Currently, most solar cells are based on silicon, but their efficiency is limited. For several years, research has therefore been conducted into new materials, such as ferroelectrics, such as barium titanate, a mixed oxide of barium and titanium. German researchers have now made a breakthrough in this area.

Food products that are packed in plastic films can be contaminated with plastic. To identify the source of contamination, Biochromato used a powerful method capable of discriminating between different sources of plastic films used for processing and packaging.

Conventional wine producers use various plant protection products such as fungicides and insecticides, for protecting grapevine. Researchers of the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague now provide a method and database for detecting pesticide metabolites in grapes and wine.

In the course of the climate change, unfavorable weather conditions increase for wine growing. Slow ripening grapes could be more resilient to droughts and deliver better wine quality.

By acquiring Xell, Sartorius is further expanding its cell culture media business with a focus on media for gene therapies and vaccines. In this way, the Group is primarily expanding its capacities for the production of powder and liquid media.

The European Commission published an interactive map showcasing Covid-19 vaccine production capacities in the EU, along the entire supply chain.

On behalf of the Norwegian company Aker Biomarine, GEA is planning the construction of the world's first pilot plant for the hydrolysis of proteins from krill.

Researchers at Aalto University have used lignin, a natural polymer abundant in wood and other plant sources, to create a safe, low-cost and high-performing coating for use in construction.

By re-designing the 400 L ULT freezer class, Eppendorf has equipped these devices with green cooling liquids and green insulation foam as well as better performance.

US company Bio-Rad Laboratories announced the launch of the Reliance Sars-Cov-2/FluA/FluB RT-PCR Kit (IVD) for European markets after having met the CE-IVD mark requirements.

For use with robotic liquid handling and research workstations, Avantor has introduced J.T. Baker premium robotic tips. Engineered to help scientists and researchers move from discovery to delivery faster, the tips are ideal for a range of applications, from genomics and cell biology to proteomic workflows.

A new first of its kind software for TA Instruments’ thermal analysis product line is set to help customers save time and money by automating standard operating procedures.

The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has announced the development of a stable performance electrospun nanofiber membrane to turn seawater into drinking water by membrane distillation process.

Plastic in the environment will inevitably break down into ever smaller fragments, i.e. into micro- and nanoplastic. A German research team now examined how long it takes for polystyrene to break down under natural influences. The results surprised even the scientists.

Researchers examined so-called marine snow particles of different sizes, which are composed of algal debris and other organic material. These particles are important for the nutrient balance in the oceans. The scientists were able to answer a long-standing puzzle: How do the nutrients that are concentrated inside the particles reach anammox bacteria that live freely suspended in the water column?

On behalf of the Norwegian company Aker Biomarine, GEA is planning the construction of the world's first pilot plant for the hydrolysis of proteins from krill.

Conventional wine producers use various plant protection products such as fungicides and insecticides, for protecting grapevine. Researchers of the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague now provide a method and database for detecting pesticide metabolites in grapes and wine.

Food products that are packed in plastic films can be contaminated with plastic. To identify the source of contamination, Biochromato used a powerful method capable of discriminating between different sources of plastic films used for processing and packaging.

In the course of the climate change, unfavorable weather conditions increase for wine growing. Slow ripening grapes could be more resilient to droughts and deliver better wine quality.

By acquiring Xell, Sartorius is further expanding its cell culture media business with a focus on media for gene therapies and vaccines. In this way, the Group is primarily expanding its capacities for the production of powder and liquid media.

The European Commission published an interactive map showcasing Covid-19 vaccine production capacities in the EU, along the entire supply chain.

The life science group Sartorius and Brain Biotech intend to jointly research novel CRISPR-Cas genome editing nucleases. The goal is to find suitable solutions for specific applications in the life sciences sector.

German biopharmaceutical company Biontech announced plans for the development of the first mRNA-based vaccine for Malaria prevention with the initiation of a clinical trial by end of 2022.

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.