Last week, millions of Americans made a trip to the grocery store to buy a fuller cart than their usual weekly shopping. Thanksgiving is the beginning of the holiday season, centered on cooking, abundance, and plenty, even as celebration get-togethers are scaled back because of the pandemic.

To maintain U.S. global leadership and meet societal challenges — including generating medical advances, furthering the energy transition, and making food and water safer and more sustainable — new investments, collaborations, and educational practices in the chemical engineering field are needed.

With a $500,000 donation, the American Chemical Society has joined the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in an effort to help researchers who are being forced to flee Ukraine because of Russia’s invasion.

Maintaining U.S. leadership in chemical research will require continued and sustained support — including federal agency funding for chemical research projects, private investment in research and development, and efforts to attract international research talent.

As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds?

The world of Android threats is quite vast and intriguing. In this episode, Becks and Lukáš demonstrate how easy it is to take over your phone, with some added tips on how to stay secure

Learn about the main tactics used by scammers impersonating Best Buy’s tech support arm and how to avoid falling for their tricks

Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbers

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended that linear set-top boxes (STBs) be included in the PLI scheme to promote local manufacturing in the television broadcasting sector. The TRAI has also suggested conducting periodic reviews of indigenous components, factoring in local components in determining localisation levels under the PLI scheme, and reviewing investment outlays required for MSME manufacturing for selected equipment.

With 24 years of professional experience, Jhajhria specializes in strategy consulting and business management.

The once-cool social media platform born before the iPhone is approaching two decades in existence. For those who came of age around the time Mark Zuckerberg launched thefacebook.com from his Harvard dorm room in 2004, it's been inextricably baked into daily life - even if it's somewhat faded into the background over the years.

Measurements of an element in Earth and Moon rocks have just disproved the leading hypotheses for the origin of the Moon.

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A team of chemists has developed a method to yield highly detailed, three-dimensional images of the insides of batteries. The technique, based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), offers an enhanced approach to monitor the condition of these power sources in real time.

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A Johns Hopkins University researcher noticed the bats he works with cocked their heads to the side, just like his pet Pug.

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A research team led by a Northwestern University scientist has discovered that male animals, through their invisible chemical "essence," prime female animals for reproduction but with the unfortunate side effect of also hastening females' aging process.

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Study Links Altered Brain Chemistry, Behavioral Impairments in Fish Exposed to Elevated CO2 Research team studied damselfish behavior and physiology under ocean acidification conditions predicted for year 2300

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The new offering uses a combination of existing quantum computers, artificial intelligence and conventional high-performance computing systems.

Industry executives have informed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) about the extended timelines for acquiring BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification. This is due to the mandatory separate tests for battery packs installed on laptops, after running viability tests for making the products with local contract manufacturers.

Grey might not be ready yet, Myke is relieved to have a project finished, and they both share their Yearly Themes for 2021.

Grey is wondering about season breaks, Myke was feeling apprehensive, and they both share their Yearly Themes for 2022.

Grey had an unexpected year, Myke has been making progress, and they both share their Yearly Themes for 2023.

Whether they impact flavor, appearance, nutrition, freshness, or texture, food ingredients have been used for centuries for a variety of purposes. 

With summertime parties on the horizon, the makers of the Hormel Gatherings brand is introducing summer-themed Hard Salami and Pepperoni Tray.

Flavorchem began building its Sensory Department after the 2020 opening of the SRS Center for Taste Innovation at their Downers Grove campus. 

Wixon announced that Jessica Lopez recently joined its research and development team as a flavor chemist.

New “Compozym” enzyme series reduces dependence on global wheat markets.

Flavorchem's Breakfast All Day collection was inspired by various trends, including "Nostalgia Reimagined," "Snacking Surge," and "Blurring Category Lines."

Global conditions and crises are putting increasing pressure on the world's flour market.

A recent inquiry to the American Bakers Association (ABA) asked what the purpose of emulsifiers are in a bakery formula.

Sternchemie has released its new SternPur S DH 50, a hydrolyzed, de-oiled sunflower lecithin ideal for new applications.

The purchased company offers a line of seed-based, better-for-you crackers.

The plant-based snack company features limited-edition Minions-themed pack designs on all puffs and veggie straw flavors and special pack sizes.

Tastykake will bring back its themed on-the-go packaging for football season.

One of the concepts often overlooked in the baking industry is that baking is really fundamental chemistry in action.

The new and improved AGELESS provides a timely packaging solution for customers navigating the PFAS regulatory landscape.

Kellanova has rereleased a slew of seasonal products for autumn and Halloween.

Here are 46 business proverbs or truths that apply to the plumbing profession, presented in no particular order. Accompanying each is a question every plumbing company owner should ask about his company.

Should you hire apprentices instead of journeymen and master plumbers? Some contractors are finding more long-term success by building their team from the ground up.

Builders often overlook local water chemistry when selecting materials. Water chemistry and plumbing materials require more attention.

One of the most common things I see when I begin my work with a new contracting client is the resistance to train employees. 

Last month, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposal, if finalized, would regulate PFOA and PFOS as individual contaminants, and will regulate four other PFAS — PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS and GenX Chemicals — as a mixture.

Retaining skilled employees is vital for plumbing and HVAC contractors. High turnover leads to disruptions and decreased customer satisfaction. To address this, many are finding innovative ways to encourage retention, including unique approaches from new companies.

Organizations around the world are becoming extremely wary of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS or forever chemicals. But why is this important to your organization and how can you control them? 

OXEA, part of the Oman Oil Company, is a leading chemicals manufacturer with operations around the globe. Its specialist products go towards making high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, printing inks and plastics.

This industry-first innovation offers a carbon footprint saving of 3.7kg CO2e per coverall.

DuPont has launched the DuPont™ Tyvek® 500 HP Model TY178 coverall.

The owner of a Georgia chemical plant that had a massive chemical fire has been cited and fined repeatedly by the federal government, mostly for violations related to employees not receiving proper safety training.

Currently designated as NFPA 660: Standard for Combustible Dusts, the all-encompassing standard will be completed in 2024 and likely released in late 2024/early 2025.

This is the third serious incident involving the release of HF at the Louisiana facility in the last three years, official says.