Fluorescent bacteria ‘shine a light’ on microplastic pollution
Researchers at the National University of Singapore develop biosensors using Pseudomonas aeruginosa to detect microplastics efficiently.
Decades-old barrels of industrial waste still impacting ocean floor off Los Angeles
Researchers from UC San Diego uncover alkaline waste barrels forming concrete-like crusts, affecting marine ecosystems significantly.
First 3D real-time imaging of hydrogen’s effect on steel defects unlocks safer hydrogen economy
University of Oxford reveals hydrogen’s atomic-scale impact on metal integrity, guiding future alloy design for resilience.
Nuclear waste could be source of fuel in fusion reactors
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory explore transforming nuclear waste into tritium, addressing tritium supply shortages.
Glow-in-the-dark nanoparticles turn houseplants into night lights
South China Agricultural University’s innovative method enables succulents to glow in various colours after sunlight exposure.
Black metal could give a heavy boost to solar power generation
University of Rochester researchers developed a solar thermoelectric generator with efficiency 15 times greater than current technology.
Toothpaste made from hair provides natural root to repair teeth
King’s College London researchers use keratin from hair to create eco-friendly toothpaste that mimics enamel structure.
Researchers use seaweed to manufacture raw materials for civil construction
University of São Paulo develops eco-friendly ceramic clay using sargassum, reducing coastal pollution and improving energy efficiency.
Reusable ‘jelly ice’ keeps things cold — without meltwater
University of California, Davis researchers develop compostable gelatin-based cooling material, reducing contamination risks in food supply.
Study identifies global upswing in photosynthesis driven by land, offset by oceans
Duke University research reveals terrestrial plants significantly increase photosynthesis, while marine algae show a decline.