Pasteurization destroys H5N1 bird flu in milk

Tests show pasteurized dairy with H5N1 remnants did not cause illness in mice, supporting safety of milk during outbreaks.​Tests show pasteurized dairy with H5N1 remnants did not cause illness in mice, supporting safety of milk during outbreaks. Read More

Astronauts need oxygen. Magnets could help

Adding a magnet could simplify the process of producing oxygen in space, making a crewed mission to Mars more feasible.​Adding a magnet could simplify the process of producing oxygen in space, making a crewed mission to Mars more feasible. Read More

Modified bacteria convert plastic waste into pain reliever

With genetic tweaks, E. coli turned 92 percent of broken-down plastic into acetaminophen, charting a path to upcycle plastic waste sustainably.​With genetic tweaks, E. coli turned 92 percent of broken-down plastic into acetaminophen, charting a path to upcycle plastic waste…

Climate change is coming for your cheese

Adapting to climate change by replacing grass in cows’ feed with corn affected the nutritional value and quality of cheese, French researchers found.​Adapting to climate change by replacing grass in cows’ feed with corn affected the nutritional value and quality…

Lotions and perfumes affect the air near our skin

The personal care products suppress reactions between skin oils and ozone. It’s not clear how, or if, this chemistry change might impact human health.​The personal care products suppress reactions between skin oils and ozone. It’s not clear how, or if,…