Chemistry researchers at the University of British Columbia have created a unique, iridescent glass that could one day improve the energy-efficiency of buildings, and help detect impurities in pharmaceuticals or tap water.

Winter delays are a fact of life for Canadian air travellers. But just when you think all is lost and you’ll never leave the ground, in most cases all it takes is a quick de-icing of the airplane by the ground crew and you’re on your way.

On November 8, 2010, the Chemistry Industry Association submitted its response to the federal Freight Rail Service Review Panel’s Interim Report.

Dow POWERHOUSE^TM Solar Shingles promise to give new meaning to the term “green roof”.

The shingles – which look and perform much like low-tech asphalt ones – can be nailed right to a rooftop, protecting a building from the elements, while allowing for solar power generation to offset energy use.

OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada supports the Ontario government’s move to adopt a new formula for the Global Adjustment – the levy charged to electricity consumers to cover the cost of generation, transmission and distribution.