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A Simple Model Describes How the Soil Microbiome Responds to Environmental Change

A deceptively simple mathematical model can describe how the soil responds to environmental change. Using just two variables, the model shows that changes in pH levels consistently result in three distinct metabolic states of the microbial community.

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Cellular Agriculture: Techniques and Applications

Cellular agriculture is revolutionizing the production of food and materials. This article explores the techniques, applications and potential of cellular agriculture, focusing on its impact on food production and material innovation.

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Eco-Friendly UV Chip Keeps Food Fresher for Longer

A compact chip has been developed that emits ultraviolet (UV) light for disinfection. The innovation has been incorporated into various food applications to inactivate microorganisms in food to keep it fresh.

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Establishing Trust in Machine Learning for Battery Testing and Development

Learn why trust in AI matters for battery science, and how interactive, reliable models are accelerating commercial breakthroughs in the lab and beyond.

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Monitoring Battery Health With Environmental Sensors

Discover how environmental sensors can improve battery safety, detecting issues such as off-gassing and moisture ingress in electric vehicles.

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The Role of Metrology in Supporting Sustainable and Circular Materials

Discover how metrology supports recycling, sustainable materials and circular economy goals through precise measurement science.

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Fluoride and Your Health: The Good and the Bad

With a fluoride skeptic now steering US health policy, let’s take a closer look at the facts on fluoride.

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The Impact of Diet on Gut Health and Cancer Development

In this third installment of our miniseries, we explore the contrasting roles of harmful and protective dietary components – such as the Western diet and red meat versus dietary fiber and polyphenols – on gut health and cancer development.

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Zoos Could Be a Zone for High Impact Soundscape Research

Zoos are an untapped resource for scientists working on sound, research suggests. Closer collaboration between scientists and the zoo community may mean future research could benefit animals and deepen our understanding of the natural world.

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Enhancing Battery Safety in Electric Vehicles Through Predictive Analytics

Discover how a battery management system protects electric vehicles by managing charge, predicting failures and estimating battery life.

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Tracking and Tackling Environmental Pollutants

This article explores how scientists are advancing tools to detect and mitigate pollutants like PFAS, microplastics and pharmaceuticals, while pushing for integrated global action to protect water ecosystems and public health.

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Your PFAS Questions Answered by Professor Rainer Lohmann

How concerned should we be about PFAS in our drinking water? Professor Rainer Lohmann answers this question and more.

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Advances in Nanomaterials for Detecting Disease Biomarkers

By improving sensitivity and boosting signal amplification, nanomaterials are heralding a new era for biomarker detection.

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