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Mar 4, 2019
Fungus, the organism that causes worrying black patches in bathrooms, the petri-dish mould Alexander Fleming famously extracted penicillin from, the magic ingredient that makes blue cheese, truffle...
Feb 27, 2019
The automotive industry is the third most important consuming sector of polymers after packaging and building & construction . Therefore, changes in the material usage can have major implications...
Feb 20, 2019
On August 29, 2018, the US high-tech stock index, the NASDAQ Composite, reached a new all-time high at just above 8109. Clearly there have been some market gyrations since then, but it demonstrates...
Feb 19, 2019
Crop science and agro-tech are hot discussion points in the German and global chemicals press today. We often read about the transformations inside Bayer, as it shifts its focus towards these product...
Feb 12, 2019
Happy Valentine's Day Last year we asked our staff why they love what they do, but this year, we're asking you---what do you love about the energy industry? And what fun puns can you make on an #...
Feb 11, 2019
Electric Vehicles (EVs) have gained significant momentum in recent years, supported by regulatory incentives, changing consumer perception, and the willingness of much of the auto manufacturing...
Feb 7, 2019
Why We Need Heat Pumps The NJ Global Warming Response Act (GWRA) , which was passed in 2007, has a target requiring New Jersey to reduce GHG emissions by 80 percent from 2006 levels by 2050 . This...
Jan 31, 2019
Isopropanol (also referred to as IPA, isopropyl alcohol, 2-propanol, sec-propyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol) is widely used as a solvent in personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foods, adhesives...
Jan 30, 2019
The World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City is not only an architectural marvel, but also an emblem of hope. Developed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the LEED Gold-certified...
Jan 22, 2019
Refining risks are real, and can be mitigated We do not have to go too far back in history to recall the fire at the ENI refinery in the Italian town of Sannazzaro dei Burgondi, north of Milan, which...