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

• The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation is offering exciting employment opportunities for skilled professionals who wish to advance their careers in nuclear science, administration, and chemical sales. WorkforGov.co.za
• The Ga2O 3 layers will be grown by liquid-injection metal-organic chemical vapour deposition, a growth technique developed at IEE SAS. Institute of Electrical Engineering SAS
• 72% believe there is a likelihood that nuclear, biological, or chemical warfare could happen somewhere in the world. Global News
• The FDA plays a critical role ensuring the safety of the food supply and developing countermeasures against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats. Federal News Network
• The Ministry of Defence has issued a Prior Information Notice seeking suppliers for materials to manufacture the Mk 4 a CBRN suit, a component of the protective equipment for UK forces against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. UK Defence Journal
• Using machine learning, MIT chemical engineers have created a computational model that can predict how well any given molecule will dissolve in an organic solvent - a key step in the synthesis of nearly any pharmaceutical. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• By 2025, at least 7 proven organic pest control methods will reduce chemical pesticide use for eco-friendly agriculture. Farmonaut
• The German chemical and consumer-goods company, whose brands include Persil and Schwarzkopf, said Thursday that it now expects organic sales growth of between 1% and 2% in 2025 compared with its previous guidance of 1.5% to 3.5% growth. Morningstar, Inc.
• By integrating knowledge of pollutant emissions with meteorological data and chemical evolution, the Met Office can predict atmospheric concentrations of pollutants. / UK Met Office
• The core dispute between Tehran and Washington centered on plutonium reprocessing - the chemical extraction of plutonium from spent nuclear fuel, which could then be used in developing nuclear weapons. DNyuz
• From UNICRI: Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents pose a significant threat to global safety and security. The Pandora Report
• An electrical current could produce organic compounds from a best-guess reconstruction of the chemistry in Earth's earliest oceans - sometimes called the primordial soup. The Conversation
• The FDA coordinates medical countermeasure development, preparedness and response to help protect the United States from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and emerging infectious disease threats. FDA
• The Kazakhstan Industrial Development Fund is leading several projects focused on infrastructure, metallurgy, and the chemical industry, with the potential to generate substantial economic value. The Astana Times

Last updated: 15 September 2025