Science Snapshot: Formation of a Second-Generation Planet
NASA Hubble telescope data re-examined: the evolution of a Sun-like star as it dies and potentially forms into a second-generation planet.
Sea-Friendly Plastic As Alternative to Microplastic Pollution
Sea-friendly plastic is the newest project for material scientists: plastic that can dissolve in water to reduce microplastic pollution.
What to Feed Baby, or Let Baby Feed Themself
Baby-led weaning can be trendy and give babies a more varied diet, but how does it compare to a standard pureed baby food diet?
Teeth Hold a Permanent Record of Smoking Habits
A smoking habit is visible on the roots of one’s teeth after quitting and even after death, giving clues for forensics and archaeology.
Fungus Fighter: Tackling Fungal Infections
Fungal infections are widespread and tricky to kill off, but could we disarm them instead? A look at Candida albicans and a bacterial antibiotic.
The Impact of Agricultural Pesticides Is Underestimated
Agricultural pesticides stay in the air long after they are sprayed, latching onto particles in the air instead of breaking down.
Boosting the Influenza Vaccine Response
Enhanced immune responses to the flu could be possible with an intranasal influenza vaccine that prolongs immune memory of a special cell.
Life in Motion: Charting the World’s Pulse
An Interview with Mina Azimov, Founder of RapidEye – a citizen science project training AI to better understand the world as it truly is.
Nanotechnology for Healing Chronic Wounds
New Brazilian nanoparticle attacks chronic wounds on two fronts: controlling inflammation and accelerating skin regeneration.
Sink and Swim at the Lake: Littoral Zones Are Now Carbon Sinks
Freshwater shorelines absorb more carbon than previously thought, shifting the estimated balance of carbon sources and carbon sinks.