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SCI® is a global network of innovators using science to tackle some of the big societal challenges of today, across climate and planet and health and wellness.

US tariffs: Understanding the impact on the chemicals industry

While the impact of new US tariffs on the international chemicals industry remains uncertain, there have been calls for renewed negotiations to reduce the impact of this major change in trade policy from the US.

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AGM 2025: Nominations are now open

SCI relies on the support and involvement of its active and dedicated members, who contribute their valuable time, experience, and energy to developing and running many activities for the Society. If you feel you have the relevant experience and a passion for promoting scientific innovation, then please consider standing for election to SCI's governance committees.

Nominations are open until midday on Friday 2 May

Sustainable batteries: Materials, technologies and the road ahead

Battery sustainability can mean many different things. New battery passports – set to go live in 2027 – should help to bring clarity to the area, by rating technologies according to a list of ‘sustainability indicators’. Jon Evans reports

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Industrial Revolution 4.0: AI in Materials Science

This year's Early Career Materials conference continues with the theme of AI and ML for materials synthesis and analysis. Join us to take part in discussions, talks and networking opportunities between researchers and business in and associated with the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning for materials discovery, design and development.

SCI Sustainability: A new industry-integrated journal for groundbreaking research

SCI has launched a Gold Open Access interdisciplinary journal which is committed to sharing groundbreaking research focused on sustainability challenges. The journal: SCI Sustainability, is wide ranging in its scope and takes an interdisciplinary approach to tackling global challenges.

CEO interview: How Pulpex is making packaging more sustainable

Scott Winston, CEO of fibre bottle developer Pulpex, talks to Muriel Cozier about the development of his company’s single-piece bottle.

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