Chemistry & Life Sciences

Cambrex Announces Investment & Expansion

16.09.2016 - Cambrex, the leading manufacturer of small molecule innovator and generic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), has announced a SEK 72 million ($9 million) investment to expand...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Chemistry is ... 75 Years of Perlon

01.09.2016 - In 1938, chemist Paul Schlack discovered the basic principles needed to develop a robust synthetic fiber that has become world famous under the name Perlon. The fiber first made...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Chemistry is ... Mediterranean Biochemistry

01.09.2016 - Pesto (Italian for “crushed”) is a paste made out of pine nuts, garlic, hard cheese, olive oil, and — above all — basil. The dish originated in Genoa, Italy, where basil (Ocimum...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Chemistry is ... Keeping an eye on safety

01.09.2016 - With the arrival of summer, many people decide to get a new pair of stylish sunglasses. Regardless of style, sunglasses have to provide effective protection against harmful UV...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Chemistry is ... Boots made for Hiking

01.09.2016 - Summer time is hiking time. Light mountaineering shoes provide hikers with comfortable lightweight equipment that lets them be quick, agile and safe. Sports specialist Salomon has...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Chemistry is ... Mimicking Nature

31.08.2016 - AkzoNobel researchers were able to tackle the repeated freeze-thaw cycles that affect asphalt mixtures. Water trapped inside asphalt expands by about 9% when it freezes, breaking...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Chemistry is ... Under Construction

30.08.2016 - Barcelona's iconic basílica Sagrada Família, designed by Antoni Gaudí, attracts around three million visitors a year although it has not yet been completed. The startling edifice...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Chemistry is ... Eco Marathon

26.08.2016 - The Shell Eco-marathon challenges student teams from around the world to design and build energy efficient vehicles. The winners are the teams that go the furthest distance using...