Archaeologists digging at the ancient Roman city of Conímbriga in Portugal have found a unique bronze inkwell containing traces of ink from the 1st century. This find has shed light on the surprising chemical sophistication of Roman ink, well ahead of its era. The excavation occurred in early 2023, with the goal of reinforcing an […]

Chemistry paired with AI has been employed to identify chemical indicators of life in ancient rocks dating back 3.3 billion years. This method could allow researchers to uncover previously unreachable biomolecular insights from rocks over 1.7 billion years old, aiding in deciphering the enigmas surrounding the origins of life and the development of its biochemical […]

For the inaugural instance, investigators have illustrated that mechanoluminescence can take place devoid of a crystalline phase or polymer matrix by employing amorphous solids made up of copper complexes. Mechanoluminescence, the light emission instigated by mechanical stress such as grinding or friction, has conventionally been linked to rigid crystals. Nevertheless, the continual fracturing of these […]

The European Union stands ready to revise its Reach (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations, with a sharp emphasis on the growing concern surrounding ‘chemical cocktails’ present in both the environment and the human body. Historically, chemical regulations have dealt with substances on a case-by-case basis, requiring manufacturers to prove their safe usage […]

As a child, Theresa Hoffmann aspired to become an astronaut. ‘My fascination for space has always been strong, and I was consistently intrigued by materials applicable in extraterrestrial environments. The motto at my university was “steel is the future.” I believed: that can’t be the only option; there must be innovative materials to explore,’ Hoffmann, […]

With the majority of the government’s research commitments already revealed, the autumn budget included minimal new information in this area; however, it did unveil several decisions that will impact higher education. The most contentious is a fee levy on international students that will contribute to maintenance grants for underprivileged students enrolled in qualifying courses. Starting […]