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Simultaneous Production of Bioplastics and High-Value Carotenoids by Multifunctional Bacteria

We often look to the smallest lifeforms for help solving the biggest problems: Microbes help make foods and beverages, cure diseases, treat waste and even clean up pollution.

26 Dec 2023

Nature-Powered Nutrient Recovery: UW-Madison Develops Innovative Manure Processing Technique

An interdisciplinary team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists has developed a new technique that could help farmers extract useful nutrients such as ammonia and potassium from livestock manure to efficiently make fertilizer and other useful chemical products.

13 Dec 2023

Record-Breaking Heatwaves Set to Trigger Devastating Global Coral Bleaching

Record-breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a University of Queensland coral reef scientist.

11 Dec 2023

Study Investigates Antibiotic Resistance Genes Transfer Between Bacteria

A recent study reported in The Lancet Microbe reveals that the exchange of antibiotic resistance genes among diverse bacteria is significantly more extensive than previously believed.

11 Dec 2023

Genetic Insights into Otter Population Decline and Recovery

Recent genetic studies have unveiled the mechanism through which British otters successfully rebounded from population decline in the 1950s, aided by their Asian counterparts.

4 Dec 2023

'Blue Fish Tick' has been the Key Driver of Sustainable Fishing in Australia for Over Two Decades, a New Report Reveals

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has unveiled two decades of transformative progress in Australian fisheries since 2000.

23 Nov 2023

Exploring How Climate Change Could Impact Our Brain Function in the Future

A new element of the catastrophic impacts of climate change is emerging – how global warming is impacting the human brain.

14 Nov 2023

Recycled Plastics Found to Have Hundreds of Toxic Chemicals

When scientists examined pellets from recycled plastic collected in 13 countries they found hundreds of toxic chemicals, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals.

13 Nov 2023

Centralized Tool Revolutionizes Global Bee Data

A centralized tool named BeeBCD has emerged as a powerful solution for addressing substantial gaps in public bee data, particularly from regions like Africa and Asia, which have been underrepresented.

6 Nov 2023

UK Government Urged to Mandate Microplastic Filters on Washing Machines

TODAY Westminster has been urged to better California after legislation was vetoed in the US state that mandated microplastic filters in all new washing machines by 2029.

24 Oct 2023

Tackling Pollution with Plastic-Eating Enzymes

Two novel enzymes can degrade one of the most prevalent single-use plastics, according to a study published in the journal Biofilms and Microbiomes by Brunel University London.

17 Oct 2023

Marine Bacteria Could Help Tackle Plastic Pollution in the Oceans

A bacterium that can degrade the common polymer polybutylene succinate (PBS), which naturally biodegrades to only a limited extent in marine environments, could lead to improved ways to recycle this polymer.

17 Oct 2023

New Tools to Tackle the Challenges of Pollen and Fungal Spores

Apart from causing discomfort and respiratory issues for individuals, biological aerosols emitted from both terrestrial and marine ecosystems significantly affect agriculture and forestry.

16 Oct 2023

Air Pollution Degrades Floral Odors, Making It Harder for Bees to Find Flowers

A new study has found that air pollution is preventing pollinators finding flowers because it degrades the scent.

11 Sep 2023

Increasing Milk Yield in Cattle with Low-Protein Diet

Histidine is crucial to maintaining milk production and milk protein content when cows are fed diets with low protein concentrations, according to an array of research that was published in the Journal of Dairy Science

8 Sep 2023

Ozone Pollution Threatens Wildflower Abundance and Crop Yields

A new study performed has discovered that air pollution considerably decreases pollination as it degrades the scent of flowers, impacting bees’ potential to determine them.

5 Sep 2023

Aloe Vera Peels for Pest Control on Staple Food Crops

According to a study, aloe vera peels that are discarded can be utilized as a natural insecticide to assist farmers in defending important food crops from damaging insects.

4 Sep 2023

DNA Data Storage: The Next Frontier in Computer Technology

The hereditary molecule DNA can store a great deal of information over long periods of time in a very small space. For a good ten years, scientists have therefore been pursuing the goal of developing DNA chips for computer technology, for example for the long-term archiving of data.

25 Aug 2023

Scientists Identify New Way Algae Transfer Nutrients to Coral Host

Researchers have discovered a fresh method by which symbiotic algae emit sugar. This process includes the often-ignored cell wall, demonstrating that this structure is crucial for symbiosis and the movement of carbon in the ocean in addition to protecting the cell.

24 Aug 2023

Bats Use Insect Migrations to Refuel Their Journeys

University of Exeter scientists identified seven bat species and 66 insect species (90% of which were moths) in the Pass of Bujaruelo, near Spain's border with France.

17 Aug 2023