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Anode-free battery doubles electric vehicle driving range

“This work represents a meaningful breakthrough...”

Mix of methods makes nanomaterials safer

Unveiling non-thermal catalytic origin of direct current-promoted catalysis for energy-efficient transformation of greenhouse gases to valuable chemicals

The perfect plastic?

Plant-based, fully saltwater degradable, zero microplastics

Prospects for the development of eco-friendly dielectric insulation materials from a full life cycle sustainability perspective

PFAS detection in 15 minutes: BAM develops sensor system for rapid on-site analysis

Aviation Fuel Production from Tomato Residues: TU Graz Coordinates Visionary EU project

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

Formic acid in focus

An artificial key enzyme opens up the conversion of CO2 via formic acid to raw materials

Mix of methods makes nanomaterials safer

Higher, faster, further with solid-state batteries

New findings on space charge effects could improve efficiency

Thin intermediate layers strengthen multilayer materials: cool satellites and flexible electronics

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

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

Kyon Energy and Saft drive the energy transition with 100 MW battery storage in Dahlem

Turning diaper waste into new value: BASF, Essity and TU Wien pioneer circular solutions

Breakthrough gasification pilot project proves recyclability of diaper waste and other absorbent hygiene products

AkzoNobel completes sale of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group

The chemical-pharmaceutical industry is on a difficult path

Total sales down 1 percent compared to the previous year

The world's largest digital event for everyone involved in the battery value chain

Comprehensive program with top-class experts

Arkema and Semcorp sign a strategic partnership in battery separators

Merck Inaugurates Semiconductor Solutions Site in Taiwan to Support AI Growth

The company is strengthening its global supply chain resilience while deepening its leading role in the semiconductor ecosystem

WACKER strengthens silicone business in China with new technology center for specialty silanes

2,300-square-meter center consolidates Group expertise in the field of organofunctional silanes

WACKER specifies savings targets

Over 1,500 job cuts planned worldwide

Global hydrogen market: Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde conclude framework agreement on the use of ammonia splitting technology

License packages for up to six commercial plants with a total capacity of 7,200 mtpd of ammonia

Beverage industry relies on enzymatic PET recycling from CARBIOS

New purchase agreements bring French biotech company closer to production launch

Single Enzyme Failure Found to Drive Neuron Loss in Dementia

Potentially harmful PFAS in baking paper

Fish freshness easily monitored with a new sensor

Smart sensor tag protects sensitive goods

Toxic metals in wheat grain: do they come from the soil or the fertilizer?

Intelligent hydrogel microstructures enable the precise application of force to cellular systems

The life sciences need a compass for digital and AI-powered innovation

How www.lifesciences.digital helps the entire life sciences ecosystem navigate rapid innovation with a growing database of 1500+ digital and AI tools

Christmas 2025: fish beats goose

Germany's festive cuisine in a fact check

A Trojan horse for artificial amino acids

Researchers have modified a bacterial transport system so that it can efficiently introduce large quantities of unnatural amino acids into cells

The power of gut enzymes: why a healthy diet works differently for everyone

Foshan University pioneers nanoparticle method to curb cadmium in rice crops

Tracking forever chemicals across food web shows not all isomers are distributed equally

The smell of fatty foods during pregnancy promotes obesity in offspring

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

Coffee slows biological ageing in major psychiatric disorders patients

Study links 3-4 cups daily to longer telomeres in psychosis and bipolar disorder

Biosensor performance doubled

Alcohol oxidase system for precise determination of metabolic values

Scientists capture first detailed look inside droplet-like structures of compacted DNA

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

New microscope can image an invisible 2D material

Boehringer Ingelheim announces change in the company management

Harsha Deshmukh has been appointed as a member of the Executive Board with responsibility for IT and Global Business Services with effect from February 1, 2026

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

Sustainable successor to cocoa

C-COMPASS: AI-Based Software Maps Proteins and Lipids Within Cells

Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves the way for new bioproducts

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"

STOE & Cie GmbH Joins Advanced Measurement Instruments (AMI)

Forming a Global Player in Analytical Instrumentation for Materials Research

Tacalyx appoints Jean Engela as Chief Executive Officer for the next phase of growth

The “Great Unified Microscope” can see both micro and nanoscale structures

Researchers unify two conventional techniques that so far have been used to make either micro- or nanoscale observations

AI-supported molecular cancer diagnosis for brain tumors

Grenova acquires Peak Robotics

The combined organization will continue advancing Grenova’s mission to transform laboratory operations through innovation, sustainability, and intelligent design