Cruise ships are regularly dogged by Norwalk virus (people call it norovirus now, to make it simpler to spell). The virus is adept at spreading in closed communities and crew […]

The Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA) has criticised the UK Government’s response to its consultation on the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm), arguing that it leaves industry facing […]

Representatives from leading institutions, leading business and Whitehall are included in the speaker lineup for this month’s CHEMUK show, focussing on the impact of regulatory change, cyber security, health and […]

AstraZeneca has made a dramatic U-turn on its investments in UK life sciences, announcing it will now proceed with a £300 million outlay in its Cambridge and Macclesfield sites. Last […]

Brexit has resulted in divergence over rules governing refrigerated equipment, says Judith Evans, who offers an overview on the legislation, regulations and compliance requirements to bear in mind. In today’s […]

Curious how space science is always exaggerated. If there’s a meteor shower due, when you might see a fleeting shooting star every five minutes or so, the artwork they provide […]

Recent UCAS data has revealed a growing interest in biochemical and chemical engineering, says the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). The number of university applicants with offers for studying the two […]

One of the world’s rarest dock and coastal plants has received a massive conservation boost, thanks to a wholesale reintroduction at its Welsh stronghold.

Two of Sweden’s leading institutions have donated the equivalent of £2.78 million to fund 16 mathematicians for work ranging from improved ice melt forecasting to the physics of the world’s […]

Scientists may be overestimating their assessments of microplastics pollution, with the cause lying literally in their own hands, suggests a new study. University of Michigan (U-M) researchers say they have […]