A study in National Science Review reports that periphyton—microbial biofilms at the soil–water interface—captures 6–24% (12% on average) of fertilizer nitrogen in Chinese rice paddies. Combining a 840-field survey with in situ ¹⁵N tracing across climatic zones, this study shows this transient N pool (~0.8 Tg N yr−1) helps close long-standing nitrogen budget gaps in paddy fields.

University of Warwick research warns that popular deep learning systems trained for cancer pathology may be relying on hidden shortcuts rather than genuine biological signals.

Researchers have developed a light-activated nanoassembly that helps anticancer drugs overcome multiple intracellular barriers and reach the cell nucleus more efficiently. This strategy significantly enhances the therapeutic effect of combined phototherapy and chemotherapy in breast cancer models.

A newly published study from the University of Guam sheds light on a tiny but powerful ally in the soil and how it could help Guam farmers and growers protect their crops naturally. Published on Dec. 11, 2025, in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, the study was conducted by Dr. Richard R. Singh, an assistant professor of sustainable plant production, and soil chemist Clancy Iyekar of the agInnovation Research Center under UOG Land Grant. The study focuses on nematodes — microscopic roundworms in soil that are poorly documented in Guam — specifically exploring how certain “good” nematodes may help control the harmful ones that damage crops.