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The decision to allow Trump to fire two Federal Trade Commission commissioners without cause reinforces a view that the president has final say over what happens at federal agencies, experts say
The new method may help further characterize and utilize previously difficult membrane proteins
The structure of the reaction intermediate, common in synthesis, was previously unknown
New synthetic approaches are helping chemists sculpt their molecules into new shapes and forms
Diamfab and other start-ups want to commercialize diamond wafers for demanding chip applications such as data centers, electric vehicles, and quantum computers
The agency’s proposed rule calls for the monitoring of ultrashort PFAS, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds in US drinking-water systems
Analysis of EPA data highlights difficult balance between a company’s right to confidentiality and the public’s right to know about toxic chemicals
Decision also kills the related CO2 sequestration site under Lake Maurepas
David and Gina sift through the centuries to discover how recycling got so complicated
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Spray-on catalyst deposition enables large outdoor demonstration
Manufacturing realities demand new investor expectations—and materials-based start-ups must redefine their value
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Anhydride additive speeds up polylactic acid breakdown and could make it possible to compost the plastic at home
Here’s what we’re watching in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries this week
Salmon sperm and other animal sources give way to plant-based and fermented feedstocks as production methods improve
Test your knowledge of these materials that are used in common electronic devices
Decision in Monsanto v. Durnell holds that states cannot require pesticide manufacturers to add warnings to their products beyond those approved by the US EPA
