The departing president of the US National Academy of Sciences, Marcia McNutt, presented her final State of Science Address, emphasizing crucial concerns impacting federal science agencies, academia, and the prospective advantages of artificial intelligence (AI) in research initiatives. McNutt pointed out the instability in federal science funding and expressed gratitude to Congress for reversing suggested […]

**Revolutionary Method for Green Chemistry: Employing Carbon Dioxide to Photo-Oxidise Alkenes** Scientists in Germany and other regions have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in green chemistry by showcasing that carbon dioxide (CO2) can effectively be utilized to photo-oxidise alkenes into precious organic compounds under mild conditions. This revolutionary technique, which employs an iron-based catalyst, presents a […]

Russian chemistry, which includes both academic and industrial domains, is encountering considerable obstacles due to extensive international sanctions and heightened isolation stemming from the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. More than four years after Russia’s incursion into Ukraine, sanctions have impeded Russia’s partnerships with the Western chemical community, including scientific collaboration and training opportunities that were […]

Temperature and rainfall variations contribute to 13% of methane emissions at one of the world’s largest landfill sites, a recent study has discovered. The researchers indicate that their models demonstrate that in an evolving climate with more severe weather, methane emissions from landfills will rise even further, intensifying global warming. Methane makes up roughly 16% […]