Miné Kleynhans (34), a project manager at the University of the Free State Art Gallery, has won the prestigious 2024 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition for her installation titled Meditations on Resentment. As the winner, Kleynhans receives a cash prize…
Aramco, a global leader in energy and chemicals, has finalized a deal to acquire an additional 22.5% stake in Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh) from Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical for $702 million. Located on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, Petro…
Uncommon amino acids are a unique group of amino acids that, while structurally similar to the 20 standard amino acids used in protein synthesis, are relatively rare in nature. These atypical amino acids play distinct roles in specific biological processes…
Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp. (AEC) has introduced a cloud-based CAE solution platform, offering highly accurate applications designed to predict the crash and impact behavior of polymers. With the growing use of polymer materials in automobiles and various products, precise simulation…
Brenntag, the global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, has officially opened a new facility dedicated to Animal Nutrition solutions. This state-of-the-art plant, operational since September 2024, features advanced ‘Neubacid Soft’ technology, enabling feed producers to enhance animal performance without…
As one of the few women in her chemical engineering class at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Subhashini Vashisth quickly learned to navigate a male-dominated field and ensure her voice was heard. Currently a group leader in polymer synthesis…
Westlake Global Compounds and Westlake Dimex, subsidiaries of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), have announced the launch of the “Choose Pink” pilot program, a pioneering PVC recycling initiative in collaboration with Houston Methodist. This program is the first of its kind…
Borouge Plc, a leading innovator in polyolefins, has announced that its General Assembly Meeting (GAM) on August 30 approved a half-year 2024 interim cash dividend of $650 million, or 7.94 fils per share. This payout represents an annualized dividend yield…
Bayer has reported promising results from the Phase I/II SOHO-01 study, which is evaluating BAY 2927088 for advanced HER2-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The data were presented at the IASLC 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in San…
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved the new pre-filled syringe for administering Eylea™ 8 mg (114.3 mg/ml solution for injection) in the European Union. The pre-filled syringe, branded OcuClick™, will offer ophthalmologists a streamlined and precise method for delivering…
Bayer is set to present new oncology data at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from September 13-17, 2024. A major focus will be on prostate cancer, with late-breaking data on darolutamide and…
Bayer is making a significant advancement in the healthy-aging sector with the launch of its Age Factor™ ecosystem. This comprehensive approach combines a scientifically formulated dietary supplement, a cutting-edge wellness companion app, and a saliva-based biological age test from Chronomics…