# Uncertainty Hangs Over U.S. Research Funding Due to Trump Administration’s Budget Approaches The outlook for U.S. federal research funding is encountering unparalleled uncertainty as President Trump’s administration adopts a more assertive approach to budget management. Unlike during Trump’s first term, when Congress intervened frequently to avert major cuts to research organizations like the National […]

# **New Catalyst Facilitates Hydrogen and Acetic Acid Generation from Ethanol Without CO₂ Emissions** A significant advancement in catalysis has the potential to lead to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future for hydrogen generation. Researchers from Peking University in Beijing, along with collaborators from China and the UK, have created a new catalyst allowing for […]

# **Chemically Recycling Perovskite Solar Cells: A Path to Reduced Costs and Enhanced Sustainability** ### **Introduction** Perovskite solar cells have consistently been viewed as a promising substitute for conventional silicon-based photovoltaics. These materials offer the potential for high efficiency and cost-effective manufacturing, but worries about their longevity and environmental repercussions have hindered their broader implementation. […]

# **Kelvin Droegemeier Encourages Scientists to Adopt Deregulation Amid Political and Funding Instability** ### **A Plea for Regulatory Change in Science** Meteorologist [Kelvin Droegemeier](https://climas.illinois.edu/directory/profile/kkd), who worked as science advisor to President Donald Trump during his initial term, is urging the scientific community to view the current political situation as a chance to reduce excessive regulations. […]

# #RSCPoster Conference Marks a Decade of Promoting International Scientific Interaction The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is poised to commemorate a significant landmark with the 10th annual **#RSCPoster conference**, a distinctive online gathering that has experienced remarkable growth since its launch in 2015. This worldwide virtual poster presentation unites chemists globally, granting them the […]

# Utilizing Atomic Chlorine for Atmospheric Methane Reduction: An Innovative Strategy Methane is a highly effective greenhouse gas, accounting for roughly 0.5°C of global warming. Its current atmospheric levels surpass those mandated by the 2015 Paris Agreement, positioning it as a key focus for climate change mitigation initiatives. Researchers around the globe are investigating both […]