chemical synthesis

Bees are vital pollinators, crucial for global food security and ecosystems, yet face severe threats from climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. Their declining populations, particularly in India, signal a critical ecological crisis. Urgent action is needed from farmers and citizens to protect these essential insects.

Indian women face common pigmentation issues often mismanaged. Diet and lifestyle factors like sun exposure, poor nutrition, and stress actively trigger this. Deficiencies in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, iron, folate, and zinc are key culprits. These internal issues must be addressed through bloodwork and correction before considering treatments like lasers or peels.

Customs officials apprehended a businessman and a clearing agent in Mumbai for attempting to export a controlled chemical, 1-Boc-4-Piperidone, without the necessary no objection certificate. The duo, arrested under the NDPS Act, were subsequently remanded to judicial custody. This precursor chemical is vital in the synthesis of synthetic drugs, highlighting the seriousness of the alleged offense.

Infy’s 2025 prize winner in physical sciences wants to turn air and water into fertilisers and essential chemicals without fossil fuels.

Japan's ENEOS Corporation successfully produced synthetic fuel from air and hydrogen, a breakthrough for hard-to-electrify sectors like aviation. Despite proving the concept, the project was paused due to high costs and scaling challenges. This reflects a global trend where e-fuels face economic hurdles, highlighting the ongoing quest for affordable, scalable clean energy solutions.

CV Ramana, senior scientist from CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune has been selected to receive the prestigious C N R Rao national prize for chemical sciences for 2017.

The department of chemistry, Goa University, and the Faculty and Alumni Association jointly organized a one-day state level seminar on Advances in chemical synthesis' at the conference hall of Goa University.

The department of chemistry, Delhi University, offers a three-year mtech programme in chemical synthesis and processed technologies programme.

The department of chemistry Institute of Science Banaras Hindu University would organise a two-day national symposium on ‘Brainstorming meeting on chemistry at the interface’ on December 26 and 27.

Three scientists from the Council of Scientific and Industrial research's (CSIR) National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) have been selected for the CSIR Young Scientists award 2011'.

Senior scientist of National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), D Srinivasa Reddy has been selected for this year’s NASI-Reliance Industries Platinum Jubilee award for the application oriented innovations in the area of physical sciences instituted by the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI). Two awards each in physical sciences and two in biological sciences are given every year, a statement issued by NCL said.

Two young scientists from the chemical sciences department of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata - Swadhin K Mandal (top) and Rahul Banerjee - recently won the prestigious Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award, 2018.

Synthesis and specialty chemical player, Anupam Rasayan, on Monday announced it has signed two contracts with a European crop protection firm to supply two new life science related specialty chemicals.

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, have developed an ultrasound-assisted fermentation method to produce a safe sugar substitute called ‘Xylitol’ from sugar cane bagasse (the residue left after crushing of sugar cane).

Srivari Chandrasekhar has been appointed as director of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT).

Srivari Chandrasekhar has been appointed as director of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT).

The cost of gold in your facial or medicines could come down considerably, thanks to the latest work done by scientists at NBRI.

The Telangana government ordered setting up of a "Pharma City" on 12,500 acres of land in Rangareddy and Mahbubnagar districts. The state plans to develop it as a one stop shop for pharmaceuticals manufacturing companies, biotech and life sciences companies along with all related activities..