Solar farms could become important refuges for bumblebees in Britain, a new study reveals - though their benefits only go so far.

Steve Abel, associate professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, uses computational tools to study molecular interactions in cell biology. Through NSF’s CFIRE initiative, he collaborates on two major projects: engineering liquid phase separation for enzyme reactions and creating modular cell-free biomanufacturing networks. His work integrates mathematical modeling to optimize complex biomanufacturing processes.

According to theory, massive red supergiant stars should cause most supernovae, yet they are rarely observed. New James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observations indicate these supernovae likely can occur but are hidden in dust. Star’s dust was unusually carbon-rich, suggesting atypical chemical mixing during its death throes. Study marks first time JWST identified a supernova’s source star and first time supernova was imaged in mid-infrared wavelengths.

The CNRS, the University of Poitiers, and Orano inaugurated the M-Cube (Environments and Materials in a Mining Context) associated research laboratory on 7 October 2025 to explore solutions for more responsible operation of uranium mines across the entire cycle, from exploration to remediation. The LabCom will bolster the strong collaboration initiated over thirty years ago between academic research teams and those from Orano.

Self-driving cars need to know exactly where on the road they are located at all times. A new invention could revolutionize the development of driverless vehicles – and give us more accurate GPS on our mobile phones and fitness watches too.