From mini-brains to spider-inspired gloves and wolf apple coatings, scientists are turning eerie-sounding experiments into real innovations that could revolutionize health and sustainability. Lab-grown brain organoids may replace animal testing, spider-silk gloves could create instant wound dressings, wolf apple starch keeps veggies fresh, and researchers even found microplastics lurking in...
Your pumpkin might be hiding a toxic secret
Researchers in Japan have revealed how some gourds draw pollutants into their fruits. The secret lies in a protein that carries contaminants through the plant sap. By manipulating this protein’s structure, scientists hope to breed crops that resist contamination or serve as natural soil purifiers. This finding bridges food safety...
Scientists discover a stunning new golden-tongued lizard in China
A new species of mountain lizard, Diploderma bifluviale, has been discovered in the upper Dadu River Valley of China. Its distinct traits and isolated habitat highlight the hidden biodiversity of the Hengduan Mountains.
Warwick Researcher Improves Century-Old Equation to Predict Movement of Dangerous Air Pollutants
A new method developed at the University of Warwick offers the first simple and predictive way to calculate how irregularly shaped nanoparticles — a dangerous class of airborne pollutant — move through air.
Low-Cost Pollution Monitoring is Global South Game Changer – Study
Low-cost sensor technology is revolutionising the way experts identify and manage sources of air pollution, offering a powerful, affordable tool for improving public health and environmental policy worldwide, a new study reveals.
Building a More Reliable Power Future
Reliable electrical infrastructure is essential for everything that happens at UC Santa Cruz — teaching and research, dining and housing, and supporting the daily needs of thousands of students, faculty, and staff.
Noise Disrupts Rare Songbirds
From agriculture and urban land clearance to loss of habitat and feral animal predation, native wild animals and their food sources face a rising tide of threats caused by human activities.
The Brain Power Behind Sustainable AI
PhD student Miranda Schwacke explores how computing inspired by the human brain can fuel energy-efficient artificial intelligence.
Streamlining Desalination to Save Drinking Water
Sea level rise means fresh groundwater will increasingly become salty.
Humans evolved faster than any other ape
UCL scientists found that human skulls evolved much faster than those of other apes, reflecting the powerful forces driving our brain growth and facial flattening. By comparing 3D models of ape skulls, they showed that humans changed about twice as much as expected. The findings suggest that both cognitive and...