Sciex has developed the first non-derivatised method using LC-MS/MS for quick and simple detection and quantitation of glyphosate and other polar pesticides in food, feed and water commodities.

To combat the coronavirus, BP has provided its significant supercomputing capability to the ‘Covid-19 High Performance Computing Consortium’ group. The aim of the group is to offer access to Covid-19 researchers across the globe with the most powerful high-performance computing resources in order to stop the virus.

In its Status of Microfluidics Industry report published this year, Yole highlights the numerous acquisitions that have been taking place over the last few years. With more than 700 companies worldwide, almost 300 million products sold in 2016, and 4,500+ patent publications, the microfluidics market is becoming the playground for a lot of financial movements.

The application of high pressure and steam is a proven method for the mobilisation of valuable components from biomass. Wageningen Food & Biobased Research is contributing to the project "Production of butanol and hydrogen by fermentation techniques using steam treated municipal solid waste (MSWBH)" with its expertise on fermentation and the use of anaerobic bacteria for the production of biobased chemicals.

On an emergency basis, a vaccine against the coronavirus could be ready in autumn, provided it proves safe in tests. A first step was taken by Bio N Tech and Pfizer: the companies announced completion of dosing for a first cohort of Phase 1/2 trial of Covid-19 vaccine candidates in Germany.

Novartis has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to conduct a large Phase III clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine in hospitalised patients with the Covid-19 disease in the United States. The trial aims to speed up the process in order to determine if hydroxychloroquine will be beneficial for patients with this disease.

Researchers at the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) along with their university partners have demonstrated that they can turn a single atom into a quantum engine and a quantum fridge.

A chemistry professor at Université de Montréal has developed a new test using gold nanoparticles to establish the flavour profile of maple syrup and help producers evaluate its quality.

Fast food makes the immune system more aggressive in the long term. This is shown by a recent study led by the University of Bonn. Even after a change to a healthy diet, the body's defenses remain hyperactive, the scientists say.

In a research project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS and its partners have tested materials that can replace microplastics in cosmetic products and are biodegradable.