**New Category of Antifungals Uncovered by Researchers at McMaster University** Scientists at McMaster University in Canada have made a significant advancement in antifungal research by uncovering a new category of antifungals that can fight against several important fungal pathogens. This finding may lead to innovative treatments for fungal infections, which pose a major challenge in […]

Commercially accessible magnets could greatly enhance water splitting efficiency in a microgravity setting. Such devices would be utilized to provide astronauts with oxygen during extended missions, although they exhibit reduced effectiveness in low gravity. The international research team from the US, UK, and Germany that made this finding also created two proof-of-concept devices which they […]

**AI-Engineered Antibiotics Exhibit Potential Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria** The progress in creating new antibiotics has significantly fallen behind the escalating resistance of bacteria to current treatments, resulting in a critical public health emergency where once-controllable diseases have transformed into serious threats. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are now responsible for nearly five million deaths each year. In light of […]

Two research teams have utilized AI to find ways to assist crop plants in recognizing and defending against a broader spectrum of bacterial threats. The groups, one directed by Gitta Coaker at the University of California, Davis, and the other by Cyril Zipfel at the University of Zurich, integrated the protein-prediction AI AlphaFold with natural […]

**Machine Learning Propels the Discovery of Effective MOFs for Carbon Capture** Fast progress in machine learning is transforming the pursuit of effective metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to extract carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere, essential for mitigating rising carbon emissions. Two innovative studies have showcased this capability, highlighting the crucial role of machine learning in addressing […]

The Indian government has enacted new regulations, the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025, aimed at addressing chemically contaminated locations across the country. These regulations come under the Environment Protection Act, providing a legal structure to tackle the issues arising from chemically tainted areas. The legislation discusses liabilities, remediation obligations, and the responsibilities […]