The UK government has selected Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, a distinguished immunologist, as the preferred choice for the position of chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Borysiewicz, well-known for his contributions to the human papillomavirus vaccine that has led to standard cervical cancer vaccinations, is poised to take over from Andrew Mackenzie this summer. His […]

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Research conducted by chemists at Marian University in Indiana, US, has uncovered that the fabric of certain ‘fast fashion’ discount clothing harbors lead levels that exceed the safety thresholds established by the US government. This preliminary study, led by environmental chemist Kamila Deavers, was presented at a gathering of the American Chemical Society in Atlanta, […]

Stained and soiled garments may one day be cleaned merely by rinsing with water, thanks to an innovative self-cleaning coating for fabrics. Researchers claim it could make laundry tasks more convenient and environmentally friendly by cutting down on water consumption and limiting wastewater tainted with detergents and microplastic fibers. Self-cleaning coatings are not a novel […]

Allow me a moment to indulge in some philosophy for a paragraph or two – the purpose will soon become evident. What drives any of us to become scientists? A significant part is our curiosity about the natural world, alongside an awareness of how much remains to be discovered and a desire to partake in […]

Water is a substance that challenges traditional notions of liquids, exhibiting numerous unusual characteristics. In 1992, a significant theory was put forth proposing the presence of two separate liquid phases of water, which can be distinguished under extreme temperature and pressure conditions, particularly below freezing. This daring hypothesis has initiated extensive investigation, and currently, fresh […]

### Committees within the European Chemicals Agency Approve PFAS Restrictions The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has made a notable move towards regulating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often known as ‘forever chemicals.’ ECHA’s committees have shown their backing for an extensive EU-wide prohibition on the production, marketing, and usage of PFAS, marking what they deem […]

**Revealing Concealed Diazo Metabolites: A Milestone in Microbial Chemistry** Recent progress in microbial chemistry has resulted in the identification of two previously concealed diazo metabolites within the human lung pathogen *Nocardia ninae*, representing the inaugural discovery of diazo-containing natural products in a human pathogen. These revelations not only open avenues for potential drug development but […]