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Study: AI Adoption Uneven Across Italian Firms
A systematic study of Italian firms finds AI adoption is strikingly uneven, with eager early innovators alongside many that lack the organizational structures to deploy the technology effectively — pr
Colorectal Tumors Have Distinct Microbial Signature
A large-scale analysis of whole genome sequencing data reveals that only colorectal cancers harbor a consistent microbial community, challenging the notion of cancer‑type‑specific microbiomes and sugg
Study: Crops Absorb Pharmaceuticals, Microplastics, PFAS
A new international meta‑study published in PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET reveals that crops absorb a range of emerging contaminants—pharmaceuticals, microplastics, nanomaterials, and PFAS—from soils, highli
Aarhus builds DNA‑origami needle for cell delivery
Aarhus University scientists have engineered a DNA‑origami needle that mimics a bacteriophage, delivering payloads directly into cells and avoiding endosomal sequestration, demonstrated by dye deliver
7 science stories on sperm in space and raccoons
Sperm gets lost in space; raccoons solve puzzles; the physics of folding a crepe; and more.
Tobacco plants engineered to produce 5 psychedelics
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science have engineered tobacco plants to produce five psychedelic compounds — including psilocybin and DMT — using a transient gene-expression technique, offer
Insilico Secures $115M in $2.75B Eli Lilly Deal
Insilico Medicine announced a partnership with Eli Lilly that includes a $115 million upfront payment and up to $2.75 billion in total potential milestone‑based payments, underscoring the company’s gr
Novo Nordisk launches subscription for obesity drugs
Novo Nordisk is introducing a subscription model for its obesity drugs, offering them at a reduced cash price to patients who enroll through specific telehealth providers. This move by Novo Nordisk is
Study: Wisconsin-Sized Alaskan Permafrost Is Thawing
A new study led by University of Massachusetts Amherst geoscientist Michael Rawlins is the first to model a Wisconsin-sized swath of Alaskan permafrost at kilometer-scale resolution over 44 years, rev
Solriamfetol Boosts Alertness for Early Shift Workers
A Mass General Brigham clinical trial in NEJM Evidence found that solriamfetol significantly improved alertness and work performance in early-morning shift workers with shift work disorder—the first t
Harvard researchers test coaches in ketamine therapy
Harvard researchers will launch a study to evaluate whether adding psychedelic coaches to ketamine infusions improves depressive outcomes for patients, amid a rapid expansion of largely unregulated ke
Parker Probe reveals sun's complex magnetic engine
NASA Parker Solar Probe data shows protons and heavy ions are accelerated differently by magnetic reconnection on the sun, overturning models that treated all particles the same.
FDA Expected to Lift 2023 Peptide Restrictions
The FDA is poised to reverse its 2023 decision to restrict compounding pharmacies from selling peptides, a move that aligns with calls from figures like RFK Jr. These peptides are widely promoted for
Birthright ending could create 6.4 M children
A Penn State study warns that ending birthright citizenship could leave up to 6.4 million U.S.-born children without legal status by 2050, disproportionately affecting Latino families and sparking a p
Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Flight Since 1972
NASA's Artemis II will send four astronauts on a roughly 10-day lunar fly-around — the first crewed moon trip since 1972 — featuring the first woman, first person of color, and first non-American ever
Hiroshima Team Maps Fungal Genes Without Reference
A new fungal‑specific workflow developed by Hiroshima University enables functional annotation of RNA‑seq data without reference genomes, achieving over 96% coverage of protein‑coding transcripts acro
Adelaide Study Finds Dealcoholization Cuts Smoke Taint
A University of Adelaide team showed that pairing spinning cone column dealcoholization with activated‑carbon treatment can effectively remove smoke taint from wine while preserving its fruity aroma,
Canadian astronaut joins historic Artemis II moon mission
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to fly on NASA's Artemis II mission around the moon — the first lunar voyage featuring a non-American crewmember, with launch possible as early as April 1.
NASA Schedules Artemis II Moon Launch for Early April
NASA has entered the final countdown for Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission in over half a century, targeting a Wednesday launch with a four‑astronaut crew that reflects historic diversity.
Wageningen Study Links Manure to Cadmium in Rice
A new Wageningen University study warns that large‑scale manure recycling can raise cadmium levels in soils and rice beyond safety limits, urging combined soil‑pH management and stricter industrial em
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