Pittcon, the nation’s largest laboratory science conference, announces that Dr. Omar Yaghi, the 2025 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, will be the Wallace H. Coulter keynote lecturer at Pittcon 2027, held in Pittsburgh, PA, April 24-28, 2027.
We are what we eat. And in the ocean, most life-forms source their food from phytoplankton. These microscopic, plant-like algae are the primary food source for krill, sea snails, some small fish, and jellyfish, which in turn feed larger marine animals that are prey for the ocean's top predators, including humans.
A comprehensive study links commodity production to 121.8 M hectares of deforestation, emphasizing the need for better land-use data and targeted interventions.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
31 Mar 2026
One of the UK’s leading innovators in low-emission maritime fuel production, PuriFire Energy, has publicly showcased its proprietary hydrothermal gasification technology for the first time at Shoreham Port in association with government project Innovate UK, marking a major milestone in the development of new circular fuel pathways for the maritime sector.
A new study published in Business Strategy and the Environment offers the green hydrogen industry a practical, scenario-based planning tool to evaluate investment decisions, technology choices, and deployment strategies before committing capital.
Active green walls can remove up to 98 % of indoor air pollutants, offering a natural complement to traditional air filtration systems for improved air quality.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
26 Mar 2026
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that is second only to carbon dioxide in driving up global temperatures.
Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), which include GPS, are traditionally used for positioning, timing, and mapping information. In an open-access study published Feb. 27 in Geophysical Research Letters, MIT Haystack Observatory scientists report using existing GNSS satellites, in conjunction with 13 stations installed on the Ross Ice Shelf (RIS) in Antarctica, to measure atmospheric turbulence above the ice shelf that may have contributed to an unusual extensive surface melting in January 2016.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are oil- and water-resistant chemicals that are used in a range of consumer and industrial products, including nonstick pots and pans, fast-food packaging, firefighting foam, raincoats and stain-resistant carpeting.
Last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its State of Energy Innovation 2026 report—a comprehensive assessment of the technologies and investments shaping the future of global energy—with superhot rock geothermal energy (SHR) featuring throughout its findings on geothermal.
Researchers set out a comprehensive framework for enhancing domestic water efficiency through behavior change, addressing water scarcity risks in England with stakeholder insights.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
24 Mar 2026
Pittcon, the nation’s premier annual conference and exposition on laboratory science, is pleased to announce that the 77th Annual Pittcon, held in San Antonio, Texas, on March 7-11, 2026, was an enormous success.
ABB announced today that it will invest a further ~$75 million in India during 2026 to significantly expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development (R&D) capabilities.
The Weißseespitze glacier ice core analysis reveals long-term records of atmospheric pollution, emphasizing the impact of human activities over centuries.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
20 Mar 2026
A study in GeoHealth reveals shrinking recovery periods between wildfire smoke waves in California, highlighting public health risks and community disparities.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
19 Mar 2026