Marine virologists have discovered a new bacteriophage in the sediment of the Mariana Trench, Earth's deepest point. This phage infects Halomonas bacteria commonly found in extreme deep-sea environments. The study sheds light on the co-evolution of phages and their hosts in isolated, harsh conditions.

Researchers found that half of the participants do not match the healthiness of their meals to their snacks and vice versa. This difference has a negative effect on health measures, such as blood sugar and fat levels, and addressing this could be a simple diet strategy to improve health.

New research by teams from the University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University reveals that humans were building wooden structures at least 476,000 years ago, far earlier than previously thought. The discovery was made at the Kalambo Falls site in Zambia, where well-preserved wooden logs with stone tool cut-marks suggest they were deliberately crafted and joined, likely to form a dwelling or platform.

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an innovative technology that can convert typically unrecyclable mixed plastic waste into useful chemicals. Using an efficient organocatalyst, the process requires less energy and emits fewer greenhouse gases compared to conventional methods.

A major goal of chemistry is to produce amines from ammonia and unsaturated hydrocarbons in a simple way. Moreover, during catalytic addition, in which ammonia is activated and then transferred, no waste is produced, making it particularly sustainable. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have now come a step closer to this goal.

A groundbreaking study in the journal Animal Behaviour reveals that individual wild Asian elephants possess varying abilities and willingness to solve puzzles for food access. Conducted in Thailand's Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary, the research involved 77 elephants attempting to open puzzle boxes containing aromatic jackfruit.

They protect pizza boxes against grease penetration, make outdoor clothing weatherproof, and are also found in groundwater and in the human body: perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFASs for short. Some representatives of this large group of chemicals are now classified as hazardous to health or even carcinogenic. The EU n now wants to ban a number of critical PFAS and is promoting the development of substitute materials for PFAS in four large collaborative projects, such as the EU project Zero-F.

New research by teams from the University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University reveals that humans were building wooden structures at least 476,000 years ago, far earlier than previously thought. The discovery was made at the Kalambo Falls site in Zambia, where well-preserved wooden logs with stone tool cut-marks suggest they were deliberately crafted and joined, likely to form a dwelling or platform.

Researchers are working to develop a small, implantable device which has the potential to sense and even treat cancer. This project has received a funding of 45 million dollars from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.

Mettler Toledo offers its new XPR Excellence line which helps its users to focus on accuracy, ease of use, and saving precious samples. The line includes two new models and five new High-Performance Balance options.

Researchers have developed a new hydrogel device which has the ability to create drinking water out of moisture present in the air. This innovative solution can prove beneficial for drought-stressed populations.

Researchers have enhanced the efficiency of an essential building block of many quantum devices beyond a seemingly inherent limit. This breakthrough is expected to open up new perspectives for a wide range of photonic quantum technologies.

A UMD and Nasa study has found that major droughts and rainfall events have been occurring more often. The researchers investigated 20 years of satellite data and found that the global total intensity of extreme events increased from 2002 to 2021 as Earth’s temperatures rose simultaneously.

A new research has revealed that extreme heat will be the reason behind the mass extinction of humans and mammals on earth in the future. With the sun emitting more energy and warming the Earth, tectonic processes will also occur in the Earth’s crust that would lead to more frequent volcanic eruptions, thus warming the planet even further.

Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5 percent of grain yield and 2.3 percent of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to new work published by Colorado State University scientists in the journal Nature Communications.  

Although some flowers have the ability to change their colors. Researchers have now revealed that Causonis japonica, a common plant in Japan, has a unique bidirectional color change ability that makes its flowers change color again and again.

While sushi and sashimi are popular treats worldwide, a recent PhD study from NTNU's Department of Biotechnology and Food Science highlights potential health risks. Hyejeong Lee's research found that raw seafood products can contain Aeromonas bacteria, which can be harmful, especially to vulnerable groups.

Researchers have found out that fungi which usually destroys the life of vegetables and fruit can actually promote its growth. The activation of a single fungal secondary metabolism gene cluster determined the negative impact of the fungus on the host plant and when the cluster was disrupted, either genetically or by a change in environment, the fungi’s behavior changed from inhibiting growth to promoting it.

Bayer will be developing a new R&D facility at its Monheim site in Germany to strengthen its Crop Protection business. With this, the firm aims to support regenerative agriculture by developing and bringing to market new Crop Protection solutions.

Smoothies can be a tasty and convenient way to get the important fruits and vegetables you need for a healthy diet. But is a banana and blueberry smoothie the best combo? Researchers at the University of California, Davis, suggest that blending certain ingredients in smoothies can influence whether your body is getting a nutritional boost.

A study has explored the impact of Long Covid on children and young people especially their experience of school and overall life. It revealed that their absence from school due to Long Covid had a stressful and isolating impact on them.

Researchers have begun clinical trials of the Chadox1 Mers vaccine with an aim to find a cure for the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, a viral illness caused by Mers coronavirus. Currently, there are no treatments available for this disease.

Siemens Healthineers offers a quantitative Covid-19 test to measure neutralizing antibodies. The company has also submitted an application to the FDA under Emergency Use Authorization.

Scientists at .NeuroRestore, Switzerland, report in Science that they have developed a gene therapy that was proven in mice to stimulate nerve regrowth across spinal cord injuries and guide nerves to reconnect to their natural targets to restore mobility.