Mega ocean warming El Niño events were key in driving the largest extinction of life on planet Earth some 252 million years ago, according to new research. Is this a sign of the future to come?

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens to cause over 39 million deaths by 2050, as revealed by a global analysis. Without urgent action, this looming crisis could reshape the future of global health.

Researchers see promise in a class of natural antimicrobials called microcins, which are produced by bacteria in the gut and help them compete with rival bacteria. The researchers also identify the first known microcin that targets the strains of bacteria that cause cholera and describe a method for finding microcins in bacterial genomes with the help of artificial intelligence.

Researchers have recently discovered a new blood group system called Mal. They were able to identify the genetic background of the mysterious Anwj blood group antigen. The findings can now allow identification and treatment of rare patients lacking this blood group.

With the help of infrared thermal imaging cameras, one can assess an animal’s stress from a distance without the need for direct contact. This proves beneficial for animals that are reluctant to be touched by humans such as reindeers.

Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are critical to sustaining our planet, but they come with a big challenge: they don’t always generate power when it’s needed. To make the most of them, we need efficient and affordable ways to store the energy they produce, so we have power even when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.

Hellma has introduced an innovative glass volume marking by making use of a laser technology which replaces the previous marking with burn in decals. The firm claims that the marking provides a significant higher sustainability.

Glioblastoma is an incurable and fatal type of brain cancer. In a large-scale drug screening, the antidepressant Vortioxetine emerged as one of the most effective agents against these types of cancer cells. Clinical trials are already in the planning phase at the University Hospital Zurich.

When the heat rises, an innovative cooling method could save dogs from heat-related illnesses. New research from Penn Vet Working Dog Center, published in JAVMA, shows that teaching dogs to dunk their heads in water is the most effective way to rapidly cool them after exercise.

Researchers have developed an innovative technique to significantly enhance the reproductive potential of aged oocytes, or immature egg cells. This process has the potential to achieve better outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies, such as in-vitro fertilization, for older females.