World’s First: Human Bacteria Endure Rocket Launch and Re-entry, Boosting Mars Hopes A “world’s first study” has demonstrated that bacterial spores can withstand the extreme forces associated with a rocket launch and re-entry, opening up possibilities for human colonization on Mars. This groundbreaking research, conducted by a team of scientists led by Dr. Akihiko Yamagishi […]
PFAS contamination and the future of industry: Why prevention must outpace remediation
PFAS Contamination and the Future of Industry: Why Prevention Must Outpace Remediation Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been raising concerns due to their widespread contamination from various industries. A recent review in Chemosphere underscores the challenges posed by PFAS contamination and emphasizes the critical need for innovative solutions that prioritize prevention over remediation measures. […]
Can life exist without sunlight? Energy from fractured rocks shows that it can
Can Life Exist Without Sunlight? Energy from Fractured Rocks Shows That It Can For most of human history, we’ve believed that sunlight is the foundation of all life. From photosynthesis in plants to the warmth that sustains our planet, the sun has been viewed as the ultimate source of energy. However, recent scientific discoveries challenge […]
How the US is tackling the threat of PFAS
Tackling the Threat of PFAS: US Regulations and Scientific Breakthroughs Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” have posed a significant threat to the environment and human health due to their persistence and potential toxicity. In the United States, addressing the challenges associated with PFAS contamination has become a national priority. Through […]
Entire world’s water could be purified by new microbes found hiding by US scientists
“Revolutionizing Water Purification: Newly Discovered Microbes by US Scientists” Scientists in the US have discovered a newly identified phylum of microbes thriving up to 2.5 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface. These extraordinary microbes have the potential to transform the way we purify water on a global scale. With water scarcity becoming an increasingly pressing issue […]