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A new study links 6PPD-quinone, a tire-wear pollutant, to genes and pathways involved in Alzheimer’s disease.
A tire-derived pollutant may disrupt brain pathways tied to Alzheimer’s, according to a new computational study.
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RMIT University Associate Professor Biplob Pramanik in the laboratory where researchers developed a dual-bubble wastewater treatment approach that significantly improves microplastic removal.
Green ImpactScientists use microbubbles and nanobubbles to remove 90% of microplastics from waterJoshua Shavit
A University of Reading study reveals how microbes shape artisan cheese flavor and may support gut health through fermentation and aging.
HealthScientists discover what gives artisan cheeses their distinct flavorsRebecca Shavit
A new octopus-inspired robotic arm can sense, adapt, and grasp objects on its own, marking a major leap in soft robotics.
InnovationsOctopus-inspired robot arm can feel and grasp like living creaturesHannah Shavit-Weiner
MIT-led modeling suggests human-caused ozone depletion may have begun in 1957 in the tropical upper stratosphere.
SpaceOzone depletion actually began decades before holes in the ozone layer were first discoveredShy Cohen
NASA and Katalyst are attempting a robotic rescue of the Swift telescope before solar drag pulls it into Earth's atmosphere.
SpaceNASA’s risky bid to save Swift telescope before solar drag pulls it into Earth’s atmosphereJoseph Shavit
Scientists have developed a blood test that reveals how fast your organs are aging, offering early warnings for disease and lifespan risks.
HealthNew blood test finds different body parts age at different speedsMac Oliveau
Tiny sugar chains in your body may reveal disease risk years early, opening the door to faster, personalized care.
HealthScientists discover sugar molecules that predict disease years earlyJoshua Shavit
New research reveals how ocean microbes shape the carbon cycle, offering a clearer path to understanding climate change.
DiscoveriesScientists unlock the secret role of ocean microbes in Earth’s climateRebecca Shavit
Webb images suggest mergers helped shut down star formation in distant galaxies during a peak era of cosmic growth.
SpaceJWST reveals why some distant galaxies suddenly stop forming starsShy Cohen
California’s nearly 4,800-year-old Methuselah tree has survived for millennia, but drought, heat, pests, and wildfire now threaten its future.
Green ImpactAt 4,800-years-old, Methuselah is the world’s oldest living tree – predates the Egyptian pyramidsJoseph Shavit
Melatonin may modestly reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain and improve sleep, according to a new University of Sydney review.
HealthMelatonin may ease chronic pain while improving sleep, study findsMac Oliveau
Adriatic bottlenose dolphins are increasingly following trawlers, suggesting overfishing may be reshaping how they survive.
Green ImpactOverfishing has made bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic Sea heavily reliant on fishing trawlers for foodHannah Shavit-Weiner
South Korean researchers built a PTFE-free dry battery anode that improves fast charging, cycling stability, and cleaner EV battery production.
Green ImpactNew PTFE-free battery anode cuts charging time and extends EV rangeShy Cohen
Artist’s impression of Urokodia. 518-million-year-old fossil from China may preserve the earliest known precursors to spiders’ fangs.
Discoveries518-million-year-old fossil reveals where spider fangs came fromJoshua Shavit
A major genetics study uncovers how ancient human mixing in Oceania still affects immunity, evolution, and modern health.
HealthAncient DNA in Oceania reveals hidden human evolution and health insightsRebecca Shavit
A major review found dementia prevention campaigns often raise awareness but rarely drive lasting lifestyle change.
HealthNearly half of dementia cases can be prevented, study findsMac Oliveau