Gold standard US science policy row
A non-profit science advocacy group has gathered over 9000 signatures for an open letter criticising a White House executive order which it says will undermine scientific rigor and the transparent progress of science.
Applied chemistry: Journal highlights including greener hydrogels and self-healing polymers
Nigel P. Freestone from the University of Northampton summarises some of his selected research papers from recent journal issues for Issue 7-8 of C&I magazine.
Croda at 100: Growth, Innovation and Sustainability
SCI’s CEO, Sharon Todd, talks to Croda CEO, Steve Foots, about 100 years of chemistry and business innovation.
Croda: Mapping the future of innovation in speciality ingredients
Croda’s innovation story stretches back 100 years; here’s a glimpse of some of the trends impacting the speciality chemicals industry over the next quarter of a century – and how the company is planning for them
Leader: Strategic decisions for the science industry
Most major economies will have to navigate a tricky path over the next couple of decades. Whilst seeking to continue to grow industry, they are also having to balance sustainability. Reducing a reliance on virgin fossil carbon means that they’ll have to replace business models, supply chains and industrial processes that have been optimised over a century or more.
Organic chemistry journal highlights: The gram-scale challenge and more
Expert scientists summarise some of their selected research papers from recent journal issues. Read the organic chemistry highlights from G. Richard Stephenson, University of East Anglia, UK in Issue 7-8 2025 of C&I magazine.
Egyptian blue: Recreating the world's oldest synthetic pigment
The world’s oldest synthetic pigment – Egyptian blue – has been recreated using various recipes. Egyptian blue was used for colouring frescoes and small objects first around 5,000 years ago in ancient Egypt and later in ancient Rome.
New sodium fuel cell can be quickly refuelled rather than recharged
US researchers have designed a new kind of fuel cell based on liquid sodium, which can be quickly refuelled rather than recharged. They say the device could be lightweight and cost-effective enough to enable electrification of planes, trucks or ships.
Landscape of fear: How bat ultrasounds scares moths
Researchers have looked at the impact of bat ultrasounds on a moth species that is one of the most widespread rice pests in the world.