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SCI® is a global network of innovators using science to tackle some of the big societal challenges of today, across climate and planet and health and wellness.

Ten scientific breakthroughs getting ready to change the world

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the 14th edition of its report identifying the scientific advances that are set to have an impact on economies and society within the next three to five years.

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Building bridges between science and industry: The countries winning the innovation game

The innovation race has winners and losers. China and South Korea have been fast growing their technological capabilities, while Switzerland has held the top spot for 14 years. Victoria Atkinson asks – what are these innovation leaders doing right?

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Creating chemistry that machines can understand

Discovering new small molecules is a long, and time consuming, process. But a new company thinks that a novel approach to chemistry, combined with artificial intelligence, could be the key to speeding up the process significantly.

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This DNA-inspired molecule can store solar energy

Inspired by DNA, a US group has designed a chemical that can absorb the energy from sunlight and store it in a compact and rechargeable form. In molecular solar thermal (MOST) storage, a molecule captures light energy and bonds become strained like a mechanical spring to generate a higher-energy molecule.

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A Celebration of Organic Chemistry

On Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September 2026, influential researchers from across Europe will gather at AstraZeneca’s facility in Macclesfield to present a series of lectures on the latest developments in the field of organic chemistry.

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