BASF to increase prices for dispersions

Import prices in June 2026: +6.1% compared with June 2025

Electricity prices rose by 70.8%, and oil prices by 32.1%—while agricultural prices fell significantly.

Middle East crisis triggers historic raw material shortages and drastic price surges

Business survey on plastic packaging and plastic films

hubergroup is raising prices in Europe due to the Middle East conflict

Drastic cost increases for resins, solvents and pigments are forcing printing ink manufacturers to take action

Rising operating costs necessitate price adjustments at Qemetica Salz

Challenges of rising energy, labor and logistics costs addressed with sustainable solutions

E-Cars Will Soon be Cheaper than Combustion Engines

Batteries and fuel cells will dominate in the future – “e-fuels” will only play a very minor role

ICIS global Petrochemical Index (IPEX) plunges to November 2003 level

BASF to increase prices for construction chemicals across Europe

Oxea Announces Price Increase for Carboxylic Acids in Europe

People willing to pay more for new biofuels

BASF to increase prices for butanediol and derivatives

World Bank Raises 2017 Oil Price Forecast

OPEC agreement to limit production seen sending prices higher

Oxea Announces Price Increases for n-Propanol and n-Propyl Acetate

Oxea Announces Price Increases for 1,3-Butylene Glycol

LANXESS: Price increase for several synthetic elastomers

Arkema announces a price increase of Specialty Polyolefins

WACKER POLYMERS to Raise Prices For Dispersions

Sartomer Europe increases prices of monomers and oligomers

BASF increases Prices for Ethanolamines in Europe

Arkema announces a price increase on its Orevac® range

Altuglas International increase prices for its acrylic sheet and blocks

Three-dimensional molecules through “domino cascade”

Chemists develop light-driven triple catalysis

Energy Transition: Electrify First—Then Use Methanol Instead of Hydrogen for the Rest

Wearable patch vibrates when it detects environmental hazards

New solutions to the PFAS problem

Research team develops methods for breaking down “forever chemicals”

Biosensor detects nanoplastics in water within minutes

Peptide-based biosensor enables direct detection of polystyrene nanoparticles

Nature as a Model for Sustainable Hydrogen Storage

How biocatalysis could improve LOHC technology

Scientists turn one of the world's most hated plastics into premium lubricant

They uncovered something far more promising than a recycling method

Germany Breaks Its Own Record for New Startups: More Than 3,000 New Startups in Just Six Months

"Germany is seeing more startups than ever—now we need to scale up"

KAIST develops ultra-precise inspection technology to prevent electric vehicle battery fires

Outstanding research into sustainable battery materials

Science Prize for Professor Birgit Esser

How Magnetic Nanoparticles Remove "Eternity Chemicals" from Water

New sample environment allows glimpse into thermocatalytic processes

"This development is a significant milestone, particularly for soft X-rays..."

MicroHarvest is building Europe's first industrial facility for microbial protein at the Leuna Chemical Park

Biotech scale-up invests a mid-double-digit million amount and creates about 25 new jobs at the site

New Strategies for Preserving Native Cocoa Varieties

Astorg completes acquisition of Microbiology business from Thermo Fisher Scientific

Former PerkinElmer CEO heads the new company

Scientists turn COVID-19 immune memory into a powerful new ally against cancer

Celloram, Inc., University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University unveil PROTEXI, a novel cancer vaccine platform advancing toward first-in-human clinical trials in sarcoma patients.

Nestlé and Platinum Equity to create Peranel, a leading player in water and premium beverages

S.Pellegrino, Perrier and Acqua Panna are to grow more independently under their own roof

New Analytical Methods Aim to Better Protect Fruit Juices from Adulteration

An IGF project is developing a multi-method approach for four fruit matrices, intended to replace existing single-method approaches

Europe: Conflicting Laws Threaten Biodiversity and Food Security

EU laws are working against the protection of pollinators that they themselves call for

Do sugar substitutes disrupt gut health and metabolism?

Study examines the emerging science suggesting a link between calorie-free sweeteners and blood sugar control

A new light on the microbiome and its metabolites

Peptide isolated from a Cerrado frog increases strawberry shelf life

Study shows that the molecule preserves the fruit's firmness without affecting its flavor and has potential as a postharvest treatment

FDA Takes Further Steps to Remove Outdated Authorizations for Color Additives in Food

Two petroleum-based food dyes lose FDA approval or face revocation

Shimadzu acquires European electron microscopy pioneer for $711 million

The combination is set to deliver complete solutions for semiconductors, life sciences and materials science

Novo Nordisk and AWS enter strategic partnership to accelerate drug discovery through AI

New AI hub in London brings together engineers, AI specialists and scientists to reduce the time to market for future medicines

300 beverage companies call for: No sugar tax on beverages

Five industry associations are warning of price increases and questioning the effectiveness of the planned tax in terms of public health policy.

$400 million deal: Eurofins acquires Element Materials Technology's Life Sciences Testing Services business in North America

The transaction involves biopharma, environmental, and food testing

Vitamin B3 for the gut: From basic discovery to clinical translation

Innovation Transfer Award recognizes a long-standing collaboration

Plant-based supermarket products contain twice as many additives as animal-based equivalents

A UK study analysed 71 like-for-like product pairs and counted 199 additives in plant-based items versus 100 in animal-based ones

Laser spectroscopy helps reveal hidden nuclear properties in fermium

First high-precision measurements of the fermium-255 nucleus validate modern nuclear models and advance the search for superheavy elements

Visugromab Overcomes Resistance to Cancer Immunotherapy

Antibody Shows Long-Lasting Remissions After Failure of Established Cancer Immunotherapies

According to the report, one in five cups of coffee contains toxic pesticide residues

An analysis by four organizations shows that 59 percent of the active ingredients in pesticides used in coffee cultivation are banned in the EU

Danaher appoints Julie Sawyer Montgomery as president and chief executive officer

Rainer Blair to retire

Eurofins Acquires Element's Biopharma and Food Testing Capabilities in North America

The 27 laboratory sites are to be integrated into Eurofins' existing hub-and-spoke network

Following a warning from foodwatch: Lidl and Tinema Stop Greenwashing Regarding Salmon

Labels Without Substance – Why ASC and GGN Don't Provide Consumers with a Real Guarantee of Sustainable Salmon Farming

Wearable patch vibrates when it detects environmental hazards

Computomics raises EUR 6.3 million to scale climate-smart plant breeding

AI predicts which plant varieties can withstand heat and drought

Griesson - de Beukelaer is focusing on international growth and expanding into the U.S.

Implementation of the long-term corporate strategy / Acquisition of DeBeukelaer Corporation / Development of a modern production facility

Sustainable protein supply: Turning solar power into protein

In the laboratory, photovoltaics, hydrogen, and specialized enzymes are replacing the cultivation of protein-rich feed crops

Accordian-inspired pump unlocks new era for lab-on-a-chip technology

A first-of-its-kind device replicates human blood flow waveforms in the lab, opening doors for vascular disease study, drug discovery and space travel safety

Gen Z drinks significantly more mocktails and fruit juice

Non-alcoholic drinks are becoming a habit for young people

Early Detection of the Smallest Defects