‘Eco-friendly’ plant-based plastics linked to organ damage
Researchers at Zhejiang University discover liver damage and gut imbalances in mice from biodegradable starch plastics exposure.
Your cells can hear
Kyoto University researchers discover that acoustic waves can influence cellular activities, revealing new insights into mechanobiology.
High blood pressure? Eat more bananas
University of Waterloo study reveals potassium-rich diets, including bananas, may lower blood pressure more effectively than reducing salt.
Printed skin to replace animal testing
TU Graz and Vellore Institute researchers develop 3D-printed skin with living cells, enabling animal-free cosmetic nanoparticle tests.
What makes the ocean glow? Revealing the 400-year mystery of “Milky Seas”
Colorado State University researchers have compiled a database of sightings of the phenomenon over the last 400 years.
Fixing cracks in moon bricks with bacteria
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a method using Sporosarcina pasteurii to repair lunar soil bricks.
Cold plunges actually change your cells, study finds
Researchers at the University of Ottawa discovered that repeated cold exposure significantly enhances autophagic function, improving cellular stress management.
All biological systems may be leveraging quantum information processing
Howard University researcher says recent discovery of amino acids producing UV-excited qubits could mean computing capacity of life is far greater than previously thought.
Getting hit by lightning is good for some tropical trees
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies reveal lightning benefits some trees by killing off parasitic vines and opening up the canopy.
Chinese blackbirds mimic electric moped alarms
Researchers at Nanjing University recorded over 40 electric moped sounds and a total of 3,041 Chinese blackbird songs.