Why Modern Life Feels So Overwhelming
Researchers suggest evolutionary mismatch as a potential reason, with ancient human instincts struggling to cope with the demands of modern, hyperconnected life. Read...
Pumpkin Peel Powers Packaging That Keeps Food Fresher For Longer
A new biodegradable film made with carbon dots derived from pumpkin peel could help reduce food spoilage and cut reliance on plastic packaging. ...
Ageing Muscles Lose Cancer-Fighting Power. Exercise May Restore It
A new study suggests it can restore ageing muscles’ ability to produce anti-cancer signals, at least in animal models. Read More
Global Consortium Leverages Spatial Omics For Food Security
Spatial omics can tell us exactly where and when genes switch on inside a plant or individual—illuminating crucial details of processes such as wheat...
A Vitamin B Deficiency Marker May Be Associated With Chronic Fatigue
Studying role of poor nutrition in chronic fatigue, researchers found that higher homocysteine levels—a marker often associated with vitamin B deficiency—were linked to greater...
Japan’s Invasive Raccoons May Be Spreading Food Poisoning Bacteria
A genetic analysis of river water, wild raccoons and human infections suggests Japan’s invasive raccoons may help spread Escherichia albertii, a foodborne bacterium linked...
AI Can Help Spot Hidden Osteoporosis Risk From Chest X-Rays
Osteoporosis is often diagnosed only after a fracture. New study shows that AI can analyse routine chest X-rays to identify people with low bone...
Too Cool To Care? Air Conditioning Weakens Climate Action Support
Study finds that the more people rely on air conditioning to stay cool, the less likely they are to support broader efforts to cool...
Dopamine Loss Linked To Alzheimer’s Memory Decline
Restoring dopamine signalling reversed memory deficits in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More