Why do some cats purr more than others — or meow at strangers? New research from Kyoto University links feline vocal behavior to genetics, offering fresh insights into how domestication and DNA shape the way cats communicate with us. The findings could pave the way for better care and deeper human-cat bonds.

A joint study by the Universities of Geneva and Bern reveals that generative AIs outperform humans in emotional intelligence tests — and can even design their own. The results challenge long-held assumptions about what AI can (and should) do in emotionally complex situations.

The platform called Nanostraw Electro-actuated Transfection (Next) uses tiny hollow nanostructures and electrical pulses to insert a wide variety of biomolecules — proteins, mRNA and gene-editing tools — into immune cells with high efficiency and minimal disruption.

Scientists have unveiled the most detailed view yet of a key plant enzyme, metacaspase 9, revealing how it helps plants fend off disease and stress. Using advanced crystallography and molecular modeling, the team decoded how the enzyme activates — paving the way for new crop protection strategies and environmentally friendly treatments to combat major agricultural threats.

New fossil discoveries in Alaska reveal that birds were raising their young in the Arctic during the age of dinosaurs — pushing back the timeline of polar nesting by over 25 million years. These rare baby bird bones offer a surprising glimpse into avian life during the Cretaceous and may rewrite the story of modern bird evolution.

A team at Kist has developed an eco-friendly water treatment material that rapidly recovers phosphorus and disinfects harmful microbes, without the need for electricity. Using a sea urchin-shaped nanostructure and magnetic control, the technology offers a fast, energy-saving solution for water purification and resource recycling

Uveitis is one of the leading causes of vision loss and a new clinical guidance has now been developed to assist doctors to treat patients with this condition effectively.

According to research, a person’s waist-to-height ratio can predict an incidence of heart failure. It further reveals that this ratio is a better metric than body mass index to identify patients who may face the risk of heart failure.

New findings have revealed that a FDA approved menopause drug may also help to prevent invasive breast cancer. Dr. Swati Kulkarni, lead investigator and professor of breast surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is the brain behind this.

Peak Scientific has launched its newest series of products for GC instruments, Intura, at the ASMS 2025 trade show which was held in Baltimore, USA. The firm showcased a range of hydrogen, nitrogen and zero air generators which are ideal for labs that are keen to improve their productivity and quality of their analysis.