Video abstract: progress in alkali-activated materials

Microplastics could be hotspots for antimicrobial resistance

Microplastics facilitate a “super slime” that is resistant to antibiotics, sparking concern about antibiotic resistance in heavily polluted areas.

Molecules found in wood could make pesticides more efficient

Scientists in Finland have developed a method that can achieve a tenfold increase in pesticide retention on farmed crops.

The hidden cost of human disturbance on California’s sea otters

A comprehensive study by Sea Otter Savvy reveals the significant energy costs of human disturbance on sea otters, highlighting the need for better conservation practices to protect these vulnerable marine mammals.

Nanosheet catalysts for affordable hydrogen fuel production

Researchers have developed efficient catalysts by combining palladium with organic molecules, significantly reducing the cost of hydrogen fuel production.

Blocking a key gut enzyme could help treat obesity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVmxe6gvhIc Scientists have discovered a new way to tackle obesity by blocking a gut enzyme that helps absorb fat. The enzyme, called SOAT2, plays a role in packaging cholesterol and fatty acids for absorption. When researchers...

Producing ammonia underground could slash fertilizer emissions

Ammonia fertilizer could be produced underground, using Earth’s natural heat to significantly reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.