Seaweed on sandy coastlines contributes to methane emissions
23 September, 2025New research has revealed that sandy coastlines are a previously overlooked source of methane, challenging the accepted role of coastal vegetation as carbon storage.
Black hole collision supports Hawking's landmark theory
19 September, 2025Astrophysicists have witnessed a collision between two black holes that was so loud, they were able to use it to test — and prove — Stephen Hawking's theory of black hole thermodynamics.
Blood test detects alcohol use in people with liver disease
18 September, 2025Research has found that a specialised blood test can detect alcohol use in people with liver disease far more accurately than commonly used biomarker tests or patient self-reports.
Eco-friendly bioplastic degrades in just 29 days
16 September, 2025As durable as conventional plastics, the biodegradable and recyclable bioplastic is water-resistant and can be processed into sturdy sheets or pellets.
Uncovering differences in wild and domesticated crops
05 September, 2025Researchers have revealed insights into the genetic make-up of wild varieties of common crops that show how domestication has changed crop traits over time.
Lipoprotein test could save people from cardiovascular disease
27 August, 2025Elevated levels of a lipoprotein known as Lp(a) impact an estimated one in five people worldwide and lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death globally.
Dogs can detect Parkinson's disease by odour
07 August, 2025People with Parkinson's disease have an odour that can be reliably detected from skin swabs by trained dogs, according to new research.
Blood test predicts future development of MS
30 July, 2025The test allows the identification of individuals at risk for developing multiple sclerosis with a high degree of certainty, years before the onset of symptoms.
Brain biomarkers for Alzheimer's can be detected in middle age
29 July, 2025Until now, brain biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease have mainly been studied in older individuals.
Lightning used to make ammonia out of thin air
28 July, 2025Researchers have harnessed human-made lightning to develop a more efficient method of generating ammonia — one of the world's most important chemicals.
Scientists detect most massive black hole merger to date
18 July, 2025This is the most massive black hole binary ever observed through gravitational waves, and it presents a real challenge to our understanding of black hole formation.
Southern Ocean losing ice fast as decades-long trend reverses
17 July, 2025Surface salinity is increasing south of 50° latitude, stratification is weakening, and sea ice has reached multiple record lows, according to new research.
A golden opportunity to recover precious metal from waste
11 July, 2025Researchers claim to have found a safer and more sustainable approach to extract and recover gold from ore and electronic waste.
'Molecular flask' created for polymer chemistry
03 July, 2025The tool could allow important polymers — large, chainlike molecules with many modern applications — to be created in incredibly small spaces with a high level of precision.
Scientists achieve "artificial photosynthesis of ammonia"
01 July, 2025Researchers have developed a novel catalytic system for efficiently producing ammonia from abundant molecules found on Earth, including atmospheric nitrogen and water.
