Chickpeas and Moondust—a step into the beyond
Lily Massey reports that modifications to lunar soil render it able to grow crops, which may be the first step for human life on the moon.
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Small molecules with great potential: An exciting advance in type 1 diabetes research
Sophie Basarrate reports on two new studies which suggest that pancreatic B cells may regenerate, and the applications it has for diabetes.
Social media reveals hermit crabs’ plastic homes
George Rabin reports on a novel use of social media as a source of data regarding crabs using plastic for shells.
AI technology used to find a new class of antibiotics effective against MRSA
Alice Pebody reports on a novel use of AI, screening chemical libraries for antibiotic candidates against MRSA.
The missing microbe
Ilke Boran reports on the role of the gut microbiome in crucial biological processes, and how social factors impacts its composition.
Fire and Ice: December’s long-awaited Icelandic eruption
Isabelle Goddard reports on the recent seismic activity and volcanic eruptions in Iceland, and how early warnings may have saved the country.
Why science has just realised blood is thicker than water
Leah Fogarty reports on a first of a kind experiment, testing the absorbency of menstrual products using blood.
Scientists discover the cause of the mysterious Indian Ocean gravity hole
Oliva Allen reports on findings that the Indian ocean gravity hole may be a product of low density plasma plumes.
Balancing hope and hesitation: A closer look at Tofersen approval for ALS
Niamh Walker reports on a recent, controversial decision by the FDA to approve Tofersen for ALS treatment.
Marmosets swap brain cells with their twin
Eloise Trawick reports that Marmoset twins may swap brain cells during development, and the influence this may have for human twin research.