Pyridine-derived ligands engineered for mechanochemical conditions have significantly reduced the reaction duration of a variety of solvent-free palladium-catalysed conjugate arylation processes. Besides boosting catalytic performance, the ligands also enhanced the stereoselectivity of the reactions, highlighting the importance of customizing ligand design to the specific requirements of mechanochemical settings. Mechanochemical methods often exhibit subpar performance when […]

**Cuts to University Funding in Austria Trigger Protests as Polish Researchers Demand Boost in R&D Investment** Scholars, students, and university personnel throughout Austria have been vigorously protesting against the government’s suggestion to reduce funding for universities by €1 billion (£860 million) over the next three years. This considerable decrease in financial backing has raised alarms […]

The European Commission and Australia have concluded negotiations for the nation to secure enhanced access to Horizon Europe – the EU’s €93.5 billion (£79 billion) funding programme for research and innovation. Following more than 30 years of collaborative research efforts, Australia will have the ability to directly access funding and spearhead projects starting in 2027. […]