Forever chemicals in whales have plummeted. Here’s why it might not be good news
Published on 27/01/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Concentrations of forever chemicals in North Atlantic pilot whales have decreased by…
New AI-driven method enables precise design of highly efficient custom enzymes
Enzymes with specific functions are becoming increasingly important in industry, medicine and environmental protection. For example, they make…
Groundwater chemistry may raise children’s lead exposure risk
A nationwide county-level study reveals how subtle differences in groundwater chemistry may influence pipe corrosion and children’s blood…
Biomimetic brain modeling mirrors animal learning and neural dynamics
A new computational model of the brain based closely on its biology and physiology not only learned a…
Commission quietly proposes looser EU rules on recycled plastic in beverage bottles – POLITICO
Brussels wants to boost Europe’s recycling capacity and help the bloc transition to a circular economy. “Pressures on…
Most clinical trials fail to reflect America’s racial and ethnic diversity
A new study finds just 6% of clinical trials used to approve new drugs in the U.S. reflect…
Higher PFAS levels reduce blood sugar improvements after teen bariatric surgery
A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before…
The EU’s grand new plan to replace fossil fuels with trees – POLITICO
At the center of the strategy is carbon, the fundamental building block of a wide range of manufactured…
The Belgian farmer suing TotalEnergies over damage caused by climate change – POLITICO
The case is part of a broader movement of strategic litigation that aims to test the courts and…
New fluorescent sensor allows scientists to watch DNA damage and repair in real time
Cancer research, drug safety testing and ageing biology may all gain a major boost from a new fluorescent…
Garlic extract is a ‘viable alternative’ to popular mouthwashes: study
Death to bad breath comes in cloves. Garlic — that pungent, bulb-shaped veggie that gives food a kick…
Five-year project seeks new weapons against drug-resistant bacteria
Lethal lettuce in Missouri. Murderous onions in Colorado. To biochemists at the University of Oklahoma, these aren’t just…