The UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria) is currently seeking a new leader, following the announcement from its chief executive, Ilan Gur, that he plans to resign. Having led the agency since its establishment three years ago, Gur’s exit signifies a crucial juncture for Aria. Inspired by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, […]

Following the catastrophic missile assault on the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel by Iran on June 15, which obliterated about 45 laboratories, the dean of the chemistry faculty is determined to rebuild even better than before. Milko van der Boom joined the Weizmann Institute 33 years ago, having led several pivotal chemistry departments prior […]

The Indian government has recently revealed substantial revisions to its procurement policy regarding scientific equipment and consumables, tackling enduring issues within the research community. Originally launched in 2016, the Government e Market (GeM) aimed to simplify purchases and encourage cost reduction by requiring the use of a centralized online platform. By 2020, its adoption became […]

At least 42 individuals lost their lives in an explosion and subsequent fire at Sigachi Industries’ factory located near Hyderabad in southern India on June 30. The fatality count has increased as additional victims were found beneath the debris of the collapsed structure. As reported by local news outlets, no fewer than 25 workers have […]

Genetically modified bacteria have been created to transform polyethylene terephthalate (PET), frequently found in plastic bottles, into paracetamol. Scientists from the University of Edinburgh and AstraZeneca have showcased a sustainable approach for plastic cleanup and upcycling that utilizes both chemical and biological methodologies. The project initiated with the revelation that a synthetic reaction referred to […]

**’Microlightning’ from Peeling Tape: A Green Chemistry Revolution** Recent studies by researchers in China and the United States have found that the strong electric fields generated by peeling tape can create ‘microlightning’, which is capable of ionizing reactants and initiating chemical reactions. This advancement could lead to more environmentally friendly synthesis techniques and provide insights […]

A revolutionary breakthrough in magnetic materials has been realized as researchers have created a dysprosium complex that can maintain magnetic memory at an unprecedented temperature of 100K. This progress, led by scientists at the University of Manchester, signifies a major advancement in data storage technology, presenting the opportunity to develop much more compact and efficient […]

Expectations regarding optical behavior that have been widely accepted since Louis Pasteur’s groundbreaking discoveries in 1848 have been overturned by a recent study. Researchers observed optical behaviors associated with chirality in crystalline lithium cobalt selenium oxide (Li₂Co₃(SeO₃)₄), a centrosymmetric crystal that inherently cannot exhibit chirality. “Within the inorganic crystal community, there’s been a strong belief […]