Plastic waste could find a second life in atmospheric water harvesting. University of Vienna researchers have converted discarded packaging, CDs and Lego bricks into porous polymer networks that capture moisture even from dry air and release it under mild heating.

Under the ‘Aspired’ trial, investigators revealed that a wearable ECG heart monitor was able to improve the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias and was also associated with lower death rates.

A study has revealed that mindfulness and tai chi practices eased sleep problems, fatigue, and pain of patients post their cancer treatment.

An electronic nose could help confirm detection dogs’ alerts and improve training for searches involving buried human remains. A pilot study tested the technology alongside police dogs, exploring its potential to identify decomposition odours and support forensic investigations.

A new study has revealed that even if current global carbon emissions pledges are fulfilled, around 1.4 million more people in the UK could face heightened risk of coastal flooding by the year 2200.

The new compact analyzer combines 5-part extended DIFF with rapid CRP whole blood measurement, delivering clinically relevant information for enhanced diagnoses in laboratory settings.

Workers who fear artificial intelligence is threatening their occupation are more likely to slack off on the job, swipe a co-worker’s lunch or engage in other counterproductive workplace behavior, a new study finds. This is especially true in occupations where AI is likely to have the greatest impact.

Scientists have uncovered a fungal toxin that halts the cell’s protein factories. Beyond revealing how protein production works at its core, the findings may pave the way for innovative treatments in the long run.

A laboratory study by the University of Cambridge found that commonly used sweeteners can alter the growth of gut bacteria. The effects varied when sweeteners were combined with medicines and other substances, although further research is needed to determine their relevance to human health.

Understanding how atomic structures influence strength, stability and degradation could help researchers develop better alloys, magnets and catalysts. A new electron microscope at Oak Ridge National Laboratory combines atomic-scale imaging with rapid chemical analysis, with future automated workflows expected to accelerate materials research.