**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 […]
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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 […]
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In 2020, an exceptionally favorable review was published regarding Benjamin Wardhaugh’s intriguing work, “The Book of Wonder: The Many Lives of Euclid’s Elements.” This subsequently resulted in another commendable critique of “Reading Mathematics in Early Modern Europe,” a volume that Wardhaugh contributed to and edited. This was followed by a concise blog entry about the […]
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**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 […]
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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 […]
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In the earlier installment of this series, we explored the journey of the English navigator Sir Robert Dudley (1574–1649), concluding with a dialogue about the scientific tools he bequeathed, now preserved at the Museo Galileo in Florence. These tools were crafted by various artisans, and today, our attention shifts to one that has yet to […]
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**Prominent Psychologists: Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Abraham Maslow** The field of psychology has been significantly influenced by the work of trailblazers whose theories remain vital to contemporary understanding and practice. Among these notable individuals are Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Abraham Maslow. Each contributed distinctive viewpoints and innovative concepts that transformed notions of the […]
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STEM from Scratch: March Opportunities for Youth Involvement STEM from Scratch focuses on fostering STEM-related opportunities for young people, showcasing a variety of initiatives this March designed to engage and empower youth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here’s an overview of what’s on offer: McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Initiative The […]
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The American Chemical Society (ACS) has launched a significant funding program aimed at assisting graduate students in the realm of chemical sciences. This program, referred to as the Graduate Student Success Grant, is projected to allocate $2.5 million (£1.85 million) over a year to support 100 master’s and doctoral students who are at risk of […]
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A recent advancement in synthetic biology has been realized with the creation of a stabilizing sheath composed of interlocking polymers, allowing coacervate microdroplets to replicate natural cells more closely than ever before. This innovation was spearheaded by scientists at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, under the guidance of Eduardo Fernandez-Megia. The research team […]
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