The determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in postharvest analysis using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC–MS) has proven to be a suitable tool for predicting the extent of chilling injury and minimizing food losses. The peach example presented here may serve as a model case for other commodities.

Researchers have developed a metahydrogel platform integrated with AI-driven signal processing which enables clinical-grade tracking of heart signals and blood pressure during daily activities, paving the way for uninterrupted monitoring of mental-health states.

Advanced technology can help farmers get to the root of a growing problem ¾ overwatering in an era of increasing drought and water scarcity. A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it’s needed.

A machine-learning strategy has generated a new class of ultra-high strength and ductility steel for 3D printing that costs less, resists rust, and requires only a fraction of the usual processing time.

A new study has transformed everyday coffee waste into a high-performance, eco-friendly insulation material, offering a promising alternative to petroleum-based products widely used in buildings and packaging.

A new recycling process developed at the University of Bath could open the way to repeated high-quality recycling of acrylic plastics. Instead of relying on energy-intensive pyrolysis, the method uses UV light, lower temperatures and more sustainable solvents to recover monomers from PMMA waste, offering a potentially more efficient route to circular use of acrylic materials.

Vehicle-to-grid technology could give electric vehicles a second role beyond transport: stabilising the power system. A new study suggests that EVs can act as a distributed storage network, absorbing surplus renewable electricity and feeding it back into the grid at peak times.

A newly identified bacteriophage could offer a targeted alternative to antibiotics in the fight against foodborne Salmonella. According to researchers, phage W5 was able to break down stubborn biofilms and reduce contamination on foods and processing surfaces, pointing to new phage-based disinfection strategies for safer, cleaner and more sustainable food production.

Saharsh Davuluri has been appointed as the new CEO and Managing Director of Neuland Laboratories. He succeeds Sucheth Davuluri who will now assume the role of executive vice chairman of the company.

Laboratories are increasingly making use of the 3D printing technology to develop 3D printed drugs, lab-on-a-chip systems and even bioprint tissues and organs. With such transformative changes taking place, 3D printing is redefining what is possible in medicine and R&D.