# Drinking Water Inspectorate Strengthens PFAS Standards in England and Wales The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), the autonomous overseer of water quality in England and Wales, is set to introduce tougher limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water. These forthcoming regulations will enforce a cumulative threshold of 100 nanograms per litre […]

# Surmounting Bredt’s Rule: Innovative Strategies Unveil the Possibilities of Bridgehead Olefins For more than a hundred years, **Bredt’s Rule** has posed a formidable obstacle for chemists striving to produce **bridgehead olefins**—a category of alkene located at the intersection of two or more fused ring structures. Established by **Julius Bredt** in 1924, this principle asserts […]

# Revealing the Mysteries Behind the Bright Colors of Parrots: The Chemical Process Explained Parrots are celebrated for their striking and vividly colorful feathers, often featuring bright reds, radiant yellows, and rich greens. While many avian species obtain their hues from diet-based pigments, such as carotenoids, which signal their health and social standings, parrots possess […]

## Revealing an Unexpected Conformational Influence of Cyclopropane in Six-Membered Rings – A Possible Advance for Medicinal Chemistry Chemistry frequently surprises us, challenging our comprehension and offering new avenues for innovation. A new finding by chemists at McGill University in Canada, spearheaded by **James Gleason**, showcases an unexpected conformational influence related to cyclopropane, providing a […]

**Innovative Advancement in Carbon Capture: COF-999, A Promising Material Created by the University of California, Berkeley** Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have achieved a major breakthrough in carbon capture technology with the creation of a new material named COF-999—a covalent–organic framework (COF) designed to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the atmosphere. COF-999 […]

### The Enchantment of Baseball’s Rubbing Mud: Scientific Discoveries from University of Pennsylvania Researchers For almost a hundred years, Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers have depended on an enigmatic substance: **rubbing mud** sourced from a concealed river site in New Jersey. This seemingly unremarkable material has steadily played an essential role in improving grip and […]

# Innovative Catalytic Approaches in Alkene Production: A Significant Step Toward Addressing Long-Standing Issues Alkenes, commonly known as olefins, play a vital role as chemical intermediates that greatly influence manufacturing sectors on a global scale. These unsaturated hydrocarbons are fundamental building blocks for the production of common materials such as plastics and synthetic rubber, as […]

## New **LitChemPlast Database** Illuminates Chemical Composition in Plastics, Reveals Research Shortcomings The rising prevalence of plastics in contemporary society has sparked significant environmental and public health issues. While significant focus is directed towards the visible dilemma of plastic waste, a more covert challenge lies in the multitude of chemical substances that plastics harbor and […]