Microbiome: Drug discovery within the patient
Microorganisms do not just colonize the body of mammals during infections. Billions of microbes can be found on and in healthy humans and animals...
Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater
Scientists found that cellulose diacetate foam (CDA) is the fastest degrading bioplastic in an ocean environment. This new foam material is demonstrated to be...
Forever chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world
Scientists have discovered toxic 'Forever Chemicals' present in samples of drinking water from around the world.
AI helps to detect antibiotic resistance
In a pilot study, researchers have used artificial intelligence to detect antibiotic resistance in bacteria. This is an important first step toward integrating GPT-4...
Quantum research breakthrough uses synthetic dimensions to efficiently process quantum information
A new study opens the door to cutting-edge solutions that could contribute to the realization of a system capable of processing quantum information in...
Visible light energy yields two-for-one deal when added to CO2 recycling process
By combining visible light and electrochemistry, researchers have enhanced the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products and stumbled upon a surprising discovery. The...
Identifying the genes that viruses ‘steal’ from ocean microbes
A new study gets scientists closer to more fully understanding where viruses fit into the global ocean picture of cycling nutrients such as nitrogen,...
The expansion of turbid drops in water
It is usually not possible to look inside cloudy liquids, but researchers have now managed to do so.
Harnessing vibrations: Engineered material generates electricity from unexpected source
Imagine tires that charge a vehicle as it drives, streetlights powered by the rumble of traffic, or skyscrapers that generate electricity as the buildings...
Plankton balloon to six times their size in newly discovered mode of oceanic travel
Many plankton journey from the cold, dark depths of our oceans to the surface, only to eventually drift down again into the darkness in...
