New approaches using enzyme-based bioreactors aim to turn captured CO₂ into #textile fibers, yet scaling challenges remain. Reducing the environmental impact of the #fashion industry will likely require both novel production approaches and lower #consumption. www.popsci.com/technology/c...

University of Warwick research shows that #myrmecophilouscaterpillars use rhythmic vibrations to communicate with #ants. By mimicking ant communication signals, these #caterpillars gain protection or food from the colony. www.sciencenews.org/article/keep...

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How do #cats always land on their feet? A Yamaguchi University study reveals that the secret lies in the unique #biomechanics of their spines: the flexible thoracic region rotates first, while the rigid lumbar spine stabilizes the maneuver. phys.org/news/2026-03...

A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi finds that nearly every forest bird species in #Hawaiʻi can transmit #avianmalaria to mosquitoes, helping sustain #transmission and allowing the parasite to persist across the islands. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

A #batborne virus called Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV) has been detected in Bangladeshi patients who were initially suspected of having #Nipahvirus. All had recently consumed raw date palm sap—a known pathway for bat #spillover #infections. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

A large US study by Emory University finds long-term exposure to fine particulate #airpollution is linked to higher #Alzheimersdisease risk, primarily through direct effects on the brain rather than through related #chronicdiseases. scitechdaily.com/dirty-air-li...

Although #appendectomy has been the standard appendicitis treatment for over a century, #clinicaltrial data suggest that many cases of uncomplicated #appendicitis can be managed with #antibiotics alone, leaving over half of patients surgery-free 10 years later. www.sciencenews.org/article/anti...

#Measles cases are rising globally as #MMR coverage falls below #herdimmunity thresholds. With up to a 90% attack rate among susceptible contacts, even small immunity gaps in a population can enable #outbreaks. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

The US #FDA approves a wearable tumor treating fields (#TTFields) device for #pancreaticcancer. In a phase 3 trial, adding it to a chemotherapy regimen improved survival and delayed pain progression, with the main side effect being mild, localized skin reactions, including inflammation, rashes, and

Scientists have long known that the Epstein–Barr virus (#EBV) is linked to multiple sclerosis (#MS). New UCSF research shows that EBV-reactive CD8+ “killer” #Tcells accumulate in the #CNS of people with MS, revealing how EBV may trigger immune-mediated damage. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Columbia University simulations show that #COVID19 and #H1N1 spread across the US within weeks, with major travel hubs driving rapid #transmission, reinforcing the need for #earlydetection systems. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

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A new meta-meta-analysis indicates that #exercise can significantly reduce #anxiety and #depression symptoms on par with pharmacologic and #psychotherapeutic interventions, reinforcing the role of physical activity in #mentalhealth. bit.ly/4aKkq9B

Humans’ evolutionary relationship with #fire may be written in our DNA. An Imperial College of London study suggests ancestral fire exposure shaped #genes involved in healing and #inflammation, offering insight to modern health risks. www.popsci.com/science/fire...

Researchers are using #drones to sample #whale “blow” as a non-invasive disease #surveillance tool. The method detected cetacean morbillivirus in #humpback, fin, and #spermwhales for the first time above the #ArcticCircle. www.bbc.com/news/article...

World Weather Attribution analysis shows the three-year #globaltemperature average has exceeded the 1.5°C limit set by the #ParisAgreement, increasing risks to #health and #environmental stability. phys.org/news/2025-12...

Researchers at Northwestern and UC San Diego developed a new injectable therapy to limit heart damage after a #heartattack. Using protein-like polymers, the treatment reduced inflammation and improved #cardiac recovery in pre-clinical studies. news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...

A #metaanalysis led by researchers at University of New South Wales found that #PFAS concentrations can double at each step of the #foodchain, resulting in much higher chemical loads in top predators and humans. phys.org/news/2025-12...

#H5N1 #antibodies were found in Peruvian vampire #bats, suggesting exposure during the recent #birdflu outbreak. While #transmission appears limited, #surveillance is needed to monitor potential disease #spillover. www.sciencenews.org/article/vamp...

New US #dietary guidelines redesign the #foodpyramid to prioritize #protein. Supporters cite metabolic benefits, while critics question whether Americans need more protein or clearer #wholefood guidance. www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/...

A new study suggests #habitatloss is driving #mosquitoes in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest to feed more on humans, raising concerns about #vectorborne #diseases like #dengue, #Zika, and #yellowfever. scitechdaily.com/scientists-w...

Researchers at Loughborough University found that spent #coffee grounds can remove toxic metals from water, offering an affordable and eco-friendly solution to #watercontamination. #WaterTreatment #Sustainability techxplore.com/news/2025-12...

During #COVID-19 #pandemic #lockdowns, anthropogenic underwater noise dropped, enabling dolphins and fish to communicate up to 65% farther, exposing the impact of human noise on #marineecosystems. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

A University of Colorado study shows common #psychiatricdisorders share common biological roots. A genomic study clustered disorders into 5 categories, linked to 238 #genomic regions. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

University of Virginia researchers report the first documented death from #alpha-galsyndrome, a #tickborne red meat allergy. As cases rise, awareness and prevention are critical for this emerging #publichealth issue. www.npr.org/2025/11/15/n...

New #mRNA #flu vaccines are in phase 3 trials, using a similar approach to the #COVID19vaccine. Early data shows higher relative and faster adaptability than standard #flushots, showing promise for seasonal #influenza protection. www.sciencenews.org/article/mrna...

New research shows beached #dolphins may suffer #braindamage linked to #toxins from cyanobacterial blooms. These toxins #biomagnify, causing #neurodegeneration in dolphins that resembles #Alzheimersdisease. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

2025 set the stage for a transformative #2026 in #science. Nature highlights scientific developments to watch for in the #newyear, including expanded #AI use in research, advances in gene editing, improved #cancer detection, and more #spaceexploration. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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As 2025 comes to a close, join us for one of the best episodes of 2025: we explore the Global Health Renaissance with Drs. Amratia and Okumu, who share bold insights on #funding, capacity building, and what it takes to create lasting impacts on #globalhealth. For all episodes: t.co/WQ7MZl8ARp

The world’s rarest wild canid is ecologically more important than previously thought. #Ethiopianwolves (Canis simensis) feed on nectar, playing a role in #pollinating flowers such as the Ethiopian red hot poker. t.co/OQG5nE4V7u

A new study identified new key #mutations in the #H5N1 polymerase that allow the virus to infect mammalian cells, providing critical information for field monitoring and new targets for novel #antiviral drug development. #flu www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Along with #joy, the #holidayseason can also bring many hidden #respiratory triggers. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) recommends steps like wiping surfaces, managing food exposures, and prepping meds to help keep #symptoms in check. medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11...

People with #smellloss may soon detect key #odors again—not through smell, but through electrical signals. A new device tested by CNRS stimulates the #trigeminalnerve to create distinct “odor” patterns. www.science.org/content/arti...

For the first time, #mosquitoes have been detected in #Iceland. Arctic warming is enabling cold-tolerant species like Culiseta annulata to survive, signaling ecological shifts due to #climatechange. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Georgia State University scientists used #CRISPR to revive #uricase, an ancient enzyme humans once carried. Restoring it lowered uric acid in liver models, showing promise for future therapies. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

The world’s rarest wild canid is ecologically more important than previously thought. #Ethiopianwolves (Canis simensis) feed on nectar, playing a role in #pollinating flowers such as the Ethiopian red hot poker. t.co/OQG5nE4V7u

Scientists at Monash University and the University of Warwick have discovered a new #antibiotic candidate, pre-methylenomycin C lactone, a compound from a known pathway that is 100× more potent against Gram-positive #bacteria, including #MRSA and #VRE. #AMR #ABR www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

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As #Thanksgiving nears, #birdflu is reshaping the US poultry landscape with over 8M birds lost. Turkeys were hit especially hard, accounting for 25% of losses. Although prices may appear stable, farmers are under mounting pressure. www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-...

Fishing nets often entangle endangered #seaturtles. Newly developed #solarpowered buoys from #Arizona_State have been shown to reduce #turtle bycatch by 63%. www.popsci.com/environment/...

KAUST researchers found how #wheat fights #stemrust, a #fungus threatening global harvests. Tandem kinases—proteins that detect infection & trigger the plant defenses—offer promising targets for engineering more resilient crops. #sustainablefood scitechdaily.com/the-tiny-mol...

A @bristoluni.bsky.social study found that when faced with an infectious threat, #ants restructure their nests, create more physical distance to limit #pathogen spread. Even at tiny scales, #socialdistancing can be crucial in curbing #diseasetransmission. www.popsci.com/environment/...

A study published last year uncovered that #antiviral therapies are underused, especially among #children hospitalized with #flu, despite widespread knowledge that antivirals effectively reduce #symptom duration. academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...

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The new Dragonfly #malaria test detects low-level infections in ~45 min without needing laboratory equipment. It can also identify #presymptomatic carriers, enabling earlier intervention and reducing #transmission risk.

#Jiangnan_University scientists found that #gutbacteria may influence your sweet tooth this #Halloween. Lower levels of Bacteroides vulgatus are linked to #sugar cravings, showing how #microbes can shape #diet and #metabolism.

A recent study showed that a #bat gene, ISG15, cuts #SARS-CoV-2 production by 90%, unlike its human counterpart. Part of the Bat1K initiative, this research provides clues for #antiviral therapies and #pandemic #preparedness. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Florida’s #sentinelchickens aren’t just detecting viruses; they’re helping to predict them! A #University_of_Florida model forecasts #westnilevirus activity up to 6 months in advance. www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/dise...