A team at the University of Minnesota has discovered a low-cost material that could make computer memory faster and more energy-efficient. Their breakthrough with Ni₄W — a nickel-tungsten alloy — promises low-power, high-speed data storage for next-gen electronics like smartphones and data centers.

This article highlights an 8-minute analytical method for the quantification of chlorate and perchlorate in milk and infant formula. The method uses an Agilent 1290 Infinity II LC and Ultivo triple quadrupole LC/MS (LC/TQ) with an AJS source. The Ultivo LC/TQ was designed to save laboratory space, while maintaining the performance and robustness required for high-throughput analyses. Chlorate and perchlorate have maximum residue limits (MRLs) of 10 μg/kg in milk and infant formula, as defined by the European Commission. This method achieved accurate quantitation at one tenth the level of the MRL. The method precision was <10 % (%RSD) at the lowest level of quantitation with n = 10.

A new method can produce custom-designed proteins in just 4-6 weeks that can arm the T cells of the body's immune system to attack and kill cancer cells.

Yogurt, a popular snack for its versatility and health benefits, serves as a practical choice for busy individuals. This article explores how precise pH management during production — crucial for probiotic activity, taste, and shelf life — is achieved through careful monitoring.

A newly developed metal-organic framework offers a dual function for removing and detecting PFOA, a persistent PFAS contaminant, from water. The material combines high adsorption capacity with fluorescence-based real-time detection and reusability, providing a promising approach for environmental monitoring and remediation.

Researchers have developed a measure called polygenic risk score that can predict the risk of adult obesity from childhood. This genetic analysis can help to identify children as well as adolescents at higher genetic risk of developing obesity in later life.

A comprehensive new study suggests that walking 7000 steps a day offers nearly the same health benefits as 10,000 steps — significantly lowering the risk of early death and major diseases.

Newly discovered alkaloid compounds from millipede secretions show potential for targeting neuroreceptors linked to pain and neurological disorders. Found in Andrognathus corticarius, the molecules may open new avenues for drug development once they can be synthesized in larger quantities.

Marine heatwaves in 2023 reached record-breaking levels in intensity, duration, and global coverage, affecting 96% of the world’s oceans, according to a new study. The findings highlight diverse regional drivers behind these extreme events and suggest they may signal a broader shift in ocean–atmosphere dynamics.

Scientific fraud is no longer the work of isolated bad actors — it’s a global, organized industry. A new study from Northwestern University uncovers sprawling networks of “paper mills,” brokers, and hijacked journals that are flooding the scientific record with fake research.