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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.

Battery‑quality lithium project gets major funding boost

A €2 billion project to build an integrated, battery-quality, lithium supply chain based on geothermal brines is being backed by €250 million in funding by the European Investment Bank (EIB).

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Seaweed's remarkable future: New materials and new science

Macroalgae – or seaweed – farming has taken off in recent years, spurring innovation. With 12,000 species spread around the world’s oceans, there’s a lot of untapped biomass ripe for harvesting. Katrina Megget reports

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Join us for the Welcome to SCI membership webinar

Welcome to SCI is a free webinar bringing you updates on the society as well as sharing upcoming activities and opportunities for members. The webinar takes place on 18th December 2025 at 12 noon.

Carbon capture - using coffee grounds and plastic waste

Researchers from the United Arab Emirates have recently patented a technology which uses coffee and plastic waste materials to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) with potential for use in a wide range of industrial processes.

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Chemicals regulation: Scientists call for REACH rethink

A group of scientists have called for a new approach to how safety standards are set for chemicals in Europe.

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42nd SCI Process Development Symposium

The area of process development continues to be a challenging and important area for the research into and application of modern synthetic organic chemistry, as well as enabling technologies. Don't miss out on this popular symposium in April 2026 at Cambridge - register now!

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Our publications promote emerging innovations – from the cutting-edge science we publish in our range of academic journals, to our renowned member’s magazine, C&I, plus a host of digital platforms.