It has been just over two decades since the human genome project was finalized, which decoded the chemical structure of (almost) our entire genetic code and set the stage for numerous medical innovations, along with gene-editing technologies. After reading and editing the genetic blueprint, researchers now aspire to compose it. Recent strides in developing the […]

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, a distinguished private philanthropic entity located in California, is poised to allocate nearly $100 million (£73 million) towards an innovative green chemistry project. This trailblazing seven-year undertaking signifies the foundation’s inaugural investment centered on chemistry and will be led by the esteemed green chemistry pioneer Paul Anastas. Anastas, a […]

A group of scientists is starting a bold initiative to develop novel tools designed for synthesizing the human genome in the laboratory. Wellcome is financing the Synthetic Human Genome Project with £10 million, hoping it will lead to groundbreaking medical therapies. This effort to assemble the complete genome, which contains three billion base pairs, is […]

Incorporating minimal quantities of oxidants into methane pyrolysis has demonstrated a notable increase in carbon and hydrogen outputs while maintaining catalyst performance, challenging established notions regarding the process. Traditionally, methane pyrolysis entails the decomposition of methane without oxygen, employing a catalyst to reduce the temperature and speed up the reaction, thereby offering a promising low-emission […]

A major advancement in lanthanide chemistry has been realized with the establishment of a lanthanide–carbon triple bond for the first instance. This bond, specifically between cerium and carbon, exists within a C₈₀ fullerene cage, representing a significant milestone given the historic difficulties in isolating lanthanide–ligand multiple bonds. In the last twenty years, scientists have made […]

The UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria) is currently seeking a new leader, following the announcement from its chief executive, Ilan Gur, that he plans to resign. Having led the agency since its establishment three years ago, Gur’s exit signifies a crucial juncture for Aria. Inspired by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, […]

Following the catastrophic missile assault on the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel by Iran on June 15, which obliterated about 45 laboratories, the dean of the chemistry faculty is determined to rebuild even better than before. Milko van der Boom joined the Weizmann Institute 33 years ago, having led several pivotal chemistry departments prior […]

The Indian government has recently revealed substantial revisions to its procurement policy regarding scientific equipment and consumables, tackling enduring issues within the research community. Originally launched in 2016, the Government e Market (GeM) aimed to simplify purchases and encourage cost reduction by requiring the use of a centralized online platform. By 2020, its adoption became […]

At least 42 individuals lost their lives in an explosion and subsequent fire at Sigachi Industries’ factory located near Hyderabad in southern India on June 30. The fatality count has increased as additional victims were found beneath the debris of the collapsed structure. As reported by local news outlets, no fewer than 25 workers have […]