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In 1951, two Phillips Petroleum chemists discovered plastics that later found uses in everyday products; US production reached 136 billion pounds in 2025In 1951, an intriguing twist of fate brought Robert Banks and Paul Hogan to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where they stumbled upon significant pl...- Engineers India lands $450-million Dangote deal for mega Kenya refineryThe contract underscores India's growing role as an engineering and technical-services exporter to Africa's energy sector, deepening commer...
- SME IPO: Vama Wovenfab issue to open on Sep 15; sets price band at Rs 324-341/ shareVama Wovenfab is set to launch its initial public offering on September 15, offering shares priced between Rs 324 and Rs 341. The company a...
- Counting Rs 4 lakh crore loss in RIL? Dangote refinery listing in Nigeria could trigger a 30% rallyReliance Industries could see a re-rating of its oil-to-chemicals business as the planned Dangote Petroleum Refinery listing provides a glo...
- Could this centuries-old Japanese tatami material be the ultimate ergonomic upgrade? Science shows Igusa rush grass speeds up cognitive output and eases anxietyNew research reveals Igusa mats boost cognitive speed and sharpen concentration during tasks. These natural floorings also help stabilize e...
- In 2025, Washington State researchers recycled wind-turbine blade waste into plastic; up to 70% of recovered GFRP was reused, while 83.5% of the resin matrix was degradedInnovative researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking chemical technique to recycle decommissioned wind turbine blades. This process effect...
- In 2021, 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried 2,000 pairs of cotton underpants to test soil life. 5 years later, results from 12,000 teabags showed which soils were most activeIn 2021, around 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear and 12,000 tea bags in different soils. The experim...
- In 2023, Virginia Tech researchers turned plastic bags and food containers into soap-making surfactants; the products could be worth about $3,550 a ton in a lab-scale processScientists at Virginia Tech have pioneered an innovative method to convert plastic waste into valuable soap compounds. By breaking down eve...
- In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced grapheneA group of researchers has pioneered a groundbreaking technique that transforms landfill plastic into hydrogen gas, a valuable energy sourc...
- Reliance shares are down 17% despite soaring refining margins. What the market is missingDespite strong refining and petrochemical margins, Reliance shares have experienced a dip as the market focuses on long-term growth potenti...
- GAIL plans major expansion in gas, petrochemicals and clean energy, says chairmanGAIL plans pipeline expansion and diversified LNG sourcing for energy security. The company is scaling up petrochemicals and LPG infrastruc...
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28%As long as geopolitical uncertainty remains, volatility will be an inevitable part of the equity market. In such a scenario, stick with dom...
- In 2016, Denmark opened a plant using dry separation to recycle artificial turf. 5 years later, it had processed 662 fields and recovered up to 95% of their materialsDenmark's Re-Match facility recycles artificial turf, recovering up to ninety-five percent of materials. This process separates plastic fib...
- Chemical sector: Although long, there is a way around China trouble; combine 20 stocks to get your portfolio’s chemistry rightFor the chemicals sector, it all depends on a transformation that is still unfolding and will take years to play out. Backward-integration ...
- NEDFi study finds microplastic pollution threatens BrahmaputraA NEDFi report identified microplastic pollution as a critical environmental challenge in freshwater systems. The study focused on the Brah...
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsLooking at what happens in the short term is important, as it does have an impact on stock prices. But also always keep an eye on the macro...
- Since 2004, Switzerland has covered parts of eight glaciers with white blankets; protected ice melted about 59% less, preserving up to 350,000 cubic metres a yearSince 2004, giant white sheets have been deployed over Swiss glaciers to combat ice melt by reflecting solar radiation and altering energy ...
- Medium-term investing: You cannot remove the risk; try to get the odds in your favour. 5 large-caps with upside potential of up to 25%The mood has improved, but it is too early to give the all-clear. There is still an element of uncertainty in the market. At a time like th...
- FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouchesFSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper...
- UFlex commissions first overseas WPP bags plant in MexicoThe plant is equipped with advanced European machinery and adheres to high sustainability standards. It will serve the growing demand for p...
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