A proof-of-concept quantum battery has been demonstrated, exploiting collective quantum effects to achieve “superabsorption” — a regime where energy uptake accelerates as system size increases. Verified using ultrafast spectroscopy, the prototype highlights a counterintuitive scaling advantage that could redefine the limits of charging speed and energy storage.

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.

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 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.

New research reveals that chicks benefit from gentle human touch just like all other pets. Human interactions not only prevent fear but also triggers positive emotions in baby chicks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By capturing intensity and phase changes in a single measurement, new method could help scientists design new materials, explore biological processes and advance high-power lasers.

Biotech Fluidics’ biocompatible valves claim to offer the prefect solution for simplifying instrument design as the single rotary distribution valve can replace a bank of up to 24 solenoids valves. It also offers low swept volume and eliminates reagent carryover concerns.

Azenta Life Sciences’ Low DNA Binding consumables product range offers a practical option for laboratories looking to reduce avoidable sample loss and ensure reliable molecular biology workflows.

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 new class of designer carbon materials from Chiba University could make carbon capture significantly more energy-efficient. The researchers developed “viciazites” that can release captured CO2 at temperatures below 60 °C, opening the door to lower-cost capture systems powered by industrial waste heat.

A recent study has revealed that maize, rice and cassava drive more deforestation than major export-oriented crops like cocoa, coffee, and rubber. It also mentions that maize, rice and cassava together are responsible for about 11 % of all agriculture-driven deforestation, while the figure for cocoa, coffee and rubber combined is less than 5 %.

A new global study assessed how natural forests affect local temperatures across regions of the world. The findings provide a unifying perspective on when and where natural forests deliver the greatest benefits to people and ecosystems.

A plant-based diet may help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, but quality appears to make the difference. A large long-term study suggests that diets rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes are associated with lower dementia risk, while less healthful plant-based eating patterns may raise it.

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.

Sticking to the same meals and eating a consistent number of calories each day may help people lose more weight, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

How much people drink matters — but so does what they drink. A new large-scale study suggests that low to moderate wine consumption may be associated with lower cardiovascular risk, while even modest intake of beer, cider or spirits was linked to higher mortality.

A recent pilot study has revealed that liver screening at health clinics can prevent liver diseases. It shares that the best path for addressing liver disease is to identify the issue early on and make lifestyle changes accordingly.

Researchers in Austria have shown that swimming E. coli can generate enough hydrodynamic torque in confined spaces to rotate tiny symmetric discs. The finding sheds new light on how bacteria behave in tight environments and could help inspire new soft materials and microscopic contactless engines.

A new proteomics method is shedding light on how the blood-brain barrier opens and closes. By identifying two proteins that help preserve barrier integrity, researchers have uncovered molecular pathways that could inform future therapies for neurological diseases and improve drug delivery to the brain.

The first fossil egg ever found from a mammal ancestor is offering rare insight into how Lystrosaurus survived Earth’s greatest mass extinction. The discovery not only settles a long-running question about early mammalian reproduction, but also points to egg-laying and rapid development as key survival traits in a hostile prehistoric world.