The advantages of moving from a wasteful ‘linear’ economy to a ‘circular’ economy, where all resources are recycled and reused, are obvious. So could we recycle Rare earth elements more efficiently, too? In Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, German scientists showed that the answer is yes — with the help of twelve exotic bacteria.

South Korean researchers have successfully developed an innovative analysis model focusing on the magnetic transport characteristics of molecules attached to the surface of MXene. The new approach is expected to facilitate the establishment of a property prediction and classification system, a critical step toward the production of uniform quality MXene for various applications.

Researchers have introduced a new ‘glow in the dark’ protein method called Lunas (luminescent nucleic acid sensor) by which viral diseases can be detected within 20 minutes. This method can be a revolutionary move for the healthcare industry.

Scientists at the University of Antwerp and University of Liège have conducted a study on the functioning of the brain in cosmonauts. The study reveals that the brain adapts to weightlessness after being in space for 6 months.

Could your smartphone analyse the coronavirus on surfaces? European researchers are developing a new generation of optical microscopes for mobile phones where LEDs and tiny detectors in the camera can detect very small structures.

A breakdown in how brain cells rid themselves of waste precedes the buildup of debris-filled plaques known to occur in Alzheimer’s disease, a new study in mice shows. This results could explain why drugs designed to remove amyloid deposits have failed to stop the disease.

A team of scientists has demonstrated a novel concept for solar cells, that exploits the ability of materials to exist in different crystalline phases. The related study has now been published in the renowned journal ‘Nature Energy’.

A new analysis reveals a previously undescribed group of early Holocene Siberian people that lived in the Neolithic Altai-Sayan region, near to where Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan come together. The genetic data show they were descendants of both paleo-Siberian and Ancient North Eurasian people.

Researchers are analyzing the role of a protein which is expected to prevent cell death. If the study proves successful, it can have a significant impact on the development of cancer therapy and also help researchers understand how the cell cycle is regulated.

Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the USA have mentioned in a study that women with higher levels of optimism tend to live longer. The study suggests that positive psychological factors such as optimism helps women across diverse groups to age in a healthy manner and live longer.