Australia has experienced a 37 per cent rise in dangerous heat exposure over the past two decades, while becoming the world's second-highest hotspot for climate litigation, the latest MJA-Lancet Countdown report reveals.

Scientists from South China University of Technology have created a novel MXene aerogel reinforced with cellulose nanofibers, capable of rapidly cleaning up crude oil spills through its photothermal properties and directional structure. This innovation, published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, offers a sustainable and efficient solution to oil spill remediation.

A study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts presents a new method for immobilizing enzymes using bamboo-based cellulose nanofibers. The microreactor system demonstrates high efficiency in converting geniposide to genipin, a valuable bioactive compound, with significant potential for industrial applications.

A new study by University of Maine researchers compares two scallop farming methods, ear-hanging and lantern net culture, over a complete grow-out cycle to determine which approach yields the best results for commercial growers. The study found that scallops grown with ear-hanging culture had slightly larger shell heights, about 1–4% greater than those in lantern nets. More significantly, ear-hanging scallops had up to 12% more adductor muscle weight. Researchers also found that ear-hanging scallops grew more quickly in optimal conditions, which are between 50 and 59 degrees Farhenheit, but were more affected by colder winter temperatures than those in lantern nets.