Researchers exploit hidden enzyme reactivity for industrial use
Researchers repurpose alcohol dehydrogenases to forge amide and thioester bonds in a single biocatalytic cascade, enabling greener pharmaceutical production
Month: October 2025
Scientists urge WHO to support decriminalizing the coca leaf
Scientists urge the WHO to review decriminalizing the coca leaf, a move that could reshape drug policy and Indigenous rights, with a public hearing in Oct 2025
Swarm satellites reveal a growing weak spot in Earths magnetic field
A vast and growing region of magnetic weakness in Earth’s protective shield is developing over the South Atlantic, according to…
Alibaba Cloud AI tailors iFIT fitness content for the Chinese market
Alibaba Cloud AI helps iFIT tailor fitness content for China, using Qwen to translate and shorten workouts and align with local data rules via CXG-connected CRM
Foundations invest $500 million to center AI development on human needs
10 foundations commit $500 million over 5 years to Humanity AI, aiming to center AI development on human needs, democracy, transparency, and public interest
Levitating rotor creates ultraprecise sensors for quantum physics
Researchers have developed a freely levitating rotor that could lead to ultraprecise sensors for both classical and quantum physics. The…
Study finds estrogen may aid therapies for progressive multiple sclerosis
Texas A&M researchers find estradiol and estriol reduce inflammation in a mouse model of progressive MS, estradiol also protects myelin, suggesting dual therapy
Molecular motors power new non-invasive cancer therapies
Molecular motors activated by light drill through cancer cell membranes, enabling targeted, noninvasive therapy with speeds up to 3 million rotations per second
X-chromosome gene increases women’s risk for Alzheimer’s and MS
Researchers have identified a specific gene on the X chromosome that drives heightened inflammation in the female brain, providing a…
Montreal’s Wealth Divide Shapes City Heat: Poorer Neighborhoods Face Up to 6°C Higher Temperatures
New research reveals a stark divide in Montreal’s urban landscape, where a neighborhood’s wealth directly correlates with its temperature. Studies…