Cherwell invests in industrial microbiology expertise

“Observing active matter is like playing computers under a microscope”

Juliane Simmchen receives Mario Markus Prize for ludic sciences

Biotage CEO & President steps down from his role

How stem cells and immune cells communicate

Lisec Artz Award for Simon Haas: Groundbreaking discovery of an unknown protective mechanism against blood cancer from stem cells

Changes in the management of Hermann Waldner GmbH & Co. KG

New management structure

Eppendorf realigns Management Board structure

The position of the CEO will be filled

Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 goes to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L'Huillier

The laureates’ contributions have enabled the investigation of processes that are so rapid they were previously impossible to follow

Cytomos welcomes new Director

£4 million investment sets path for commercialisation of groundbreaking cell analysis technology

EVIDENT Corporation Appoints New CEO and COO

Future Insight Prize 2023 Awarded to Khalid Salaita for Early Detection of Pandemics

Khalid Salaita awarded a research grant for the development of sensors to detect pathogens automated by DNA motors

Innovation Award awarded for breakthrough in X-Ray Fluorescence Tracking for Medical Imaging

Florian Grüner from the University of Hamburg receives the Innovation Award for Synchrotron Radiation

Alexandra Gatzemeyer joins Executive Board of Sartorius to lead the Lab Products & Services division

Waters Corporation Appoints Richard Fearon to Board of Directors

Future-oriented expansion of the LUM management

Different X-ray techniques combined

Sophisticated mix of methods offers improved structure analysis

Adam Chong named new CEO of Rigaku Asia Pacific

Change at the top of Analytik Jena

Ulrich Krauss charts new course

Pioneering method for stem cell diagnostics

Leif S. Ludwig receives Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Early Career Award

Waters Corporation Appoints Dan Brennan and Mark Vergnano to Board of Directors

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2022 goes to Svante Pääbo: What makes us uniquely human?

Nobel Prize for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution

Bruker Appoints Philip Ma to its Board of Directors

Nosy chemistry

New portable chemical nose can identify a broad range of chemicals

Chemical analyses faster and more precise than ever before

A new spectroscopy method: Ultra-short light pulses enable high-precision "artificial nose"

Novel UV Broadband Spectrometer Revolutionises Air Pollutant Analysis

The laser-based technology developed at TU Graz enables the continual real-time analysis of air pollutants and their interaction with other gases and sunlight

Artificial intelligence boosts super-resolution microscopy

New generative model calculates images more efficient than established approaches

Bacteria beyond Earth?

Signs of life detectable in single ice grains emitted from moons orbiting Saturn and Jupiter

Flexible microspectrometer for mobile applications

Fraunhofer IOF presents high-resolution spectral measurements with miniaturized optics

analytica 2024 confirms its position as the world’s leading trade fair for the laboratory sector

Focus on digitalization and sustainability in the lab of the future

Discovery of the first fractal molecule in nature

‘We stumbled on this structure completely by accident and almost couldn’t believe what we saw when we first took images of it using an electron microscope’

Non-destructive on-site analysis of organic substances using a small modular spectrometer platform

A compact and cost-effective alternative to expensive benchtop devices based on line sensors

Fraunhofer IPMS develops new multi-sensor system for water analysis

New standards in the assessment of water quality

Novel electrochemical sensor detects dangerous bacteria

Novel sensor for the detection of bacteriawith an innovative surface coating

Advanced imaging techniques on a semiconductor material reveal ‘surprising’ hidden activity

"This surprising and previously overlooked observation completely changes how we need to view this technology"

Battery material for the sodium-ion revolution

The mother's protein intake affects the newborn's face

"The findings emphasize the importance of maintaining a well-balanced diet during pregnancy, with particular attention to protein intake"

Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts can contain unusually high levels of radioactive radium

C1 proves continuous green methanol production process in record time, confirming predictions from quantum chemistry

Start-up sets a new standard in green methanol production while tripling innovation speed with the predictive power of quantum chemistry

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

The monkey shoulder gives the bottle a fresh look for an even more stylish sip

More efficient, lighter, more sustainable: researchers develop next-generation batteries

Completely new approach

Memory self-test via smartphone can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

German-US research team and Magdeburg-based start-up have proven that memory problems can be recognised using an app

Food supplements: what to look out for

BVL advocates careful handling of food supplements and gives tips on how to buy them safely - especially online

A breakthrough in all-solid-state battery technology, enhancing the performance of the lithium from the bottom

Hypoallergenic pets: dream or reality?

Luxembourg Institute of Health navigates the science behind supposed ‘sneeze-free’ animals

GEA adds proven AI solution to its portfolio with acquisition of CattleEye

Acquisition underscores GEA's commitment to animal health and welfare as part of its Next Generation Farming strategy

Sustainable plastics from agricultural waste

The production of these materials is now being scaled up by the EPFL spin-off, Bloom Biorenewables, in an effort to get them into the market

Gut microbiota and antibiotics: Missing puzzle piece discovered

HIRI scientists identify small RNA that influences the sensitivity of the intestinal pathogen Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron to certain antibiotics

Sweet success: researchers crack sugarcane’s complex genetic code

Scientists created a highly accurate reference genome for one of the most important modern crops and found a rare example of how genes confer disease resistance in plants

Improving battery production processes

EU project for efficient and sustainable European production of lithium-ion batteries

Possible billion-euro deal: Novo Nordisk wants to acquire MHH spin-off

Milk on ice: Antarctic time capsule of whole milk powder sheds light on the enduring qualities—and evolution—of dairy products past and present

A new Journal of Dairy Science® comparative study demonstrates that the milk powder fueling our ancestors is remarkably similar to the milk powder we enjoy today

Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health

Research shows chemicals in countless household items harm specialized cells in the brain

Interaction between metabolic health and healthy aging supported

“It was very exciting for us to discover a longevity intervention that is effective in late life"

An avocado a day may improve overall diet quality

OQ Chemicals Declares Force Majeure for Oberhausen Products

Disruption at Raw Material Supplier

Machine learning classifier accelerates the development of cellular immunotherapies

"To finance further development, we have founded the biotech start-up Tcelltech"

Green light from the antitrust authorities

Rügenwalder Mühle allows the family holding Pfeifer & Langen to acquire a majority stake

Highest power efficiency achieved in flexible solar cells using new fabrication technique

Innovative treatment helmet from a Basel spin-off promises advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s

There is a huge market for the treatment of patients with degenerative brain diseases

A game changer for the potato industry discovered

Researchers solve crucial cold-induced sweetening problem in potato production

Atomic-scale semiconductor process technology and clean hydrogen technology join hands

Genome sequence of the morelle decoded

Research team uses novel technologies to investigate the complex genetic material of the sour cherry variety and draw conclusions about the origin of the fruit species

Planted Launches first-of-its-kind fermented Steak & Expands Production

The better steak: 97% less CO₂e than its animal counterpart