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Chinese scientists make fibres like polar bear hairs

Chinese scientists make fibres like polar bear hairs

2018-08-22

Scientists from Zhejiang University have developed a cloak that makes a bunny almost invisible to infrared cameras, thanks to fibres that mimic the structure of polar bear hairs. The hairs of a pola...

US-Applied DNA bags patent for fiberTyping cotton technology

US-Applied DNA bags patent for fiberTyping cotton technology

2018-08-22

Applied DNA Sciences has announced the receipt of a notice of allowance for its U.S. Patent Application No. 14/191,947 (US 2014/0295423 A1) entitled Methods for Genetic Analysis of Textiles Made of G...

Sensei brings on new CMO as it eyes phase 2 immuno-oncology trial

Sensei brings on new CMO as it eyes phase 2 immuno-oncology trial

2018-08-22

Before that, she served as a senior director of oncology clinical development and as a Keytruda development lead at Merck, as well as a ...

Shaw Industries Named To Selling Power’s '50 Best Companies to Sell For' List

Shaw Industries Named To Selling Power’s '50 Best Companies to Sell For' List

2018-08-22

To gather data, the Selling Power research team issued a comprehensive application with detailed sections covering three broader categor...

Taghleef Industries Acquires Biofilm

Taghleef Industries Acquires Biofilm

2018-08-22

Taghleef Industries, Lisa Holding and Valorem S.A. jointly announced that they have reached an agreement to acquire Biofilm, a Latin American producer of BOPP films for flexible packaging, labels and industrial applications. The transa

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Daily Chemical News Recommendation (Aug 23 2018)

2018-08-21

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Indian ferrous scrap prices track Turkish market lower

Indian ferrous scrap prices track Turkish market lower

2018-08-21

Since the beginning of August, prices of Turkish ferrous scrap have dropped $30/mt due to a slump in the lira and a doubling of US tariffs on Turkish steel.This sharp fall in Turkish scrap prices has also encouraged Indian importers to seek lower prices

French nuclear outages lift French, German, Spanish spot prices to fresh highs

French nuclear outages lift French, German, Spanish spot prices to fresh highs

2018-08-21

In France day-ahead base traded at Eur69/MWh, while peak was at Eur74.25/MWh, at around 11:00 am London time Monday. This was the highest French spot price since March 2. EPEX spot settled the French day-ahead at Eur67.36/MWh for base, Eur73.73/MWh

Turkey submits formal World Trade Organization complaint over US metals tariffs

Turkey submits formal World Trade Organization complaint over US metals tariffs

2018-08-21

Turkey has formally requested dispute consultations with the World Trade Organization over the additional import duties the US has imposed on Turkish steel and aluminum imports, the WTO said Monday.

Increased South African coal exports boost Transnet's revenues

Increased South African coal exports boost Transnet's revenues

2018-08-21

South African logistics company Transnet said Monday that increased coal export volumes in the year ending March 31 helped boost its revenues for the period.

Sharp falls in Chinese coal futures takes wind out of market's sails

Sharp falls in Chinese coal futures takes wind out of market's sails

2018-08-21

Some heavy falls in Chinese futures prices for 5,500 kcal/kg NAR thermal coal in Friday's session have dampened expectations of a near-term recovery in spot prices for Chinese domestic and imported coal, market sources said.

European styrene backwardation narrows following Maasvlakte production issue

European styrene backwardation narrows following Maasvlakte production issue

2018-08-21

August was assessed at $19/mt above September on Thursday, narrowing significantly from $38.50/mt a week earlier as September prices climbed faster than August.No further news was available regarding the production issue at LyondellBasell and Covestro's

German, French power prices surge as hot weather to return, renewables fade

German, French power prices surge as hot weather to return, renewables fade

2018-08-21

Forecasts for returning high temperatures coupled with a decrease in renewables generation in north west Europe over the weekend and next week sent the German and French wholesale prompt power prices higher on Friday.

Daily Chemical News Recommendation (Aug 21 2018)

Daily Chemical News Recommendation (Aug 21 2018)

2018-08-21

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US export interest prevents fall in European benzene despite length

US export interest prevents fall in European benzene despite length

2018-08-21

The 5-30 day forward benzene spot price was last assessed Thursday at $872.50/mt CIF ARA, up from $862/mt a week ago. Spot benzene has risen in the past week despite a decline in upstream crude oil prices and continued length in the market.

Mideast gasoline appetite draws in fresh shipments from Europe, Asia

Mideast gasoline appetite draws in fresh shipments from Europe, Asia

2018-08-21

The bullish East of Suez gasoline market was drawing fresh gasoline barrels from Europe and Asia following supply woes at a time of robust demand, market sources said Friday.

SMART Announces Successful Trade Outcome With East African Community

SMART Announces Successful Trade Outcome With East African Community

2018-08-21

The decision by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi not to implement the imports ban is a victory for both the EAC countries and the sec...

Principia Biopharma lines up for $86M IPO

Principia Biopharma lines up for $86M IPO

2018-08-21

“The agreement allows Principia to maximize the BTK opportunity in neurology with a strong partner for PRN2246 while focusing internal r...

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2018-08-21

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Issues Recall of Valsartan / Amlodipine / HCTZ Tablets

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Issues Recall of Valsartan / Amlodipine / HCTZ Tablets

2018-08-21

Consumers with medical questions regarding this recall or to report an adverse event can contact Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited at: 1-8...

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