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How to grow an enormous single crystal
Top tips from David Boyce and his class, who have cultivated a 3kg single copper sulfate crystal
Analytics giant builds new global headquarters for 1 trillion-yen vision
HORIBA, Ltd. announces plans to build a new global headquarters on the site of its current head office in Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto. Construction began in December 2025, and completion is planned for January 2028. HORIBA’s
KIT researchers surpass NASA and achieve a technological breakthrough toward a CO₂-neutral energy system
Breakthrough green electricity generation with hydrogen: Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have set a record runtime with a new compressorless gas turbine. The burner, featuring a revolutionary pressure-gain combustion technology, operated for 303
Children and adolescents contaminated with banned plasticizer
Two years ago, the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) detected mono-n-hexyl phthalate (MnHexP) in the urine of adults. MnHexP is a degradation product of the plasticizer di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHexP), which is considered harmful to reproduction and
MP2E Solutions and LUM launch a strategic partnership for the French market
LUM is a renowned authority in scientific and measurement-technology expertise, specializing in particle characterization, stability evaluation of suspensions and emulsions, determination of adhesive strengths and quality assurance and process optimization. Their solutions extend across diverse
analytica supporting program: Ready for the smart laboratory of tomorrow
Digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and increasing sustainability requirements are noticeably changing the world of laboratories. Alongside, the need for information and discussion among lab users is also growing. This is precisely where the analytica supporting
LNG Compass: China reloads cargoes, Golden Pass nears
LNG Compass is a column from the ICIS LNG analyst team highlighting key factors impacting supply, demand and prices; helping traders navigate their way through volatile global markets. Summary...
GAS ALERT: Italy approves much-debated energy decree
MILAN (ICIS)--The Italian government adopted its controversial energy decree in the latest Council of Ministers held on Wednesday 18 February, as it was previously announced. With the exception of...
N America weekly chemical railcar traffic rise 7.3%
HOUSTON (ICIS)--North American chemical railcar traffic rose 7.3% year on year to 49,185 loadings for the week ended 14 February, following a 2.8% increase the week before, according to freight rail...
US Vertex adds 6cSt to base oil production slate
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US Vertex Energy announced the addition of a 6cSt to its suite of Group III re-refined base oils (RRBO). Vertex began production of 4cSt in H2 2025 at its Mobile, Alabama, refinery....
Europe ECH February talks factor in flat market, while costs and glycerine monitored
LONDON (ICIS)--Europe February epichlorohydrin (ECH) price sentiment is stable to slightly firmer, depending on agreement type, in a flat market versus some feedstock firming. Feedstock glycerine has...
Huntsman ‘willing to engage’ on mergers, JVs and industry consolidation in PU – CEO
NEW YORK (ICIS)--US-based Huntsman Corporation sees opportunities for mergers, joint ventures and consolidation, particularly in European polyurethanes (PU), its CEO said. “From a strategic front,...
Europe Group III supply limited on less imports
LONDON (ICIS)--European Group III availability has tightened following a drop in import volumes seen entering Europe so far this year. Supply of 4cSt is particularly short, with this grade typically...
US December durable goods orders fall 1.4%, core orders rise 0.6%
HOUSTON (ICIS)--New orders for US-manufactured durable goods fell 1.4% month on month, to an estimated $319.6 billion in December, following a 5.4% November increase, according to US Census Bureau...
Energy Transfer open to third-party Lake Charles LNG development
Energy Transfer open to third-party development of Lake Charles LNG Company plans $5-5.5 billion in 2026 growth spending, mostly on natural gas infrastructure Long-term contracts tied to power and...
Romanian government announces formula for regulated gas prices, storage targets
Government introduces formula for gas tariffs to households and heating plants Industrial consumers allowed to secure gas on free market Proposed ordinance makes no reference to possible windfall tax...
Gas Storage Poland sees high demand for future capacity, eyes expansions
Significant extra demand for Polish storage expected in future Fast-cycling cavern storages in particular provide value GSP eyeing expansion potential, though does not actually own the storages...
US January industrial production rises 0.7%, manufacturing up 0.6%
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US industrial production increased 0.7% month on month in January, following a 0.2% December increase, according to Federal Reserve data released on Wednesday. Manufacturing: +0.6%...
Rising carbon dioxide levels leave conifer forests struggling to get enough nitrogen
Discovery implies boreal forests will grow slower and sequester less carbon
Speculative length appears to retreat from TTF near curve as EUAs plummet; Summer ’27 resists
Balance-of-year TTF contracts down as investment funds step out of gas market Summer ’27 resists carbon-triggered bear run while 2026 component contracts react Speculative focus likely to shift...