Rhodia creates the Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Innovation Center

Superior light-to-chemical energy conversion with Coulombic dyads

Scientists established a novel photocatalyst class that uses precious metals more efficiently

Sustainable Energy: Researchers Unveil New Ways to Control Light Absorption with Iron Compounds

Exciting possibilities for sustainable technologies

Novel method for direct lithium extraction from produced water

Researcher develops technology to contribute to the high demand for electric vehicles and green energy

Innovative Research Unveils News Path to Ethanol Production from CO2

Discovery represents a significant step forward in understanding in the quest for sustainable energy solutions

Green hydrogen: MXenes shows talent as catalyst for oxygen evolution

Catalysts based on MXenes are more stable and efficient than conventional catalysts: Investigations are now revealing the reasons for this

The 2024 Balzan Prizes Focus on Sustainable Progress

From Law to the History of Science, and from the Biology of Ageing to Innovative Materials: 750,000 Swiss Francs will be awarded to each of the four winners of the Balzan Prizes

The ideal 3D printing setting for innovative gloves

A robust yet flexible glove coating

Breaking open the AI black box, team finds key chemistry for solar energy and beyond

Screening process for new chemical candidates becomes dramatically simpler than blindly searching around chemical space

Rethinking batteries - with aluminium

Research team develops aluminium battery with innovative electrolyte

New insights into uranium’s tricky chemistry

Probing the depths of complex electron shells

New Study Sheds Light on the Hidden World of Solvation Shells

Groundbreaking discovery

PFAS influence the development and function of the brain

Study uncovers mechanism of action with new test method

More efficient battery recycling thanks to mathematical modelling

Recovering valuable raw materials with less effort

Air Pollution and Mortality

Global Study Reveals Persistent Health Risks Despite Declining Pollutant Levels

Sulfurous acid H2SO3 - and it does exist

World's first proof under atmospheric conditions calls textbook opinion into question

New 'Chiral Vortex' of Light Reveals Molecular Mirror Images

The entirely new structure of light could help drug developers see their work more clearly than before

Researchers develop gel filling for lithium-ion batteries

Improved safety and performance

A surprising way to jump-start battery performance

First charge determines lifespan of lithium-ion batteries

Upcycling excess carbon dioxide with tiny microbes

Scientists specially engineered microbes to turn carbon dioxide into chemicals that are potential building blocks to pharmaceuticals

Iron as an inexpensive storage medium for hydrogen

Chemical process is similar to charging a battery

Turning bacteria into bioplastic factories

Biologists find new ways to encourage the plastic-producing power of purple microbes

How much microplastic are you drinking?

New tool can tell you in minutes

Pioneering plasma-catalytic process for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol under ambient conditions

Greenhouse gas HFC-23: Abatement of emissions is achievable

Novel measuring method for gas emissions

Alcohol as a storage medium

Power-to-methanol could become a mainstay of the energy transition

Scientists achieve more than 98% efficiency removing nanoplastics from water

The liquid-based solution uses a solvent to trap the plastic particles, leaving clean water behind.

A surprising way to jump-start battery performance

First charge determines lifespan of lithium-ion batteries

Rice-built reactor yields green ammonia and purified water

New reactor system could decarbonize ammonia production, treat nitrate-contaminated water

Sulfurous acid H2SO3 - and it does exist

World's first proof under atmospheric conditions calls textbook opinion into question

Chemical industry copes with cost pressure: sales development has bottomed out

Positive outlook for 2025

Advanced chelators offer efficient and eco-friendly rare earth element recovery

New method is an order of magnitude more efficient than the industry standard

Researchers discover smarter way to recycle polyurethane

Researchers at Aarhus University have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam

Study shows what your favourite film genres reveal about your brain

The banana apocalypse is near, but biologists might have found a key to their survival

Discovery of molecular mechanisms used by the banana-destroying microbe brings hope to the breakfast table

How much microplastic are you drinking?

New tool can tell you in minutes

New vector vaccine against COVID-19 provides long-term protection

Eating for necessity or pleasure?

There is a brain circuit for that

Scientists achieve more than 98% efficiency removing nanoplastics from water

The liquid-based solution uses a solvent to trap the plastic particles, leaving clean water behind.

Yellow dye solution makes tissue transparent on living animals

"It will completely revolutionize existing optical research in biology"

Vertical Farming – A Contribution to Protein Supply for the Growing Global Population

New insights into the genetics of the common octopus: genome at the chromosome level decoded

Scientific milestone provides deeper insights into the evolution and biology of Octopus vulgaris

Stopping and reversing Alzheimer's at an early stage

TUM study shows promising therapeutic approach

Sugar intake is falling, but is still too high

Study by the University of Bonn examines the nutrition of children and young people and sees a need for further action

Evidence stacks up for poisonous books containing toxic dyes

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

proFagus: Regenerated smoke is the safest alternative for food preservation and flavoring

Regenerated smoke is the safest alternative for food preservation and flavoring

Greenhouse gas HFC-23: Abatement of emissions is achievable

Novel measuring method for gas emissions

Strength Training Activates Cellular Waste Disposal

Regulated degradation of damaged cell components prevents heart failure and nerve diseases

Breakthrough in cost-effective production of cultivated meat

"We were inspired by how Ford’s automated assembly line revolutionized the car industry 110 years ago”

Spectris Acquires SciAps Incorporated

Common salt activates anti-tumor cells

Evidence found that sodium chloride can increase the activity of certain immune cells against cancer

The bee’s knees: New tests created to find fake honey

Revealing DNA behavior in record time

When is the best time of day for cancer treatment?

Researchers are developing new methods to use the internal clock inside tumor cells to optimize cancer therapies

Fi Europe Startup Challenge: Time to take centre stage

Entries for the Fi Europe Startup Challenge are now open with a submission deadline of 6 September.

Genedata Joins Danaher Corporation

Genedata and Danaher share a vision of accelerating discovery and development of critical therapeutics

New pharmaceutically active substances from billions of newly combined molecules

“We’re seeing immense interest from industry and research, especially in cyclic molecules, which to date haven’t been accessible in large numbers”

86.800 tons of gingerbread produced in Germany in 2023

Production and export of gingerbread highest in late summer

A "molecular" compass shows the way to reducing animal testing

Scientists develop intelligent software tool for assessing chemical risks

Do intelligent people think faster?

Findings are interesting for treatment planning

Two thirds of baby foods in US grocery stores are unhealthy, study shows

Wake-up call for parents and policymakers with widespread use of misleading claims

Sulfurous acid H2SO3 - and it does exist

World's first proof under atmospheric conditions calls textbook opinion into question