Jun 9The worm with a taste for polystyreneA ‘superworm’ with an appetite for polystyrene could be the key to plastic recycling on a mass scale.
Apr 26Plastic-eating enzyme tackles landfill wasteA new enzyme variant created can break down plastics that typically take centuries to degrade in just a matter of hours to days.
Apr 7Turning back the clock on ageing skinScientists have developed a new way to rejuvenate skin cells, allowing our cellular biological clocks to be wound back 30 years.
Feb 22Destroying PFAS, the 'forever chemicals'Health-damaging PFASs are nearly impossible to break down — but a new hot-water technique can destroy them.
Nov 16, 2021Second woman may have cured herself of HIVA woman in Argentina has become only the second documented person whose own immune system may have cured her of HIV.
Sep 8, 2021Deliberately ageing trees to save themInside some of our oldest trees, miniature worlds are at risk. The race is on to speed their ageing process, so they aren't lost forever.
Aug 15, 2021Maybe sharks just aren't that into usDrones are helping science dispel some misguided fears: it turns out shark encounters aren’t so rare and they may not be interested in us.
Jun 11, 2021A tool that can sniff out cancerA new tool that sniffs out vapours emanating from blood samples can tell if a cell is cancerous or not with up to 95 percent accuracy.
Feb 21, 2021Injured spinal cords repaired with stem cellsInjecting bone marrow from stem cells in patients with spinal cord injuries has led to a significant improvement in motor functions.
Jan 4, 2021Zapping up the zincWhile lightweight, compact and more eco-friendly, the zinc-air battery isn't usually rechargeable. A new design could change all that.
Oct 6, 2020Fertilising crops with pee? Yes we can.A French startup has developed a urine-powered fertiliser that could help limit our eco-footprint.
Aug 10, 2020Bricks become batteriesThe humble house brick is now a battery that can store electricity, raising the possibility that buildings could become literal powerhouses.
Aug 3, 2020Lasers destroy plaques in Alzheimer'sScientists have used an infrared laser to disintegrate harmful plaques in Alzheimer's disease from the inside out.
May 3, 2020Waterfront parks to quell tsunamisWhen a tsunami slams into a coastal area, parks with rolling hills could provide about as much protection as towering seawalls.
Mar 26, 2020The bug that eats toxic plasticA bacterium that not only breaks down plastic waste but also uses it as food to power the breakdown process has been discovered.
Mar 2, 2020Saving the bananaUsing organic and ‘agroecological’ production methods, a new variety of banana, Pointe d’Or, goes on sale in France.
Jan 20, 2020Living buildings in spaceScientists have developed structures that can sense, communicate, and react to their surroundings.
Jan 19, 2020NASA intern's stellar discoveryWolf Cukier made global headlines after discovering a new planet three days into his summer internship at NASA.
Jan 6, 2020Toilets get slippery makeoverA slippery new coating could make the crappiest place in your home a little cleaner.
Nov 2, 2019The brain washScientists may have discovered what it is about sleep that proves so beneficial for our brains.