A decade ago, chemical makers saw the writing on the wall. Concerns about the toxicity of phthalates—inexpensive, versatile chemicals that are used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) flexible ...

As a child, Dorothy J. Phillips dreamed of becoming a president. She intended to major in history, become a lawyer, and then be elected president of the US. “For my era, this was something that ...

The American Chemical Society is starting 2025 with a new strategic plan. The plan was approved by the ACS Board of Directors in a December 2024 meeting and includes an updated vision and mission ...

Baker also expects that scientists will experience similar interruptions in the grant funding process at other federal ...

After a breakdown in US-Russia relations, Riken finds itself ahead of its rivals. And Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ...

Change is coming for Air Products and Chemicals after the industrial gas company lost a boardroom fight with the activist ...

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has committed to a $1.4 billion loan for a project that will use an emerging technology to ...

This year will also doubtlessly bring deals involving artificial intelligence and related technologies. Experts predict that ...

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Like polypropylene, P3HB has methyl groups poking off its polymer backbone. The form of P3HB that’s made by bacteria has all ...

Antimicrobial packaging could help extend the shelf life of food, prevent illnesses, and reduce food waste. While there has ...