The deep sea covers around 65% of the planet’s surface, making it the largest habitat on Earth. Yet, this vast area remains largely unknown. The remoteness of the deep sea, which lies below 200 m, makes traditional ecological data collection methods extremely difficult. As a. . . Read More

It can be difficult for surgeons to distinguish nerves from other tissues during operations. A new real-time, non-invasive approach to nerve identification could help spot nerves and cut down on accidental nerve injuries during surgery. Read the news brief at Bioengineering. . . Read More

Researchers report that water buffaloes in the wetlands of northern Turkey are harboring strange hitchhikers all over their bodies — tiny frogs. In autumn, when domesticated Anatolian water buffaloes are released from their pastures to wallow in the marshes, they collect a. . . Read More

A new review of sustainable diets found those that reduced the amount of meat consumed had the most beneficial impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and land and water use. Vegan and vegetarian diets can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and land use by as much as 70% and reduce. . . Read More

Researchers have developed a fluorescent imaging technique that allows them to visualize the actions of key enzymes in cancer, genetic disorders, and kidney disease. The research focuses on heparanase, an essential human enzyme. Heparanase dysfunction is linked to the development. . . Read More