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Whalen Award to Thomas Lane




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BASF and Arkema invest in 3-D printing




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Celanese divests ethanol technology to Chinese partner




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Gilead CEO Milligan to step down




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BASF to supply human milk oligosaccharide




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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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Science is in the (baseball) cards and comic books




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DARPA announces first round of $1.5 billion grants to revitalize electronics industry




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




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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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Membrane knocks out antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Combining UV disinfection with a photocatalytic membrane helps reduce the bacteria and their genes in wastewater




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C&EN’s Global Top 50 chemical companies

Chemical profits continue to rise as the global economy booms




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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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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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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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Chemistry in Pictures: ShanghaiTech Exhibit




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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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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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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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European recycling initiatives press ahead




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Teijin buys German car materials maker




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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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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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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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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




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Index Outlook | Sensex, Nifty 50 reverse from key resistance levels

Sensex, Nifty 50 have fallen sharply and hover above respective key support; stay alert




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Sitharaman discards briefcase, carries 'bahi-khata'

Sitharaman is presenting the full Budget for 2019-20. She is carrying the Budget documents in a red silk bag with national emblem.





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Can Jal Shakti keep India's head above water?

Can the newly-minted Jal Shakti ministry bring water to some 19 crore Indian households that have never had taps or heard the sound of flowing water, wonders Vinayak Chatterjee.




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Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for its segment-above technologies.




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Hyundai Venue looks to conquer the urban jungle

'Will the Hyundai Venue be the next urban SUV to take the Indian market by storm? Possibly.'The only chink in the armour -- a minor one though -- is that the Venue, while spruced up for its weight class, doesn't look breathtakingly different from the other players in this crowded category,' says Pavan Lall.




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Badass TikTok has a change of heart

Runaway social media fave TikTok -- that has nearly one-fifth of India's eyeballs captive with its daft videos of robot dancing and bridegrooms playing PUBG post their weddings -- is now adding special value to its offering, discovers T E Narasimhan.




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Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive.Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?




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Superluxury manufacturers feel the pinch of slowdown

From auto to watches, the mood is sombre due to the alarming state of the Indian economy and value erosion in stock market capitalisation.




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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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Secret behind the success of 90-year old Brand MTR

While the traditional masala portfolio continues to hold its sway, the brand is up against stiff competition from food delivery apps and the thriving community of restaurants that they support for its ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat fare.




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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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Reimaging India's transportation for the future

Both US and Indian firms have risen to the challenge, recognising the huge market potential for companies with the capacity to think outside the box, says Nisha Biswal.




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Elegant 330i M Sport is an improvement on BMW's best

Spend a weekend with the BMW 330i M Sport and it becomes apparent that plenty of fresh elements have been injected into the new 3 Series, says Pavan Lall.




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How L&T's cyclone warning system beat Fani in Odisha

Powered by solar panels and equipped with the latest technologies, the system remained up even when strong winds crippled mobile services and felled electric poles, writes Jayajit Dash.





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Volkswagen Ameo is a well-built car and fun to drive

The main USP of the Volkswagen Ameo lies under the hood and that's the 1.5-litre diesel engine, which comes with a 7-speed DSG.The Volkswagen Ameo, however, is likely to be discontinued soon because it won't be upgraded to meet the new BS6 norms and the sales volumes also don't justify keeping the car on the assembly line, which is why Volkswagen updated the Polo and Vento recently but gave the Ameo a miss.