We discovered a new horizontal gene transfer mechanism: tail-less cf-PICIs hijack free phage tails extracellularly, forming infectious chimeric virions that drive both intra- and inter-species transfer among bacteria. @jonaszpatkowski.bsky.social @tcostalab.bsky.social @jrpenades.bsky.social

Assessing antimicrobial resistance connectivity across One Health sectors|Nature Water. Led by T. Zhang & L. Li, our new paper discusses connectivity at ecological, microbial & genetic levels; & advocates for cross-sector studies. www.nature.com/articles/s44... @natwater.nature.com

Αντίο σε έναν θρύλο 💔 Jane Goodall (1934–2025) – η γυναίκα που με επιμονή και γενναιότητα έδωσε φωνή στη φύση και ελπίδα στην ανθρωπότητα. Μια αληθινή έμπνευση για όλες τις γενιές.

Human activities have pushed Earth beyond its Safe Operating Space. www.planetaryhealthcheck.org/wp-content/u...

The first emergence of unprecedented global water scarcity in the Anthropocene. Despite model and scenario uncertainties, consistent DZD (Day Zero Drought) hotspots emerge across the Mediterranean, southern Africa, and parts of North America. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Big News⚡️The proposed directive will amend the water framework & the groundwater directives and the directive on environmental quality standards, and will contribute to the EU’s zero pollution ambition of having an environment free of harmful pollution by 2050 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

Today, the SPORE-MED PRIMA Partnership consortium held its Work Package Leaders meeting 🧩 A productive session to align progress, exchange insights, and reinforce collaboration across all teams. Together, we are advancing towards impactful outcomes for the project’s mission.

🌍 Apply now: ISEC 2026 (Mar 20–25, Eretria 🇬🇷). Tuition-free, 40 students, global experts on #ClimateChange, #pollution, #health #sustainability. Deadline: Sept 15, 2025. 👉 aristeia.us/isec.html #ISEC2026 #EnvironmentalCrisis

Join us in Toronto, Canada in June of 2026 for the 14th IWA Micropol and Ecohazard conference to share the latest research on micropollutants in the environment. Check out the conference website: www.micropol2026to.org #micropollutants #ecohazard #science 🧪

💧 Water is life. But we can no longer take it for granted. We’ve adopted the Water Resilience Strategy to ensure that water in the EU is clean, affordable, efficient and protected. Our future depends on how we manage water today.

Afternoon escape from the lab with Rui Martins, Giada Buso and Paula Ferreira #Cyprus

🦠 «Μηχανισμοί Εμφάνισης και Διάδοσης της Αντιμικροβιακής Αντοχής» 📅 Παρασκευή 23 Μαΐου 2025 🕓 16:00 – 17:30 📍 Αμφιθέατρο LRC 014, Βιβλιοθήκη "Στέλιος Ιωάννου", Πανεπιστημιούπολη 👨‍🔬 Ομιλητές από την ερευνητική ομάδα Γαία: • Δρ. Στέλιος Χατζημιχαήλ • Σταύρη Καρασιαλή

Here are some impressions of the day at #SETACVienna, including some of the great talks on topics such as the effects of antidepressants on the visual system and the impact of micropollutants on prokaryotes. Also, today I could present my poster on cyanobacterial metabolism 🤩 @setac.bsky.social

Join us to explore together the intricate relationships between environmental stressors and microbial communities. This session will delve into how pollutants disrupt microbiota across ecosystems and hosts, with implications for biodiversity, resilience, and human health.

1/2 The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Europe annual meeting is beginning today, bringing together scientists, professionals, & decision-makers to advance environmental science & sustainability. We have started SETAC Europe Council operations early…

1/2 I was honored to be invited to speak at the prestigious Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, to both the main campus in Mexico City & the Temixco campus. The experience was truly top-tier—from inspiring conversations with students and faculty, to the vibrant culture,

Apple’s Water Strategy, March 2025 s203.q4cdn.com/367071867/fi...

Earth Day•Every Day🌿✨

“It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living." Sir David Attenborough🌿

🚨 Call for Papers – Water Convention Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026 🫧 📅 Submission Deadline: 3 October 2025 📍 Submit your abstract here: events.miceneurol.com/Presentation... Join us in Singapore! 🇸🇬 #SIWW2026 #WaterConvention #CallForPapers #WaterInnovation

Elephants form ‘alert circle' during earthquake at San Diego Zoo Safari Park www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/w...

Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows www.bbc.com/news/article...

At Boulders Beach in South Africa, the sight of these tuxedoed little wanderers is pure joy. A reminder that wonder sometimes shows up on a beach just outside the city, wearing flippers & a permanent smile. #JackassPenguins #Spheniscusdemersus #ProtectWildlife

The FDA approved the first new oral antibiotic for uncomplicated UTIs in 30 years, offering a vital treatment option for women and girls aged 12 and up, especially those with #AMR infections. Trials showed mostly mild side effects like diarrhea and nausea. www.everydayhealth.com/kidney-urina...

UC San Diego bioengineers reveal how aortic valve stenosis progresses differently by sex, highlighting the need for personalized treatment. #BehindEveryBreakThrough #HealthcareResearch #ResearchSavesLives

Drug-resistant Candida auris fungus is an urgent #AMR threat, spreading rapidly in healthcare facilities. U.S. cases rose from 51 in 2016 to 4,514 in 2023. It poses a serious risk to hospitalized patients, transmitting easily and resisting antifungal treatments. www.silive.com/health/2025/...

Today, we celebrate not the victory, but the courage to begin. On March 25th, Greece took its first step toward freedom. Today, we celebrate the spirit that refuses to give up, no matter the challenges ahead. Happy Independence Day to Greece. Χρόνια Πολλά, Ελλάδα 🇬🇷

Our new article “Impact of the wastewater treatment technology and storage on micropollutant profiles during reclaimed water irrigation: A wide-scope HRMS screening in a water-soil-lettuce-leachate system” is now available online by Water Research: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

At the 14th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse in Cape Town, 16 - 20 March 2025! #IWA #WaterReuse #WaterReclamation #CapeTown #SouthAfrica

💦World Water Day 22 March 2025💦 🧊 Glaciers are melting faster than ever. As the planet gets hotter due to climate change, our frozen world is shrinking, making the water cycle more unpredictable and extreme. www.un.org/en/observanc... www.un.org/en/observanc... www.un.org/en/observanc...

ICAEW invites university students to submit a 5,000-word essay/video on: How should the accounting profession help organisations increase their resilience to the effects of environmental risks by changing the way they do business?👉🏻 www.icaew.com/technical/su... @icaew.bsky.social

Today we celebrate the everyday strength, wisdom, & grace of women who shape the world in both quiet & resounding ways. Their stories are woven into the very fabric of history, not as a footnote, but as the heartbeat of progress, resilience, & transformation.

🌍💧 #WorldWaterDay is almost here! To celebrate, I'm excited to share The Secret Handbook of the Blue Circle—a book I developed with Antonis Papatheodoulou to inspire the next generation of water scientists!

Why Kids NEED STEM Early! 🔬🚀 STEM isn’t just about science—it’s about thinking critically, solving problems, and understanding how the world works. 👩‍🔬 Start them young. Watch them thrive. #EarlySTEM #FutureScientists #CriticalThinking #JuniorEinsteinsScienceClub #handsonlearning #STEMlearning

We honor Dr. Yolanda Picó García, Professor at the University of Valencia, who passed away on February 11, 2025. A pioneer in environmental & food safety & emerging pollutants. Her legacy of kindness & scientific dedication will inspire future scientists. May she rest in peace.🌹

The China Concept Wastewater Resource Facility received the prestigious Grand Innovation Award at IWA’s Project Innovation Awards Gala event in Toronto, Canada thesourcemagazine.org/driving-the-...

Plastics have infiltrated every recess of the planet, including your lungs, kidneys and other sensitive organs. Nature reports on the work scientists are doing to understand their effects on your health. 🧪

A study in Nature Communications found that insecticides, fungicides and herbicides have negative effects on non-target plants, animals and microorganisms within terrestrial and aquatic systems. https://go.nature.com/4aY865i 🧪

Η Α. Ναζίρη, μεταπτυχιακή φοιτήτριά μου, τιμάται με το βραβείο EY Χ. Ρωσσίδου-Σωτηρίου, που απονέμεται σε προσωπικότητες με ηγετικές ικανότητες, όραμα κ ικανότητα να φέρουν πραγματική αλλαγή. Τέτοιες δυναμικές νέες θέλουμε να βλέπουμε να πρωταγωνιστούν στην κοινωνία! paideia-news.com/panepistimio...

💧For over a century, #chlorine has safeguarded public health, but its reaction with natural substances creates #DBPs, with potential health risks. With climate change worsening these risks, action is needed! intoDBP pioneers new technologies to minimise DBPs. lnkd.in/eumnP6sihttp...

Zimbabwe has launched its 2024-28 One Health AMR National Action Plan to combat #AMR and #infectiousdisease with support from the UK’s Fleming Fund Grant. The plan’s focus: awareness, surveillance, prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and research. www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/a...

France has become the second country after Denmark to ban PFAS in certain consumer uses. This is a courageous step, but all uses must be banned to stabilise contamination levels of our water resources. www.eureau.org/news/964-fra...

We welcome Jane Thompson from @RCSI_Irl to our group #GaiaLab @ucy1.bsky.social Exciting work ahead 🧬 @kgmcguigan.bsky.social

#GaiaGroup #LabLife #ScienceJourney #ResearchInProgress #InnovateAndDiscover #CuriosityInAction #ScienceEveryday #STEM #LaboratoryLife #ScientificDiscovery #TeamWork #BehindTheScenes #MakingWaves #TechInResearch #NextGenScience

1/3 Το μέλλον ανήκει σε αυτούς που το σχεδιάζουν. Θα είσαι ένας από αυτούς; Στην εποχή της κλιματικής κρίσης και των παγκόσμιων περιβαλλοντικών προκλήσεων, η ανάγκη για εξειδικευμένους μηχανικούς που θα διαμορφώσουν βιώσιμες λύσεις είναι πιο επιτακτική από ποτέ.

“Despo Fatta-Kassinos outlines the role that wastewater reuse can have in supporting agriculture – benefiting water, food and energy security, in The Source – the magazine of the International Water Association”. thesourcemagazine.org/seizing-the-...

A study in Nature Microbiology demonstrates that phenotypic flexibility allows influenza A virus to rapidly respond to environmental pressures in a way that provides dynamic adaptation potential in changing surroundings. 🧪

India shifts antibiotic manufacturing approvals to central control, removing state regulators in attempt to fight #AMR. CDSCO will regulate licensing to reduce misuse and prevent part of the 600,000 annual deaths. #PublicHealth

A study in Nature Communications found that insecticides, fungicides and herbicides have negative effects on non-target plants, animals and microorganisms within terrestrial and aquatic systems. https://go.nature.com/4aY865i 🧪

Belated Happy Darwin Day! 12/2/2025 On the Darwin Day, we honor the spirit of discovery that Darwin ignited. His journey wasn’t just about science—it was about daring to question, wonder, and embrace change. May we all carry that curiosity forward, constantly evolving in our quest for understanding.