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Cell & Microbiology Jun 16, 2026

Observation of living cells solves mystery of bacterial cell division

Using an innovative combination of biochemical experiments and ultra-high-resolution microscopy, a research team at Kiel University has solved the long-standing mystery of how the bacterium B. subtilis regulates its cell ...

Space Exploration Jun 16, 2026

NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Dragon returns packed with space station science

Scientists await a big splash in the Pacific Ocean as one of the most research-packed Dragon spacecraft to date returns, completing the 34th SpaceX commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station for NASA. ...

Earth Sciences Jun 16, 2026

Digital twin predicts Alaska permafrost changes using real-time sensors and AI

Communities around the world have adapted to live on the year-round frozen soil of frigid environments, such as in the Arctic. However, rising temperatures have introduced a new challenge: What happens when the ground under ...

Cell & Microbiology Jun 16, 2026

Potatoes benefit when two soil bacteria team up

Researchers at Umeå University have shown that two soil bacteria can work together to influence potato development. The bacterial partnership triggered distinct responses in potato plants and was associated with earlier tuber ...

Biotechnology Jun 16, 2026

Odor‑resistant and soft on the skin: The science of merino wool explained

Merino wool is warm, comfortable and surprisingly adaptable, making it a smart choice for days when the weather can't quite make up its mind. But exactly why is it such a good material?

Astrobiology Jun 16, 2026

Could Earth have sent life to Jupiter's moon Europa?

Could Earth have seeded Jupiter's moon Europa with bacterial life, where it could have taken hold in Europa's ocean and perhaps evolved into something more? That's the hypothesis of a new paper in the International Journal ...

Biochemistry Jun 15, 2026

Bacteria reveal 'glue' protein that fastens antibiotic-resistant outer membrane to cell wall

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame and collaborators have discovered a key process in how the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria attaches to the cell wall, advancing the understanding of how these bacteria ...

Biochemistry Jun 14, 2026

Burned as waste for years, this overlooked plant material is poised to reshape how nylon gets made

Most people have seen nylon listed as a material on their clothing tags, but nylon is used in an array of other products, too, including automotive parts, wire insulation and medical supplies. Unfortunately, one of the building ...

Soft Matter Jun 13, 2026

When motion prevents order in active matter systems

Pack enough string-like objects together, and they will begin to align with one another. But replace the strings with worms or bacteria living in your gut, and this self-organization becomes much more difficult. A team of ...

Cell & Microbiology Jun 13, 2026

CDC sleuthing helps decipher drug-resistant infection rise

Previous research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that a dangerous variety of bacteria that cause drug-resistant infections, called NDM-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE), ...

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