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Chemicals industry M&A: The trends ahead

Chemical industry mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity remains uneven and concentrated in some large deals rather than a broader recovery, according to an analysis by consultant PwC.

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The science of ageing: Why we age and how that affects longevity

Ageing is a natural part of life. Understanding how it occurs could be the key to preventing or even reversing a plethora of age-related diseases – as well as increasing longevity. Maria Burke reports

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Chemicals: US specialties show more growth

US speciality chemicals saw a third consecutive month of growth in June 2026, completing the second quarter of the year with volumes up 0.4% on a year-to-year basis to reach 3.45m t.

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Upcycling in action: How clever chemistry is turning waste plastic into valuable materials

Upcycling is a growing trend in recycling, and now clever chemistry is being used to turn waste PET – typically from drinks bottles – into valuable products. Lou Reade reports

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What chemists should know about AI and where it may be going

In this one-hour webinar, Dr Zoë Webster will discuss the meaning behind some of the key terms bandied about in the AI space, in terms of how they apply in real-world scenarios, and will talk about what matters most for successful and responsible AI use.

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