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New Catalyst Efficiently Turns Methane Into Transportable Liquid Fuel at Low Temperatures

Scientists have demonstrated a promising new approach for converting methane -- the primary component of natural gas -- into liquid chemicals that are precursors for many industrial chemicals and fuels.

2 Jul 2026

SPECTRO Introduces SPECTROPORT LIBS PXL01 Portable OES Metals Analyzer

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has introduced the SPECTROPORT LIBS PXL01 portable OES metals analyzer for metals analysis in the field.

From SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH 1 Jul 2026

Switching Spin States in Manganese Ions with Light

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have developed a new way to employ molecules as tiny data storage devices using a new manganese-based material.

30 Jun 2026

From Cryogenic Synthesis to Photochemistry: Asynt Introduces the New ColdCoil

A modular temperature-controlled flow chemistry platform designed to evolve alongside modern research workflows.

From Asynt 30 Jun 2026

LCLS X-Ray Laser Directly Images Atom Movement in Chemical Reactions

Using the powerful LCLS X-ray laser, they directly imaged for the first time how molecules rearranged during a chemical reaction controlled by light.

27 Jun 2026

UMass Amherst-led Team Discovers New Way to Make Thermally Insulative Plastics

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have demonstrated a possible new avenue for developing flame-retardant and generally low-conductivity (low heat transfer) plastics that retain the benefits of being strong and flexible by limiting the accessibility of heat-carrying vibrational channels of the material.

23 Jun 2026

Thermometry Enables Direct Sodium Titration in Foodstuffs

Argentometric titration of chloride is commonly used to quantify sodium in foodstuffs.

From Metrohm Middle East FZC 12 Jun 2026

One Photon, Two Reactions - New Catalyst Converts CO2 and Biowaste Simultaneously

Researchers have developed a solar driven catalyst material that harnesses the energy of a single photon to reduce carbon dioxide and oxidize organic waste at the same time, and produce valuable chemicals in both reactions.

12 Jun 2026