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Science and HealthCellular transporter protein essential for nutrient absorption in pathogenic fungi may offer new treatment approachesPhys.org Biology · 3 min readThey are the cell's "gatekeepers": specialized proteins, known as transporters, selectively control which substances enter a cell and which do not. Researchers at the University of Münster and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens have investigated these transporters in a specific case: the UapA transporter of the model fungus Aspergillus nidulans. The findings are not only relevant to cell biology but could also offer new approaches to treating fungal infections.Science and HealthTunas and other ocean predators may have evolved more slowly than previous research predictedPhys.org Biology · 3 min readToday, oceans host a large variety of fast, resilient marine predators, including tunas, mackerels and various other fish species. Many of these fish belong to a lineage known as Scombridae, whose members are characterized by fins supported by thin, bony structures known as rays.Science and HealthNew algorithm improves gene expression marker identification across diverse biological systemsPhys.org Biology · 3 min readResearchers have developed a new computational approach that enables more accurate selection of genes that characterize different cellular states from mRNA-seq data, offering a more interpretable way to analyze complex biological data. The study, published in Frontiers in Immunology, involved researchers from the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), IrsiCaixa and the Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD).Science and HealthNew species of monkey with unusual orange lips discovered in the Democratic Republic of CongoPhys.org Biology · 3 min readScientists have described a new species of colobus monkey in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), report John Hart at Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation and colleagues in PLOS One. The first hint that a new primate species might be hiding in the dense forests of Lomami National Park came in 2008, when conservationists photographed an unidentified monkey during an expedition. After a second sighting in 2018, researchers embarked on a dedicated mission to find and describe the mysterious monkey.Good EarthDesert dust in Europe is increasing with implications for health and solar energy installationsPhys.org Earth · 3 min readWhile particulate matter air pollution from human activity in transportation, households and industry is decreasing in Europe, thanks to strict regulations, another source is developing in the opposite direction: desert dust.Good EarthNew study pinpoints Europe's most critical wetlands for climate actionPhys.org Earth · 3 min readWetlands have shaped human life in Europe since ancient times. These ecosystems provided essential resources and safe havens for plants and animals, and in many regions they also held spiritual and ritual significance. For millennia, wetlands covered vast parts of the European continent.Science and HealthDiacylglycerols for cleaner oil processing, functional foods and medical nutritionPhys.org Biology · 3 min readFats and oils are essential to life. They provide energy, support the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, contribute to the structure of cell membranes, and give foods their flavor, texture and mouthfeel. Yet the way fats are produced, processed and consumed is changing. Food manufacturers are under pressure to develop ingredients that are not only safe and stable, but also better aligned with health, sustainability and clean-label expectations.Creative JoySouth Carolina Restaurant Owner Finds $12,000 in Old Cabinet and Returns it to Former OwnerGood News Network · 3 min readA restauranteur who found $12,000 in cash got in touch with the rightful owner live on the news to explain he wanted to turn it over. Sak Yiengjuntuek knew as soon as he saw the stack of $100 bills that they belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant that would become Lemongrass PhoCreative JoySouth Korea Has 24-Hour Ramen Shops That Are Completely Unmanned and Self-ServeMy Modern Met · 3 min readSouth Korea Has 24-Hour Ramen Shops That Are Completely Unmanned and Self-Serve Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por 불꽃헤어라인 (@ckhomme) Few things are as cozy as a bowl of ramen, particularly late at night. But to many, the best version of this dish features ingredients that many don’t have at home.Creative JoyLargest “Photograph” Ever Made Fills Nearly 5 Acres of a Wheat FieldMy Modern Met · 3 min readromero) In southern France, artist Almudena Romero created what many describe as the largest photographic artwork ever made by transforming a two-hectare (nearly 5-acre) wheat field into a living image of a human eye.Science and HealthChitosan-based hydrogel membranes as transparent biomaterials for skin regenerationPhys.org Biology · 3 min readIMDEA Materials Institute has developed mechanically tunable hydrogel membranes that closely mimic the mechanical environment of human skin while remaining highly biocompatible, representing an improved platform for skin tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.Creative JoyWinslow Homer Printmaking and Paintings Are Reunited in an Ambitious Landmark ExhibitionMy Modern Met · 3 min readWinslow Homer Printmaking and Paintings Are Reunited in an Ambitious Landmark Exhibition This summer, the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) brings Winslow Homer’s story full circle with Winslow Homer: Painter, Etcher, on view through October 18, 2026.Science and HealthMath reveals how honeybee hives balance the 'daring few, patient many' strategyPhys.org Biology · 3 min readHow do bees make group decisions without a leader? Math experts have determined that the best strategy is for a few to assume the risk of foraging under all conditions while the majority stay safely back and forage only when conditions are favorable.Science and HealthTrial identifies first effective way to tackle common childhood eating issueNew Atlas · 3 min readAvoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is often misunderstood as extreme picky eating. But for millions of children, it’s a serious condition with real consequences for growth, nutrition, and daily life.Good EarthWhat if our homes could move?Phys.org Earth · 3 min readImagine living in a home that you could simply pick up and move when extreme weather strikes. Instead of bricks and mortar, it's made from materials sourced from the local environment and, if weather conditions change, you pack it up and rebuild it in a safer location. That's exactly what Khudi Bari, developed by Bangladeshi firm Marina Tabassum Architects, is doing.Creative Joy70 Artists Transform Multiple Rooms at a Former LA Hospital Into a Celebration of Human EmotionMy Modern Met · 3 min read70 Artists Transform Multiple Rooms at a Former LA Hospital Into a Celebration of Human Emotion Hospitals are often seen as cold, clinical places, but in reality, they’re filled with moments of joy, fear, hope, grief, and love. Hospital of Emotions, a large-scale, site-specific exhibition at the historic St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles, completely reimagines what a hospital can be.Science and HealthmRNA vaccines clear sweeping global review of safety and effectivenessNew Atlas · 3 min readA comprehensive global review has found that mRNA vaccines aren't just highly effective at fighting infectious diseases – they are also very safe.Good EarthHigh levels of forever chemicals found on wastewater filtersPhys.org Earth · 3 min readAs cities across the nation and the globe increasingly turn to advanced water purification systems to expand their drinking water supplies, researchers at Texas A&M University have identified a critical environmental safety consideration. A new study from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering shows that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," accumulate significantly on the purification filters used in advanced treatment to recycle wastewater into drinking water.Creative Joy800 Floating Porcelain Bowls Turn Water Into Music in Immersive Installation in NYCMy Modern Met · 3 min read800 Floating Porcelain Bowls Turn Water Into Music in Immersive Installation in NYC Sometimes, the most captivating works of art ask visitors not to look closer, but to listen more carefully. Tranquility is the focal point of French artist, musician, and composer Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s new installation of his clinamen series at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City.Animal RescueUS Giving Grew 3% in 2025, Crossing the $600B Mark for the First TimeNice News · 3 min readS. charitable giving rose 3% in 2025, surpassing US $600 billion for the first time. The $617 billion that Americans gave to everything from churches to cat rescues was the second-highest ever in inflation-adjusted terms, but it fell short of the record set in 2021, when there was a burst of social services giving in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.