# Advancement in Polymer Recycling: An Innovative Nickel-Catalyzed Method for Enhanced Durability and Recyclability ## Introduction The increasing usage of plastics and polymers in contemporary society has transformed sectors ranging from packaging to electronics to automotive production. Nonetheless, one significant issue remains: how can we create materials that perform well in demanding conditions while also […]

**The Critical State of Academic and Scientific Research in Argentina Under Javier Milei’s Presidency** The scientific community in Argentina has been confronting escalating hardships since Javier Milei, the far-right president, assumed office in December. The Milei administration has enacted severe reductions to national education and science funding, leading to widespread apprehension among scholars, researchers, and […]

### Researchers Develop Extensive Catalogue of Radical Polarity, Providing Fresh Perspectives for Reaction Design Radicals, which are molecules featuring unpaired electrons, have always intrigued chemists because of their varied reactivity and significance in organic synthesis. Nevertheless, comprehending their behavior, especially in intricate reactions, has frequently posed challenges. A research team spearheaded by **David Nagib** at […]

# Reevaluating the Leaky Pipeline: Recent Studies Reveal Changes in Gender Attrition in STEMM Areas In recent decades, there has been significant focus on uncovering the reasons behind the underrepresentation of women in the upper levels of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) fields. One prevalent narrative has been the **leaky pipeline**—a metaphor illustrating […]

**Discovering the Inner Workings of Humphry Davy: A Fresh Online Archive of His Notebooks** Humphry Davy, a leading chemist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, continues to intrigue both scientists and historians. From his identification of chemical elements to his extensive writings on experiments with laughing gas, Davy made significant contributions to the […]

# The Impact of AI on Revolutionizing Chemistry: 20 Leading AI Technologies in Contemporary Chemistry The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing numerous scientific domains, placing chemistry at the forefront of this transformation. Recent accolades, such as the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics recognizing advancements in artificial neural networks and AI’s significant contribution to […]

### The Evolving Crisis for Chemists and Academics in Israel and Gaza Amid Continued Hostilities The protracted Israel–Hamas conflict, now extending into its second year, has severely affected academic, research, and scientific endeavors, especially for chemists and other scholars located in Gaza and Israel. The circumstances have recently escalated with the onset of confrontation between […]

# Catastrophic Hydrogen Sulfide Emission at Pemex Refinery in Deer Park, Texas: A Heartbreaking Chemical Event On October 10, 2024, a major chemical leak transpired at the **Deer Park refinery** in Texas, managed by the **Mexican state-owned oil giant Pemex**, leading to the unfortunate demise of two employees and injuries to at least 35 others. […]

### Adnoc’s €12 Billion Purchase of Covestro: A Tactical Step Towards Diversification and Expansion In a remarkable transaction that highlights the convergence of traditional energy sectors with progressive materials industries, the **Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc)** has consented to invest close to **€12 billion (£10 billion)** to acquire **Covestro**, a prominent global producer of […]