# **The Surge of ‘Unbelievably High’ Research Output: Observations and Issues** In recent times, the quantity of scientists generating an astonishing volume of research articles and securing an exceptionally elevated count of co-authors has escalated markedly. A **new analysis** by scholars at **King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia** indicates that approximately […]

# **Generative AI Boosts Discovery of Antimicrobial Peptides to Fight Drug-Resistant Infections** Antibiotic resistance ranks among the most pressing global health issues, with projections indicating that drug-resistant infections could outpace cancer as the leading cause of death by 2050. Addressing this urgent challenge, a research team under the leadership of Wenqiang Chang at Shandong University, […]

# **Insights from Italy: The Cambridge Challenge in Artificial Photosynthesis** In 2022, Italy registered its driest year in history. Nevertheless, when a delegation from the University of Cambridge visited in July to showcase their artificial tree—an innovation created for the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Horizon Prize—they encountered the opposite predicament: heavy rainfall. A fierce storm […]

# **Zika Virus Modifies Human Skin Chemistry to Draw More Mosquitoes** ## **Introduction** The Zika virus is a notable mosquito-borne affliction that has triggered worldwide health alarms due to its serious consequences, especially for pregnant women. While a great deal is known about its symptoms and how it spreads, emerging studies indicate the virus employs […]

# The Royal Society of Chemistry Urges UK Government to Act on Science Education and Sustainability The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has called on the UK government to focus on funding for science education and a sustainable chemicals and materials industry. This request is part of the organisation’s **submission to the Treasury’s funding review**, […]

# Markita Landry: Connecting Neuroscience and Plant Science through Nanotechnology ## Merging Two Distinct Domains Markita Landry, a groundbreaking researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, operates at the convergence of neuroscience and plant science, utilizing nanotechnology to expand the frontiers of scientific inquiry. Though these disciplines might appear unrelated, they both share core principles […]

# UEA Confronts Staff Reductions Due to Financial Issues ## Summary of the Suggested Cuts The University of East Anglia (UEA) has revealed intentions to eliminate more than 160 full-time staff roles, which includes 22 from the Faculty of Science, as part of efforts to address a budget deficit of £11 million. This announcement has […]

# **Fertiliser Contaminated with PFAS Tied to Farmer Illnesses and Animal Deaths in Johnson County, Texas** ## **Investigating a Troubling Environmental Crisis** In Johnson County, Texas, a concerning public health and environmental issue has surfaced, with farmers experiencing health issues, livestock fatalities, and fish deaths in local ponds under unexplained conditions. After close to two […]