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Sponsored content: Packing the right molecules for the great outdoors

Cutting-edge chemistry makes recreation in the wild more enjoyable—and more comfortable. 




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Sponsored content: Interdisciplinary innovation

Chemists at ShanghaiTech University are championing academic collaboration and eschewing traditional subject-matter divisions




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U.S. team wins 4 golds at the International Chemistry Olympiad

Winning streak continues as high school students turn in a top performance for the second year in a row




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Virtual-reality molecules bend, flex, and wiggle

Multiuser molecular simulation allows up to six chemists to manipulate structures in real time




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Nitrous oxide from Tibetan permafrost packs global warming punch

Scientists estimate that thawing ground could be a major source of the greenhouse gas




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DuPont to pay $3.1 million penalty for Texas accident

Methyl mercaptan release killed four workers at La Porte site in 2014




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Technique tracks carbon as soil microbes munch plastic

Isotope labeling and spectroscopy allow scientists to watch how soil microbes break down a mulch product used in agriculture




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Chemistry in Pictures: Drop test




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Looking to nature for new sunscreens

A growing group of researchers believes photoprotective compounds from algae and other organisms could soothe consumers’ concerns




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Strong, aliphatic C–H bonds succumb to direct arylation

Dual-catalyst approach allows chemists to construct connections between a vast array of aliphatic and aromatic molecules




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Ag giants pan EU decision to regulate gene-edited crops

Seed companies say Europe will miss out on important innovations and benefits




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Michigan declares state of emergency in town with high PFOS, PFOA levels in drinking water

Source of perfluorocarbon pollution as yet unknown, state says




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Judge blocks 3-D printed gun files from going online

States sued over fears of untraceable plastic guns




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White House to nominate meteorologist for science adviser

Trump administration taps Kelvin Droegemeier to lead Office of Science & Technology Policy




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Nanoparticle mouthwash could prevent tooth decay

Iron oxide particles and hydrogen peroxide bust biofilms on teeth in rat study




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Persistent pollutant broken down by sludge microbe

Pilot demonstrations at sites contaminated with dioxane could happen as early as next year




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Nucleotide construction gets new chiral tool

Reagent developed through Scripps and BMS collaboration couples nucleosides with potential applications in antisense therapeutics




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Phosphorylation at different sites of cancer-related enzyme leads to different shape changes

Recent work might have implications for drug development




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Chemical earnings blossom in brisk economy

Consumer spending spurs a good second quarter, overshadowing trade tensions




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Pharma earnings show rising sales for first half of 2018

Several firms quell merger and acquisition expectations in calls with analysts




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San Francisco moves to ban food containers made with fluorinated chemicals

Decision to enact prohibition, forbid plastic straws lies with mayor




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CSB issues video, factual update of Husky Superior refinery explosion




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U.S. team wins 4 golds at the International Chemistry Olympiad

Winning streak continues as high school students turn in a top performance for the second year in a row




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Nitrous oxide from Tibetan permafrost packs global warming punch

Scientists estimate that thawing ground could be a major source of the greenhouse gas




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Technique tracks carbon as soil microbes munch plastic

Isotope labeling and spectroscopy allow scientists to watch how soil microbes break down a mulch product used in agriculture




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Virtual-reality molecules bend, flex, and wiggle

Multiuser molecular simulation allows up to 6 chemists to manipulate structures in real time




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Business Roundup




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ExxonMobil starts up cracker in Texas




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European recycling initiatives press ahead




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No buyer for succinic acid maker BioAmber




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Air Liquide invests in electronic materials




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SABIC purchase of Clariant stake delayed




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Eastman won’t sell its Longview ethylene plant




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Global chemical deals rise amid trade tensions




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The value of priority review vouchers for drugmakers is falling




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Canada issues scientific integrity guidance for federal researchers




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Metrohm buys spectroscopy specialist B&W Tek




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Air Liquide launches food preservation system




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Spotted: Vishwanathan Anand in Chennai

Reader Akshat Khamparia spotted chess champion Vishwanathan Anand in Chennai.




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Spotted: Prakash Padukone in Bangalore

Reader Saurabh Tandon spotted Prakash Padukone in Bangalore.




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Spotted: Leander Paes

Reader Rohit Kumar spotted Indian tennis star Leander Paes in Bangalore.




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OnePlus’ Bullets Wireless Z earphones priced at ₹1,999 will go on sale from May 10

OnePlus on Friday announced that its wireless earphones, the Bullets Wireless Z will be available for purchase starting 10 May 2020. OnePlus had launc




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SEBI shuts down Mumbai offices due to Covid-19 scare

Two office buildings of SEBI were shutdown as an Assistant General Manager was found Covid-19 positive, sources confirmed to BusinessLine. SEBI has it




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Broker’s call: Bandhan Bank (Overweight)

JP Morgan Bandhan Bank (Overweight)CMP: ₹Target: ₹330We upgrade Bandhan Bank to Overweight following sharp underperformance year-to-date (-52 per cent




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Assets of MFs up 7% even as equity inflow dips in April

Fall in SIP seen as one-off event




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Will the improving crude oil market sentiment last?

After an yo-yo movement in crude oil market last three weeks, including negative prices for the US-centric WTI (West Texas Intermediate), there is no




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BSE, NSE launch rupee-dollar F&O contracts at GIFT city

The BSE and the National Stock Exchange have launched Rupee-Dollar futures and options contracts on their international exchange platforms based at th




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NCD issue: Manappuram Fin gets nod

 Manappuram Finance and IIFL Finance on Friday said the Financial Resource Committee of their board of directors have approved the allotment of secure