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• Synthetic nano-waste does not disappear
  Tiny particles of cerium oxide do not burn or change in the heat of a waste incineration plant. They remain intact on combustion residues or in the incineration system, as a new study by researcher...
• Agilent to Acquire Dako for $2.2 Billion
  Agilent Technologies Inc. and EQT, the Sweden-based private equity group, today announced the execution of a definitive agreement for Agilent to acquire Dako, the Denmark-based cancer diagnostic co...
• Phthalates in PVC floors taken up by the body in infants
  A new study at Karlstad University in Sweden shows that phthalates from PVC flooring materials is taken up by our bodies. Phthalates are substances suspected to cause asthma and allergies, as well ...
• New at Anton Paar: Automation Excellence meets Analytical Expertise
  Anton Paar provides analytical instrumentation for research and industry. The company ranks among the world's top analytical instruments manufacturers and is the market leader in the fields of dens...
• Nanoparticle Test Handbook sets the standards
  A new handbook has been published under Empa leadership which aims to unify European standards in nanoparticle research. It contains detailed regulations for the manufacture and analysis of specifi...
• International Science Award Electrochemistry
  BASF and Volkswagen are today launching an international initiative to promote research in the electrochemistry field. The "Science Award Electrochemistry" is intended to promote outstanding scient...
• UL Acquires Germany-Based eco-INSTITUT, Deepening Indoor Air Quality Expertise and Expanding Global Testing Services
  UL, a world leader in advancing safety,announced the acquisition of eco-INSTITUT, a leading product emissions and chemical content testing provider based in Cologne, Germany. The combined expertise...
• AQnowledge - Utopia Documents announce release of latest version of PDF viewer software
  AQnowledge has announced the launch of Utopia Documents 2.0. This free scientific PDF reader, which is optimized for biomedical and life science literature, brings dynamic web enriching functionali...
• First-ever Cefic sustainability report launched
  The European chemical industry is determined to play a key role in ensuring that by 2050 over 9 billion people live well, within the resources of the planet, according to Cefic's first-ever sustain...
• Patent for Multidimensional Chromatography Apparatus and Method for 2-D Ion Chromatography
  Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new patent for Two-Dimensional Ion Chromatography (2D-IC): US Patent 8,101,422 B2 Multidimensional Chromatography Apparatus and Method. This patent...
• A new paper made of graphene and protein fibrils
  Researchers led by Raffaele Mezzenga, a professor in Food and Soft Materials Science, have created a new nanocomposite made of graphene and protein fibrils: a special paper, which combines the best...
• TA Instruments introduces the "Distinguished Young Rheologist" Award
  TA Instruments is pleased to announce our new "Distinguished Young Rheologist" award program. Our first recipient is Dr. Matthew E. Helgeson, Associate Professor in the Chemical Engineering Departm...
• VWR Interntional Signs Agreement to Acquire basan Germany GmbH
  VWR International announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire basan Germany GmbH, including its subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, France, Italy, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietn...
• Analytik Jena Opens Competence Center in Dubai
  Analytik Jena AG has strengthened its sales and service presence in the Middle East region and opened an office in Dubai. From there, the Company will manage its entire sales activities in the Midd...
• Ötzi's blood detected - 5,000 year old red blood cells discovered
  His DNA has been decoded; samples from his stomach and intestines have allowed us to reconstruct his very last meal. The circumstances of his violent death appear to have been explained. However, w...