A spot shortage of the analytical sample holder affects some scientists

Adding enzyme to engineered yeast boosts production of thebaine, a key morphine intermediate

The first goal is to thwart the outbreak, but researchers also hope for new insights into combating the virus

The start-up wants to develop treatments based on two kinds of bacteria linked to the antiseizure effects of the ketogenic diet

Agency urges the chemical industry to better prepare for extreme weather

Library of 2,500 samples offers clues about hues, both old and new

Surprised by proposal, scientific experts to ask agency chief to wait for their feedback before finalizing rule

Ed Breen wants to avoid the uncertainty and expense of “moonshot” projects

Soft robotic structures walk forward, pick up objects, and even dance in response to electric fields

Combination of microfluidics and a nanosensor achieves label-free detection of cytokines from individual cells

Cationic molecule helps bleach cotton faster with less energy

To relieve itch and pain without undesirable side effects, chemists put a kill switch on capsaicin

International exhibition visits Washington, D.C.

Solar material suppliers scramble to assess impact on market

Ed Breen wants to avoid the uncertainty and expense of moonshot projects

After attracting BASF, catalysis expert seeks other partners for a new batch of projects

After years of heady expansion, sector is feeling growing pains

Closed-loop flow process uses concentrated catalysts and recycles cofactors to improve conversion

Combination of microfluidics and a nanosensor achieves label-free detection of cytokines from individual cells

Surprised by proposal, scientific experts to ask agency chief to wait for their feedback before finalizing rule

Soft robotic structures walk forward, pick up objects, and even dance in response to electric fields

Though initially daunting, stricter fuel economy and emission standards result in automotive innovations

Crop feeds on phosphite, potentially allowing it to outwit weeds and mitigate pollution from traditional fertilizer runoff

Study in rats and fruit flies suggests that these drugs could inspire better, ketamine-like antidepressants

New process to make polypropylene from waste oil is part of Ikea’s long-term plan to replace fossil inputs

Stock market conditions are favorable for Chinese technology firms

Headlines about plastic-eating organisms belie tough, competitive road to development