Bacillus safensis might sound like a mouthful, but it's a tiny powerhouse in the world of soybean fermentation. Researchers took a close look at four strains of this bacterium to see if they're safe and what they can do for our food. First, they checked if these bacteria are resistant to antibiotic
In the world of science, some people leave a mark that lasts for generations. One such person is Professor Emil Paleček. He was born in 1930 and spent most of his life working at the Institute of Biophysics. This place is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. But why is Paleček so important?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a big deal in the world of skincare and medicine. But making it in a cost-effective way is still a challenge. Scientists have been experimenting with different temperatures and pH levels to find the best conditions for producing HA using bacteria. They tested four temperatur
Pea aphids have a unique relationship with a bacterium called Fukatsuia symbiotica. This bacterium is passed down from mother to offspring. It helps protect the aphids from fungal infections. However, this protection comes at a cost. When temperatures rise from cool to mildly warm, aphids with this
In the world of science, tiny protein pieces called bioactive peptides (BPs) are making a big impact. They are used in many areas like food, medicine, and beauty products. But even though we know a lot about them, testing their effectiveness is still a challenge. These tiny heroes are made through
Copper nanoclusters are like tiny teams of atoms that can do big things, like helping to turn CO2 into useful stuff. But these teams often fall apart because copper atoms are too reactive. Most of the time, scientists use copper(I) atoms to build these clusters, but they're not as good at their job
In the world of birds, some young ones stay put in their family home longer than others. This is common in species where family members team up to raise chicks. Researchers looked into this behavior using data from the Seychelles warbler, a bird that lives in groups. They wanted to know what makes t
In the quest to make tomatoes tougher against dry spells, scientists have turned to some unusual allies: fungi and natural plant boosters. The focus was on two Italian tomato varieties, Principe Borghese and San Marzano nano. The team used high-tech plant scanning to see how these tomatoes fared und
In the vast expanse of space, a sudden and powerful radio signal caught the attention of astronomers. This signal, though brief, was strong enough to be detected by the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope. It lasted less than 30 nanoseconds, but that was enough to sp
Astronomers had a surprise when they thought they found a powerful radio burst from deep space. It turned out to be a signal from an old, broken NASA satellite called Relay 2. This satellite has been floating in space since 1964 and stopped working in 1967. The signal was so strong that it blocked o
