US Safety Board faces closure
The US Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), which investigates chemical accidents and releases, has been threatened with closure by the Trump Administration, for a second time.
Why bacteria develop resistance
A new study reveals that instead of killing bacteria, certain antibiotics trigger microbial survival, which ultimately accelerates the evolution of drug resistance.
How to clean your bathwater in space: SCI journal highlights
Because water is so expensive to send into orbit, and because so much will be needed to support large crews of astronauts, for long-term space travel to be feasible, wastewater generated in space must be recovered and treated. For example, around 400 tons of water would be required for a 900-day mission to Mars for four astronauts.
In depth: UK's Modern Industrial Strategy puts focus on life sciences
‘This is not a minor shift; it is, perhaps, the most substantial remaking of the way government and business work together that we have seen in a generation,’ said Liam Byrne, Chair of the Parliamentary Business and Trade Committee, talking about the UK Government’s new Industrial Strategy.
Business digest
The latest business digest for C&I Issue 7-8 2025 with all the latest mergers and acquisitions in the chemical industry.
American Society of Hematology expands awards and mentorship programs
To address the cuts to US federal research funding by the Trump Administration, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) has expanded its awards and mentorship programs with an investment of more than $12m.
Calculating Canada’s green hydrogen potential
Canada has the potential to produce around 2.66m t (Mt) of green hydrogen/year by utilising its existing biomass and waste resources, including urban waste, animal byproducts, forestry products and residue, crop residue, and purpose-grown energy crops, primarily through gasification and incineration processes, according to a new study.
Ensuring chemical cybersecurity
Our economy and society rely on a wide range of digital infrastructure, yet these critical systems are under unprecedented threat. Recent UK Government research reveals that approximately half of UK businesses have faced a cyber-attack in the past year, drawing attention to the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
Opportunities for 3-D bioprinting
Healthcare-associated infections remain a significant concern in modern medicine, with approximately 1-in-31 hospital patients in the US experiencing at least one infection on any given day. These infections, along with surgical complications and immune rejection of transplants, contribute to extended recovery times, increased healthcare costs and higher mortality rates. In the EU alone, more than 3.5m cases of HAI are reported each year, leading to more than 90,000 deaths annually.