable European production of lithium-ion batteries

Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health

Research shows chemicals in countless household items harm specialized cells in the brain

OQ Chemicals Declares Force Majeure for Oberhausen Products

Disruption at Raw Material Supplier

Highest power efficiency achieved in flexible solar cells using new fabrication technique

Atomic-scale semiconductor process technology and clean hydrogen technology join hands

Tests confirm quality of purified graphite from used lithium-ion batteries

Important step for the Circular Economy

Creation of digital twins of machines in minutes

AI startup Tomorrow Things simplifies and accelerates complex digitalisation of machines: EUR 1.5 million in seed funding

Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health

Research shows chemicals in countless household items harm specialized cells in the brain

Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts can contain unusually high levels of radioactive radium

Nosy chemistry

New portable chemical nose can identify a broad range of chemicals

Sustainable plastics from agricultural waste

The production of these materials is now being scaled up by the EPFL spin-off, Bloom Biorenewables, in an effort to get them into the market

The monkey shoulder gives the bottle a fresh look for an even more stylish sip

Chemical analyses faster and more precise than ever before

A new spectroscopy method: Ultra-short light pulses enable high-precision "artificial nose"

The mother's protein intake affects the newborn's face

"The findings emphasize the importance of maintaining a well-balanced diet during pregnancy, with particular attention to protein intake"

Food supplements: what to look out for

BVL advocates careful handling of food supplements and gives tips on how to buy them safely - especially online

Novel UV Broadband Spectrometer Revolutionises Air Pollutant Analysis

The laser-based technology developed at TU Graz enables the continual real-time analysis of air pollutants and their interaction with other gases and sunlight

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

GEA adds proven AI solution to its portfolio with acquisition of CattleEye

Acquisition underscores GEA's commitment to animal health and welfare as part of its Next Generation Farming strategy

Artificial intelligence boosts super-resolution microscopy

New generative model calculates images more efficient than established approaches

Memory self-test via smartphone can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

German-US research team and Magdeburg-based start-up have proven that memory problems can be recognised using an app

Sweet success: researchers crack sugarcane’s complex genetic code

Scientists created a highly accurate reference genome for one of the most important modern crops and found a rare example of how genes confer disease resistance in plants

Bacteria beyond Earth?

Signs of life detectable in single ice grains emitted from moons orbiting Saturn and Jupiter

Hypoallergenic pets: dream or reality?

Luxembourg Institute of Health navigates the science behind supposed ‘sneeze-free’ animals

Milk on ice: Antarctic time capsule of whole milk powder sheds light on the enduring qualities—and evolution—of dairy products past and present

A new Journal of Dairy Science® comparative study demonstrates that the milk powder fueling our ancestors is remarkably similar to the milk powder we enjoy today

Flexible microspectrometer for mobile applications

Fraunhofer IOF presents high-resolution spectral measurements with miniaturized optics

Gut microbiota and antibiotics: Missing puzzle piece discovered

HIRI scientists identify small RNA that influences the sensitivity of the intestinal pathogen Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron to certain antibiotics

An avocado a day may improve overall diet quality

analytica 2024 confirms its position as the world’s leading trade fair for the laboratory sector

Focus on digitalization and sustainability in the lab of the future

Possible billion-euro deal: Novo Nordisk wants to acquire MHH spin-off

Green light from the antitrust authorities

Rügenwalder Mühle allows the family holding Pfeifer & Langen to acquire a majority stake

Discovery of the first fractal molecule in nature

‘We stumbled on this structure completely by accident and almost couldn’t believe what we saw when we first took images of it using an electron microscope’

Interaction between metabolic health and healthy aging supported

“It was very exciting for us to discover a longevity intervention that is effective in late life"

A game changer for the potato industry discovered

Researchers solve crucial cold-induced sweetening problem in potato production

Non-destructive on-site analysis of organic substances using a small modular spectrometer platform

A compact and cost-effective alternative to expensive benchtop devices based on line sensors

Presence of nicotine and antidepressants detected in Antarctic waters

A study with the participation of IDAEA and IGME locates organic contaminants derived from human activity in inland and coastal waters of the frozen continent

Planted Launches first-of-its-kind fermented Steak & Expands Production

The better steak: 97% less CO₂e than its animal counterpart

Fraunhofer IPMS develops new multi-sensor system for water analysis

New standards in the assessment of water quality