Analytical chemists are bringing these old-school mass analyzers into the high-tech, miniature realm

Mini mass specs are key components of Mars rovers

Luke Lavis’s lab teaches old dyes new tricks at the HHMI campus

New obligations for industry as the region and other areas target the causes of marine litter

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

Data sharing project lays groundwork for contaminant “early warning network”

Agency urges the chemical industry to better prepare for extreme weather

A new way of making things is taking hold in the flatlands of the Netherlands

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

International exhibition visits Washington, D.C.

Added surface glycine residues cause partial unfolding that adapts enyzyme to low temperatures

Diversity, drug prices, and 'right to try' permeated conversation at the drug industry meeting

Group of surfactants linked to toxicity in aquatic organisms

Questions remain about the safety and effectiveness of alternative solvents

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

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

A superhydrophilic film made of two sugar molecules could help prevent bacterial growth on the mouthpieces

Transparent film of nanocellulose in a glass matrix confers hardness and fracture toughness to plastic

Chemical and biochemical approaches take aim at plastic pollution

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

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

Glue and borax sales have been brisk as kids and parents look for do-it-yourself activities

Superhydrophilic film made of two sugar molecules could lead to cleaner retainers or tooth aligners

Technique breaks gallium alloy’s insulating oxide layer

Simple pieces of equipment decrease the danger of moving small volumes of chemicals prone to igniting

Experts urge water industry to study plastic pipes’ vulnerability

A new method creates superstrong fibers out of cellulose

Basel Convention would help control flow of used material displaced by China’s ban

French pharmaceutical services firm is latest to move into the U.S.

Technologies for wastewater treatment and glycidol production among winners at second annual competition

Molecular logic gates allow personal glucose meters to respond to many other targets

Simple pieces of equipment decrease the danger of moving small volumes of chemicals prone to igniting

Boston, Mass., Aug. 19–23

Widespread adoption of the chips will require mass production and finding the right questions to ask with the devices