Our Scans · (ZY.3.03) Chemistry · Weekly Summary

• [New] Switching to organic compost can reduce chemical runoff by up to 85%, preserving local waterways and biodiversity by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] In the next four years, 10,000 biogas digesters installed across multiple states are expected to generate 3 lakh tonnes of organic slurry annually, improving soil health and reducing the need for chemical fertilisers. Ambitious Baba
• The Departments of Energy and Homeland Security will address AI systems' threats to critical infrastructure, as well as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity risks. insideHPC
• A total of 72% of people across the world agree that the risk of nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons being used in a future conflict is high. Economic Times
• The Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (GP) seeks to understand and counter Russian state-sponsored or state-adjacent disinformation across Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats, in support of GP Member efforts. Countering WMD Disinformation
• The autonomous software on the aerial unmanned platform will be designed to operate with the command-and-control user interface for the U.S. Army's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle Stryker platform currently being developed by Teledyne FLIR. Defense Advancement
• In the 21st century, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) terror threats have become increasingly common worldwide. The Havok Journal
• The five-year project, funded by the Pentagon-backed Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Consortium, will see Tetramer integrate its proprietary Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) bead technology into garments designed to shield soldiers from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• While the previous screening methods that occurred in U.S. ports were considered sufficient to intercept some illicit cargo (e.g., smuggled drugs), they could be insufficient to disrupt a terrorist threat such as explosives or chemical, biological, nuclear, or radiological materials. Congressional Research Service

Last updated: 27 October 2025