## US President Donald Trump’s Recent Announcement on Trade Tariffs Raises Industry Alarm The latest declaration from President Donald Trump concerning trade tariffs has created ripples throughout the global pharmaceutical sector. The suggested punitive tariffs entail a 100% duty on patented and branded drugs unless a production facility within the US has been initiated. Notably, […]

The US government closure commenced on 1 October, caused by a deadlock between the Republican Party and Democrats in Congress regarding a new fiscal year funding bill, has once again thrown the nation’s research sector into chaos. This standstill is causing concern not only among prominent figures and organizations in research policy but also to […]

Almost 122,000 Tonnes of Prohibited Pesticides Shipped by EU Firms in 2024 In 2024, EU firms shipped almost 122,000 tonnes of pesticides prohibited within the bloc, reflecting a 50% rise from 2018, as revealed by a recent investigation. This practice, under scrutiny since the European Commission vowed to halt it in 2020, persists mainly due […]

Extremely lightweight and buoyant films are presenting a potentially groundbreaking approach to purify polluted water, rendering it safe for consumption by harnessing light to eliminate harmful microorganisms. These films feature a photocatalyst that generates persistent bactericidal radicals, effective even in low light settings, such as those provided by a smartphone flashlight. The worldwide deficiency in […]

Joe Penhaul Smith and his sibling Sam Penhaul share a deep enthusiasm for sailing. ‘We both spent our childhood near the local sailing club,’ says Penhaul Smith, who still enjoys sailing in his leisure time. ‘Sam is the expert sailor and has been involved [in boat construction] for numerous elite maritime teams.’ As co-founders of […]

The European Commission has introduced a novel, comprehensive strategy centered on research and technology infrastructures (RTIs), underscoring their essential function in promoting scientific innovation throughout Europe. These infrastructures comprise shared laboratories, technology platforms, and essential research facilities. Europe is home to more than 100 such infrastructures, which are pivotal in advancing science and technology across […]

A recent study in the realm of nanoscience has unveiled a remarkable yet cautionary story about a substance that bears a striking resemblance to the well-known puffed corn treat, Cheetos. Nonetheless, these ‘nano-cheetos’, showcased in an exact electron microscopy photograph, are imaginary constructs, created using ChatGPT by a group of materials scientists. This advancement raises […]

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has introduced a new center aimed at minimizing animal testing in drug development through the creation of organoids – lab-cultivated tissue models engineered to replicate the organization and functionality of human organs. Named the Standardized Organoid Modeling Center, this initiative’s objective is to develop new standardized methodologies based […]