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3+ hour, 8+ min ago   (925+ words) In a groundbreaking study that promises to reshape our understanding of marine microbial ecosystems, a team of researchers has released significant findings on the sponge-associated fungus, Aspergillus puulaauensis Hmp-F48. The insights drawn from genomic analysis reveal an exceptional biosynthetic capacity,…...

5+ hour, 47+ min ago   (475+ words) New filtration technologies that could absorb "forever chemicals" at an "ultrafast" rate have been developed. Researchers say their findings could greatly improve pollution control, although they face multiple challenges before the technology can be deployed at scale. The scientists outline…...

14+ hour, 43+ min ago   (468+ words) Material consistency is the difference between a profitable production run and a waste of resources. Even slight deviations in resin viscosity can wreak havoc on your processing parameters and final product integrity. To eliminate this variability, a melt flow indexer…...

18+ hour, 9+ min ago   (903+ words) Recent advancements in bioinformatics have led to the development of innovative models aimed at enhancing our understanding of post-translational modifications (PTMs), which are crucial for numerous cellular functions. One such advancement is the introduction of BiGKbhb, a pioneering bi-directional gated…...

18+ hour, 45+ min ago   (148+ words) Birds'and, for that matter, birders'are often thought of as primarily visual and acoustic animals. Plumage, displays, and song certainly play key roles in mate choice, but chemical signals also provide reliable information about health. In fact, plumage coloration itself is…...

19+ hour, 52+ min ago   (429+ words) Deep inside the South China Sea lies a giant underwater hole. Scientists call it the "Dragon Hole". It drops nearly1,000 feet into the ocean floor. Sunlight cannot reach its deepest layers. Water inside rarely mixes with surrounding seas. This creates a…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (914+ words) In the world of sustainable bioprocessing, innovative approaches are constantly being developed to optimize the production of biopolymers, which are essential for creating environmentally-friendly materials. A recent study presents an exciting integration of bagasse pretreatment black liquor into microbial biopolymer…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (315+ words) An international research team has identified electrochemical presodiation as the superior strategy for stabilizing a new generation of low-cost sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) derived from lavender flower waste." "The development of cost-effective, high-performance sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is essential for large-scale energy…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (963+ words) Evolution, the process that shapes all life on Earth, doesn't always follow predictable paths. Through natural selection, genetic drift, and adaptation to environmental challenges, some of the most extraordinary biological solutions have emerged. These evolutionary innovations demonstrate nature's remarkable ability…...