A new method creates superstrong fibers out of cellulose

A new National Academies report names and classifies the kinds of biological weapons that could emerge from techniques like CRISPR gene editing and DNA synthesis

The early peek at data from a Phase I/II study excited families, physicians, and investors 

ATSDR daily dose numbers for PFOS and PFOA are one-tenth those of EPA

Data from air pollution monitors don’t jibe with satellite measurements

Computer simulations provide mechanistic details that could help researchers replace costly platinum in fuel cells

As universities embrace rapid communications and international students, they are learning that the free exchange of ideas comes with risks

Chemical ecologist Shannon Olsson and neuroscientist Karin Nordström employ 3-D printing and virtual reality to answer pressing questions about pollinators

An Alberta court agrees with Dow that Nova’s operation of an ethylene joint venture was self-serving

Mineral’s microstructure causes natural iridescence

Improvements to device may eventually cut external power demands for buildings by 50%

Sensor material outperforms conventional material by combining high transparency and low resistance

Terahertz spectroscopy study shows that water molecules reorient around solutes on 10-ps time scale

How BioVectra became a world-scale pharmaceutical contractor on Prince Edward Island

Strategy yields crystals big enough to reveal previously elusive structural details

These members of the new guard of scientists are using systems thinking to make green chemistry mainstream

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

Teijin breaks ground on a $600 million plant in Greenwood as global demand grows for the strong, lightweight material

Chemist Amy Prieto of Colorado State University discusses her work to commercialize a safer, more customizable battery

Horizon Europe raises stakes in global technology race

Although some kinks are still being worked out, the European XFEL is now giving researchers an unprecedented view of the inner workings of molecules and materials

Study suggests activating PPAR receptor leads to increased cellular connections in hippocampus

Source of perfluorocarbon pollution as yet unknown, state says

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

Several firms quell merger and acquisition expectations in calls with analysts

After a long delay, Thailand opened its twice-postponed Bangkok international motor show to the public as coronavirus restrictions eased, with nearly all attendees wearing masks and face shields.

In India, many players are in the throes of chaos and pain but at least one partnership -- Air Asia India -- that was fraying even before the pandemic now finds itself at breaking point, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Quality-wise, and on the fun-to-drive scale, the T-Roc is in a league of its own, notes Pavan Lall.

The bid amount will go towards three charities -- Naandi Foundation, Swades Foundation and PM-CARES -- with Mahindra contributing a matching amount, reports Rajesh Karkera.

When Jawa Motorcycles owner Jiri Gerle sold the legendary but defunct brand to Classic Legends (part-owned by Mahindra & Mahindra), he had one request to the new owners: Please do bring the brand back to its homeland -- the Czech Republic.

The new 1.2 L turbocharged petrol BS6 engine, which is borrowed from the Tata Nexon, takes the petrol version of the Altroz from a mere 86PS of power to a much needed 110PS of power, finds Rajesh Karkera.

Wrapped in blue and orange wax paper, it's a familiar sight on the shelves of kirana stores across the country.Given how well travelled and mobile it is - starting its journey in Chennai, then turning to Singapore and now landing in Mexico - you could say it lives up to its name: Modern.Modern Food Enterprises, the company that manufactures and sells the bread in question as well as other bakery products under the "Modern" brand name, has recently been sold to the world's largest baking company, Grupo Bimbo, for an undisclosed amount.This latest transaction is the second change of guard at Modern within five years and third since the government divested the company at the turn of the century.At a time, when the National Democratic Alliance government has decided to privatise, or shut down, public sector enterprises except for those deemed strategic, Modern makes for a promising case study of how divestment led to the brand's growth, both in revenue and reach.

Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.