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Scandal-plagued U.S. EPA chief Scott Pruitt resigns

His efforts to weaken pollution controls expected to endure




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Big data mining predicts toxicity better than animal tests




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FTC takes Tronox and Cristal to federal court




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Molecule from fungi might whack weeds

Genome scan turns up aspterric acid, which has a new mode of herbicidal action




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Brexit expected to spur emigration of scientists




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U.K. builds center in Scotland for medicine production




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Zinc and manganese from batteries turned into nutrients




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Manus Bio raises $19 million to make plant ingredients via fermentation




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Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology goes to Karl Deisseroth




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How Europe’s chemical industry learned to love REACH

Supporting the chemical management law is good for competitiveness, Europe’s chemical industry now says




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Graphene-based device enables active thermal camouflage

Smart, flexible skins measure and adapt to ambient temperatures




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Warmer world could feed the oceans

Higher temperatures allow nitrogen-fixing microbe to work better even when iron is scarce




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Sanofi pays $50 million for Revolution Medicines’ SHP2 inhibitor

The partners expect to begin clinical studies of the compound later this year




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Verge Genomics raises $32 million for machine learning-backed neuroscience drug discovery




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Letting nanoparticles hitchhike on red blood cells

Particles adsorbed on cells accumulate in the first organ downstream from injection site




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New phosphor for LEDs with deep-red-light emission

Cerium-doped nitride compound may lead to applications in horticultural lighting




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AGC boosts active pharmaceutical ingredient production




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Project SEED scholar Marc McKithen

From one bench to the next, Project SEED scholar Marc McKithen reflects on his career in chemistry and law




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CBD: Medicine from marijuana

Epidiolex earns FDA’s blessing, moving cannabidiol into the medical mainstream




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Graphene-based device enables active thermal camouflage

Smart, flexible skins measure and adapt to ambient temperatures




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Paper describing piperlongumine anticancer activity retracted

Some coauthors dissent from withdrawal of report, for which key findings have been independently confirmed




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Chemical toxicity assessments by U.S. EPA to be reshaped, if bill passes

Congressional committee votes to give industry and other agencies greater input and to shift responsibility for IRIS program from research office




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Mass spectrometry spots forged poems

Nondestructive method authenticates works of Robert Burns, one of Scotland’s most famous writers




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Insect sodium channels visualized with cryo-electron microscopy

Structures of voltage-gated channel with toxins suggest strategies for drug development




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KKR buys firm accused of causing Taiwan explosion




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PTC buys gene-therapy-focused Agilis




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New mechanism proposed for old diabetes drug

Type 2 diabetes drug metformin impedes glucose overproduction in a redox-dependent manner, researchers say




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The unexpected source of that luxury feel in car interiors

Japanese firms are the major players in synthetic suede used in high-end vehicle seats




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China tariff plan slammed by chemical industry

Chemical producers claim customs duties will harm U.S. competitiveness, threaten employment




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India updates rules to curb predatory journals




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U.S. pediatricians group calls for tougher food additive regulation by FDA




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Liquid water detected beneath Mars ice cap

Discovery confirms decades-old hypothesis




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Paper describing piperlongumine anticancer activity retracted

Some coauthors dissent from withdrawal of report, for which key findings have been independently confirmed




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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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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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Judge blocks 3-D printed gun files from going online

States sued over fears of untraceable plastic guns




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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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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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SABIC purchase of Clariant stake delayed




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Canada issues scientific integrity guidance for federal researchers




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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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'Ford Endeavour is indeed the best SUV in its segment'

There's hardly anything that can go wrong with this vehicle since it offers everything that a buyer in this segment would ever want.




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Honda Jazz, a compact with sedan-like practicality

Although this segment has way too many offerings and the Jazz is one of the most expensive options, people looking for a reliable and spacious hatchback will not be disappointed by this vehicle.




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Company performance vs CEO salary: Explained in charts

Mid and small companies are more generous in rewarding their CEOs as compared to their larger peers.




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Why Body Shop launched 1st global TV campaign in India

The Body Shop has a compelling ethical message behind the branding of its products, and its new piece of communication in India -- the first ever television commercial shot in any country -- takes that strategy forward, reports T E Narasimhan.




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The Rs 1.10-crore Mercedes V-Class Elite is here!

Equipped with a host of features including seats with massaging function, climate control, remote controlled door, 15 speaker surround sound system, the car also has agility control suspension system.