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Are lab gloves leading scientists to overestimate microplastics?
Nitrile and latex gloves worn by scientists measuring microplastics may lead to a potential overestimation of the tiny pollutants, a US study suggests. [ + ]
In the face of change: how Antarctic microbes can survive a 95°C temperature span
Analysis of microbial soil samples has helped Australian scientists understand the resilience of Antarctica's unique microbial ecosystems to a changing climate. [ + ]
Sensor's cell-like structure said to overcome key blood-testing barrier
Drawing inspiration from nature, Australian researchers have developed a sensor they believe overcomes one of the biggest barriers in blood testing. [ + ]
Revealed — a common bacterium's role in stubborn wound infections
A team of international researchers have uncovered how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis, can suppress the body's early warning system in wounds. [ + ]
Depression impacts energy at a cellular level, researchers find
Depression symptoms may be rooted in fundamental changes in the way brain and blood cells use energy, a team of Australian and international researchers reveal. [ + ]
From hospitals into homes — could tiny biosensors transform medical sampling?
Swedish researchers have developed diminutive laser technology with the potential to move certain types of medical sampling out of hospitals into patients' homes. [ + ]
Are discarded peanut shells the affordable and sustainable path to graphene?
Australian researchers have produced small quantities of high-quality graphene via a new process that uses waste peanut shells. [ + ]
Who's afraid of killer whales? — white sharks and prolonged absences
Is killer whale predation the sole driver of white shark long absence? Australian researchers used 12 years of acoustic telemetry and sighting data to find out. [ + ]
Could this 'PFAS trap' remove the most difficult-to-capture variants from water?
Flinders University scientists have showcased the use of a nano-sized molecular cage that acts as a highly selective 'PFAS trap'. [ + ]
Interoperability is critical: preparing for the next pandemic now
COVID-19 highlighted the lack of interoperability in our health systems. Here's how ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) networks could help prepare for the next pandemic. [ + ]
Five scenarios for the future of Antarctic life
A team of Australian and international researchers have predicted five possible outcomes for how Antarctic life will fare under future conditions. [ + ]
Could this biosensor bypass labs with onsite PFAS detection?
La Trobe University has developed a portable biosensor that may allow rapid, onsite detection of toxic 'forever chemicals' in water. [ + ]
How a tiny worm changed a decade of scientific thinking
A tiny roundworm has helped University of Queensland scientists rethink the way sensory nerve connections remain strong throughout a lifetime. [ + ]
From assistance to agency in biopharma R&D: benefits of next-gen AI-native lab notebooks
The next generation of AI-native lab notebooks has the potential to turn AI into an active collaborator — helping scientists move from "what if" to "let's find out". [ + ]
A scientist, a cooler and a long-haul flight in the fight against MND
Early in January 2026, neuroscientist Dr Rachael Dunlop boarded a flight from Sydney to the US with a precious and unusual item of carry-on luggage. [ + ]
