A new study highlights the urgent need for comprehensive monitoring of PFAS contamination in aquatic ecosystems, particularly where freshwater fishing is vital for food. Researchers found dangerously high levels of these “forever chemicals” in fish near a Cape Cod military base, with contamination extending miles downstream.

Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have found in a new study biological clues in the Wahbah Crater in Saudi Arabia for life on Enceladus, one of the moons orbiting Saturn. By sampling extremophiles living in the crater, the scientists found biosignatures that may mark life on the celestial body more than 1 billion kilometers away.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have revealed that people with Type 2 diabetes will experience higher blood sugar levels if they eat more ultra-processed foods.

Researchers have developed an AI system to interpret the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test, which helps identify which antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections. While still requiring refinement, the AI system shows promise in supporting doctors by speeding up the identification of resistance to life-saving antibiotics.

A study conducted by the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has revealed that many of the meat substitutes sold in Sweden claim a high content of iron – but in a form that cannot be absorbed by the body.

Researchers in the lab of U-Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Asst. Prof. Sihong Wang have developed a hydrogel that retains the semiconductive ability needed to transmit information between living tissue and machine, which can be used both in implantable medical devices and non-surgical applications.

Researchers at Rice University have developed an electrochemical reactor that could make direct air capture of carbon dioxide significantly more energy-efficient and cost-effective. Operating under industrially relevant conditions, this technology promises to revolutionize carbon capture.

During cheese ripening, specific peptides are key to achieving the rich kokumi flavor found in aged cheeses. Researchers at the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology have introduced an innovative method to rapidly and accurately analyze these flavor-enhancing peptides.

Scientists have developed a system that allows for precise, on-demand control of cell division outside living organisms. Using a molecular switch to toggle critical proteins, researchers can now fast-forward and rewind the complex choreography of cell division, offering unprecedented insights into cellular mechanics.

In a new study, researchers made use of artificial intelligence (AI) and found out that fish habitats are negatively affected by human activities. Based on this study, various measures to protect biodiversity and potential fish habitats will be developed.