E-commerce companies are looking to scale new heights.

Online retailers cut their teeth on valuable commoditized products — think high-end electronics, mass-market books and specialty cosmetics. Today, they’ve taken big chunks of that market share, causing them to look at industries they haven’t penetrated nearly as deeply, particularly groceries.

The new look at the gym? Fewer “forever chemicals.”

PFAS chemicals, once championed for their moisture-wicking properties, are being phased out as regulators and consumers scrutinize potential health risks. Savvy manufacturers are trying to differentiate their offerings as they turn to replacement materials.

Beyond the hype: What could humanoid robots actually do?

Buzz for human-shaped machines has been everywhere recently, and not just because they’re fascinating: Many industrial applications would benefit from more-nimble and more-independent robots. The major catch? Hardware and training models are still catching up to the vision.

China’s biotech industry is coming into its own.

Chinese drugmakers have long had a reputation for producing less-expensive versions of proven medications. However, China’s scale and cost advantages have helped its development pipeline for “innovative” drugs become the world’s largest. The end result could be more game-changing medicines.