Researchers have developed a novel class of nanotube membranes that enable ultrafast ion transport. The findings open new pathways for high-efficiency clean energy generation, lithium recovery and molecular separation.

A trace additive could significantly improve the compostability of PLA. Researchers have modified the bioplastic so that it degrades faster under industrial composting conditions without losing strength or transparency. The findings could broaden the use of PLA in packaging, although further testing is needed before home composting becomes a reliable option.

Long-term biodiversity data from the University of St Andrews is helping researchers detect early warning signs of extinction risk. By analysing more than 60,000 populations across marine and terrestrial ecosystems, the study shows that species with declining local prevalence are more likely to face higher extinction risk.

A new study offers a 500-million-year perspective on how photosymbiosis, the relationship between corals and photosynthetic algae, has shaped coral success. It also reveals that the evolutionary advantage of coral-algae symbiosis is not fixed; it depends entirely on environmental context.

Researchers have developed a method to analyze blood samples with just 5 % cancer DNA, compared to the 15–20 % required today—opening the door to improved cancer care and tumor monitoring.

Researchers have developed a new way to monitor brain blood flow during surgery. The method, called sinusoidal intensity modulation speckle imaging, or Simsi, uses the physics of dynamic light scattering to image blood flow noninvasively, across a wide field of view and without high-speed cameras.

A review of research on repeated weight loss and regain suggests that yo‑yo dieting is not necessarily as harmful as it is often portrayed.

Researchers have found that some species of the Heliconius tribe in butterflies live, on average, around three times longer than their close relatives. The findings suggest that these butterflies have evolved a unique strategy for extending lifespan, offering fresh insights into how ageing can be delayed in the natural world.

A new study has revealed that the body mass index (BMI) in children is shaped mainly by genetic inheritance and not by parental weight during pregnancy.

Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a miniature dental robot that could one day automatically prepare teeth for crowns. The technology could help reduce the number of appointments needed for dental treatment.