Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered how a hospital superbug Clostridioides difficile (C.diff) can rapidly evolve resistance to vancomycin, the frontline drug used in the UK. The scientists found that in less than two months the bacteria could develop resistance to 32 times the initial antibiotic concentration.

A new Cornell study reveals that deep sleep does more than recharge your body — it resets your brain’s memory circuits. This breakthrough explains how we keep learning without maxing out our neurons, offering insights into boosting memory and potentially treating conditions like Alzheimer’s and PTSD.

Aramco has plans to fund the hefty amount to Kaust in order to support research and development projects over the next 10 years. Aramco and Kaust will collaborate across diverse areas such as energy transition, sustainability, materials transition, upstream technologies and digital solutions, with an emphasis on developing commercially viable outcomes.

Scientists have graphically illustrated global concentrations of a major air pollutant for the first time using Air Quality Stripes, revealing stark contrasts in air quality improvements across Europe and worsening conditions in parts of Africa and Central Asia. The visualizations highlight global disparities in air pollution.

The unique cryo-focused ion beam-scanning electron microscope make use of a technology that is capable of producing high-resolution imaging of a single protein — around 50 billion times smaller than a human cell. Researchers from the GW4 Alliance universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter will greatly benefit from this technology

A new study sheds light on the evolutionary history of tardigrades, the resilient "water bears" capable of surviving extreme conditions. Researchers used advanced microscopy techniques to examine fossil specimens preserved in amber, leading to the identification of a new species.

Overfishing has pushed many global fish stocks to the brink, driven by catch limits that often exceed scientific recommendations. A new study finds that even these scientifically advised limits have been set too high, leading to overly optimistic assessments of fish population recoveries and a failure to reduce catch rates when necessary.

Researchers have demonstrated that non-living hydrogels can play and improve at the video game Pong by leveraging a form of “memory”. By creating a feedback loop between the hydrogels and a virtual environment, the hydrogels' performance improved with experience, showcasing their ability to adapt and enhance their gameplay over time.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue, Windracers as well as university researchers have joined hands to develop an AI-powered drone that can autonomously detect and suppress fire before they turn into uncontrollable wildfires.

In a world overrun by petroleum-based plastics, scientists are searching for alternatives that are more sustainable, more biodegradable and far less toxic to the environment. Two new studies by biologists at Wash U highlight one potential source of game-changing materials: purple bacteria that, with a little encouragement, can act like microscopic factories for bioplastics.