Clay weekly context brief for the Chemistry category (ISO week 2026-W40). Clay tracks publications from the Chemistry feed list. Below are recent items from this category, each with its source and a short description of what the publication covers when one is available in the source feed. Recent publications: 1. At Climate Week, technology is still a solution to climate change Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/environment/climate-change/new-york-city-climate-week/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen 3 C&EN reporters offer their impressions from the annual New York City event 2. Policy Watch: HHS and EPA move to coordinate on glyphosate review Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/policy/glyphosate-animal-testing-wildfire-smoke-epa/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen A weekly roundup of policy news in the chemical arena and beyond 3. How wildfire smoke put Bordeauxs wine at risk Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/food/agriculture/wildfire-smoke-bordeaux-wine-risk/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Damage might be localized, but smoke taint can stay hidden until the first sip 4. C&EN weekly chemistry news quiz, Sept. 25 Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/materials/cen-weekly-chemistry-news-quiz-september-25/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Test your knowledge of our stories on neuroplasticity targets, skeletal editing, an edible battery, and more 5. Wilfred A. van der Donk wins 2026 A. I. Scott Medal Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/wilfred-a-van-der-donk-wins-award/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Hes being recognized for his work to better understand enzyme catalysis 6. This battery is ready to eat Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/materials/energy-storage/ingestible-battery-electrode-biodegradable/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Paper-based power source worked inside pigs for a few days, then vanished in weeks 7. Phosphate steps into new role as autonomous molecular machine Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/materials/molecular-machines/phosphate-autonomous-molecular-machine/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen The first chemically fueled small-molecule walker dances around a sugar molecule without falling off 8. Reading 2000-year-old scrolls without unfurling them Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/analytical-chemistry/imaging/ancient-scrolls-lead-xrf/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Researchers scan for lead in ink to reconstruct text hidden in fragile scrolls 9. Skeletal-editing dream realized Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/synthesis/skeletal-editing-dream-realized-carbon-nitrogen/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Second-generation C-to-N swap turns the first generations failure into a feature 10. Ineos to shutter UK acetyls plants Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/business/economy/ineos-shutter-uk-acetyls-plants/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Firm blames ridiculously high gas prices for the closures; trade group sees more coming in Europe 11. Kasvu Therapeutics goes after a different neuroplasticity target to treat depression Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/neuroscience/kasvu-therapeutics-goes-different-neuroplasticity/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen The start-up has raised $34 million for its novel approach to replicating the benefits of psychedelics 12. White House reportedly retreating from plan to control NIH grants Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/policy/nih-research-grants-white-house-control/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen The move comes after pushback from Republicans and Democrats 13. Ultrasensitive heat sensor tracks X-rays from nuclear materials Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/physical-chemistry/nuclear-chemistry/nist-superconducting-heat-sensor-tracks-x-ray-emissions-nuclear-materials/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Device can boost accuracy in monitoring radioactivity at power plants and weapons facilities 14. What you need to know to register for ABCChem Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/need-know-register-abcchem/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen The Atlantic Basin Conference on Chemistry will take place Dec. 69 in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, and focus on chemistry for global impact 15. Chemical industry groups, GAO press DHS to resume terrorist-screening program Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/policy/chemical-security-cfats-terrorism-dhs-cisa/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Chemical facilities lost the ability to vet personnel against a federal terrorism database when the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program expired in July 2023 16. Business Watch: Ineos opens Danish carbon storage site, and more Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/business/business-watch-ineos-cabot-basf-fujifilm-covestro-hovione/104/web/2026/09?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Heres what were watching in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries this week Sources in this brief: Chemical & Engineering News. Selected 16 of 20 available items for this weekly brief.