Researchers

Black-and-white electron micrograph of bacterial cells used illustratively for the Irkutsk laboratory update.

October 6, 2026

Health·Science·World

Russian Plague Lab Death Remains Unconfirmed as U.S. Says It Is Willing to Help

New details have emerged around the death of a Siberian lab worker at Russia's anti-plague research institute, with the United States saying it is willing to help — while Russian health authorities

Gloved hand pipetting pink mRNA-laden solution into a six-well culture plate in a laboratory hood

Australia·Health

Antibody Capture mRNA Delivery Powers 8× Binding and 1,000× Protein in LNPs for Targeted Therapies

Australian researchers have created a simple but powerful new method to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) to specific cells in the body, which could transform treatments for many diseases beyond vaccines. The team at Monash University found a way to increase

August 8, 2025

Tamarin Monkeys Among Only Three Species Including Humans That Use ‘Names’ to Identify Each Other—Discover the Surprising Cognitive Leap

Nature·Science·Wildlife

Tamarins use specific vocalizations to identify each other, akin to names—a highly advanced cognitive ability that, apart from humans, had only been discovered in

45 Antibodies to Counter Black Widow’s Bite: A Milestone in Spider Venom Treatment

Health·Science·Wildlife

The venom of the European black widow can cause respiratory and heart problems and even be fatal. However, antiserums from horses are themselves highly

Oily Duck in Ocean.

Pollution·Science

A Revolutionary Sponge for Oil Spill Cleanup in Frigid Waters: Discover How Canadian Scientists Pioneer CNF-SP Aerogel

Canadian scientists have developed a smart organic material called CNF-SP aerogel that can absorb or repel spilled oil. This material can be used as a sponge to quickly clean up marine oil

Rahul Somvanshi

June 12, 2024

The pour of the coffee and wood-chip biochar concrete for the footpath trial in Gisborne took place earlier this month. Photo Credit: Bodey Dittloff, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Architecture·Materials·Science·Sustainability

How Australia’s RMIT University Plans to Turn 75 Million Kilograms of Coffee Waste into Durable Concrete

Specialists from a university in Australia used coffee grounds waste to modify the components used in concrete production, making it stronger and more eco-friendly. The creators of the coffee concrete went ahead

Rahul Somvanshi

June 1, 2024

multicolored brain picture

Scientists Discover Stress-Relief Neural Pathway in Mice at IISc Bengaluru

Scientists at the Center for Neuroscience in Bengaluru, India, have identified a neural pathway in mice that turns stress into pain relief. The Center is part of the Indian Institute of Science

May 15, 2024

UNESCO/Huaui Roa(Source: unesco.co)

Climate·News

Press Freedom Day 2024: UNESCO Focuses on Climate Change Reporting

UNESCO dedicates World Press Freedom Day 2024, on May 3, to environmental journalism. For this international organization, journalistic work is key to confronting current environmental challenges and the advance of climate change.

May 3, 2024