Using computer simulations, an international research team shows that the synthesis of heavy elements is typical for certain black holes with orbiting matter accumulations, so-called accretion disks. The predicted abundance of the formed elements provides insight into which heavy elements need to be studied in future laboratories — such as the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (Fair), which is currently under construction — to unravel the origin of heavy elements.

The Pittsburgh Conference 2017 will be held at the McCormick Place West Hall in Chicago from March 5 to 9. With a variety of symposia, short courses and a exhibition with over 750 companies it will mark the start of the analytical and laboratory year 2017.

Many manufacturing processes in the chemical industry are still not sustainable. They are often based directly or indirectly on fossil fuels or result in potentially harmful by-products. Dr. Daniel Siegmund, group leader “Electrocatalysis” at Fraunhofer Umsicht, wants to minimize these disadvantages through innovative electrochemical processes.

With the aid of artificial stem cells, it will soon be possible to establish new treatments for previously incurable diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. At the Fraunhofer Project Center for Stem Cell Process Engineering SPT, a process for the mass production of these so called induced pluripotent stem cells is being developed.

Eppendorf has donated the hefty amount to the European Molecular Biology Laboratory’s (EMBL) project ‘Advancement of Women in Science’ which encourages women scientists to begin managerial careers in scientific fields by providing them with the necessary qualifications. With the help of the donation, 20 female postdocs will be able to join the project.

Inspired by the micro-hook structure of the leaves on the catchweed plant, researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology have come up with the first ever prototype of biodegradable velcro which can be used in devices for monitoring and safeguarding the environment.

Dow has launched a new solvent-free and energy efficient silicone coating – SYL-OFF SL 184 which proves beneficial for high-speed coating operations of up to 1,600 meters per minute. It also boasts of reducing production downtimes for pressure sensitive laminates, non-stick packaging, coating for liners of technical adhesive tapes, and industrial release papers for the consumer market. The new coating also complies with food contact regulations which makes it suitable for food labeling applications.

Researchers at the Hokkaido University in Japan have revealed a new paste-based method for producing Grignard reagents which are largely used across the chemical industry. This method is simpler, environment-friendly, has the capacity to reduce the use of hazardous organic solvents as well as has the potential to lower production costs.

Bio-Rad Laboratories launched the Star Bright Ultra Violet 400 Dye, the first in its range of unique fluorescent nanoparticles designed for use with a UV laser in flow cytometry applications.

The latest addition to the portfolio of Trinamix is a portable solution that grants institutions and companies immediate insights into the molecular composition of liquids.

With the enhanced mass spectrometry portfolio offered by Thermo Fisher Scientific, lab managers, technology leaders and principal scientists in pharmaceutical, food and environmental laboratories can now benefit from accelerated throughput and improved sensitivity. The new solutions help them meet rapidly changing regulatory requirements and provide the fast responses needed for tackling emerging human and environmental health risks.

There’s a new innovative and revolutionary microfluidic system which allows the mixing and extracting operations to be carried out using a mini glass chip which was otherwise conventionally performed with large-scale equipment. This microfluidic process boasts of combining numerous microfluidic chips simultaneously, thus, creating a ‘desktop chemical plant.’ Now, NTHU and Daicel have plans to integrate this microfluidic system into the chemical manufacturing industry.

A first-of-its-kind, high-resolution mapping analysis estimates the amounts of nitrogen and pathogens released into coastal ecosystems from human wastewater sources around the world.

Coinciding with the COP26 meeting, leading scientists have released the ten most important new insights on the climate. “The 10 New Insights in Climate Science” series is a horizon scan of the most pressing research findings and emerging scientific insights to help inform immediate and equitable transformations across sectors to preserve a safe and habitable planet.

While expectations for any tangible results achieved at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference are low, Australian scientists have outlined a strategy for limiting global warming to 1.5°C. For the first time, sector allocations of the global carbon budget have been provided for both hard-to-abate and all other sectors — twelve main macro industry sectors in total, reporting scope 1, 2 and 3 breakdowns.

Worldwide, the quantity and diversity of insects are declining: scientists have reported more and more evidence for this in recent years. In politics and society, these findings have raised great concern. Now, a study analyzing the impact of climate and land use shows that urbanization is yet another key factor insect population decline.

Researchers have revealed that an increase in red or processed meat trade across the globe can be directly linked to a rise in diet-related illnesses (non-communicable diseases). The greatest effect of this scenario can be seen in Northern and Eastern Europe as well as the island nations of Caribbean and Oceania. To take charge of this situation, they suggest that health policies should be integrated with agricultural and trade policies.

The American scientist Amber L. Alhadeff, Ph.D., Principal Investigator at the Monell Chemical Senses Center and the University of Pennsylvania, USA has won the 2021 Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology for her work on the gut-brain control of hunger circuits.

Columbia Engineers invent software-controlled robotic lasers that cook food with unparalleled precision, retaining more moisture, and creating an entirely new, customized way to cook a tasty meal. Blind taste-testers even preferred laser-cooked meat to the conventionally cooked samples.

Governments around the world are increasingly prioritizing aquatic foods to nourish nations. Researchers call for a systematic policy approach to ensure aquatic foods help reduce malnutrition rates.

Researchers spearheaded by UC Riverside have now solved the 50-year-old mystery behind plant growth. All plants depend on the molecule auxin to grow as its causes their cells to become acidic and allows the walls to soften and expand but how does auxin activate the acidification?

Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine and the University of California at San Francisco conducted research showing in precise detail how chemicals bind to mast cells to cause an itch. Their work is laying the groundwork for better anti-itching medications with fewer side effects.

In an unusual study, researchers brought vampire bats from distant Panamanian populations together for four months in a laboratory setting and tracked how the bats’ gut microbes changed over time. They found that bats that interacted closely with one another shared much more than body heat.

With the aid of artificial stem cells, it will soon be possible to establish new treatments for previously incurable diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. At the Fraunhofer Project Center for Stem Cell Process Engineering SPT, a process for the mass production of these so called induced pluripotent stem cells is being developed.

A density determination can be carried out with a balance. A new poster by Mettler Toledo gives tips on how to set up the density measurement.

Today’s busy laboratories are under pressure to produce, and spilled materials are often an unwelcome show-stopper when weighing. Not anymore. With an new patented lattice weighing pan, laboratory workers keep working while maintaining the accuracy your process requires to enhance productivity and throughput.

Weighing is an important act in every laboratory — but it can become tedious and even uncomfortable. The design of the new, smaller XPR Analytical balance gives a deeper access to the weighing chamber.

Laboratory technicians often don't know which test weights and weight class they should choose to check the performance of their balances and scales. The free Mettler Toledo GWP Recommendation service specifies the correct test weights and weight class based on the degree of accuracy you need to satisfy your specific process tolerances.