7 ways biotechnology can mitigate climate change challenges

As the world grapples with escalating climate change, the impacts on agriculture have become acute and inescapable. In 2025, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and shifting…

Global study shows drug shortages can become a systemic issue for millions

Credit: Alexandros Chatzidimos from Pexels In the largest study of its kind, new global research has revealed that drug shortages can become a systemic issue affecting the health of millions…

Monument linked to Iberian star mythology discovered in Jódar

Archaeologists from the Research Institute for Iberian Archaeology (IAI) at the University of Jaén (UJA) have discovered a monument connected to the sun and other celestial bodies within Iberian mythology.…

Most Daily Actions Run on Habit, Not Conscious Choice

Summary: New research shows that nearly two-thirds of daily behaviors are triggered by habit rather than conscious decision-making. Participants often acted automatically in familiar settings, reflecting learned associations. Almost half…

Patterned electrodes reveal how bubble spacing affects hydrogen production efficiency

Severe obesity associated with reduced prevalence of recommended cancer screenings

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In a recent cross-sectional study, researchers from Pennington Biomedical Research Center found that severe obesity is associated with a lower rate of cancer screenings. In their…

Researchers pioneer advances to make next-generation lithium batteries safer

Credit: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Battery technology researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) recently published studies that address some of the biggest challenges in the field. Led by Professor Yan Wang,…

Hubble images celestial cigar’s smoldering heart

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the central region of spiral galaxy Messier 82. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, W. D. Vacca This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image reveals new…

Time crystals arise from quantum interactions once thought to prevent their formation

Correlations between quantum particles result in a rhythmic signal – without the need for an external beat to set the tempo. Credit: TU Wien Nature has many rhythms: the seasons…

Mini Brains Expose Neural Signatures of Schizophrenia and Bipolar

Summary: For the first time, lab-grown mini brains have revealed how neurons misfire in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Using machine learning to analyze electrical activity, researchers identified distinct firing patterns…