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Smartphones, electric cars, and countless portable electronic devices all rely on batteries. As the demand for better energy storage increases, improving battery capacity, longevity and safety will play a major role in future electrification. One of the most promising technologies is solid-state batteries, which allow smartphones to run for days on a single charge and give electric vehicles up to three times more range than many current models. Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, which use a liquid electrolyte between two solid electrodes, solid-state batteries replace the liquid with a solid electrolyte. This design has several potential benefits, including increased energy density,…

For more than a decade, scientists have been documenting the presence of microplastics in our oceans, soil, air, drinking water, and food. Recently, peer-reviewed research has revealed the presence of microplastics in the human body. But how much plastic do we consume, where does it come from and what is it doing to us?Cassandra Rauert, an environmental chemist at the University of Queensland in Australia, is conducting research to better understand the effects of such exposure. Her research shows that current techniques used to detect plastic in the human body are vulnerable to contamination from laboratory equipment. And last year,…

A popular nutritional supplement often used by athletes to build muscle may offer a new way to support brain health in Alzheimer’s patients. A small study found that patients who took creatine daily for two months experienced improvements in both brain energy levels and cognitive test scores. The study was published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. Alzheimer’s disease is often associated with a sharp decline in the brain’s energy expenditure. Despite its relatively small physical size, the human brain requires large amounts of fuel to function properly and accounts for a large portion of the body’s…

New research published in International Journal of Sexual Health Differences in sensory processing in adults with autism are associated with higher levels of sexual distress, suggesting that this may in turn reduce overall relationship and sexual satisfaction. This study provides evidence that addressing these specific sensory needs may help people with autism reduce anxiety and improve their intimate lives. Differences in sensory processing define life for many people with autism. These differences affect how people experience their physical environments and social interactions. People with these differences may experience sensitivities. This means that they are highly responsive to things like light…

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Mount Etna has fascinated geologists for decades. This towering volcano on the Italian island of Sicily is Europe’s most active, erupting several times a year, but scientists don’t fully understand how it formed. Now, researchers at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) have proposed a new explanation that could change that. Their research suggests that Mount Etna may have formed through an unusual volcanic process that is different from those behind other large volcanoes on Earth, making it potentially unique. More than 500,000 years old and rising more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) above sea level, Mount Etna has long resisted…

Healthy bone marrow (BM) produces nearly every type of cell in the blood. Many blood diseases occur when hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) within the BM become dysfunctional. Many blood diseases and cancers are treated with radiation and chemotherapy, which as a side effect depletes not only tumor cells but also hematopoietic cells, including HSCs, a BM condition known as myelosuppression. In severe cases, HSC transplantation (HSCT) is required to restore hematopoiesis. The BM niche is a complex environment containing supporting cells such as endothelial cells (ECs) and mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) that maintain HSC activity. These cells are also damaged…

Azenta, Inc. today announced that it has completed its previously announced sale of B Medical Systems S.á rl (BMS) to Thelema Sa rl. The transaction was originally announced on December 29, 2025 and closed on July 1, 2026, following the satisfaction of all closing conditions, including the completion of financing arrangements by Thelema. Under the terms of the agreement, Azenta will sell B Medical Systems for a fixed purchase price of $63 million in cash, of which $35 million was financed through a short-term secured vendor loan from an Azenta subsidiary to Thelema. As part of the transaction, Whitestone Group…

Consuming certain types of maitake mushrooms daily may help maintain memory and cognitive function in older adults. In a small study of healthy Japanese volunteers, participants who ate mushroom-filled bread showed improved scores on cognitive tests that correlated with enhanced immune system activity. This study was published in the *Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology*. As the global population ages, the number of people experiencing age-related cognitive decline continues to increase. Declining memory and judgment can have a significant impact on older adults’ daily lives and overall health. Existing treatments for advanced dementia are very limited, so medical professionals often…

With world-class breakthrough results published in natural geneticsResearchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that control bone formation and loss on an unprecedented scale and discovered the important role that vascular cells play in bone health. By combining genome sequencing and data from 500,000 people, the research team identified hundreds of previously unknown genes that control bone health and revealed that perivascular cells are one of the driving forces of bone repair. This role has traditionally been underestimated. The team’s findings, led by Professor Peter Croucher and Dr Ryan Chai from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Associate Professor…