Broadband ultrasonic imaging shows defects in all types of concrete Concrete structures like roads and bridges require nondestructive testing methods to identify interior defects without destroying their structure. Most methods send sound waves into the material and capture the waves that echo back to create images of what's inside and find defects. This process is similar to ultrasounds used to see inside the human body.

Researchers in Japan and the USA have developed an ultrasonic imaging system that creates 3D scans of concrete, helping to detect hidden internal defects. This could allow faster inspections of bridges and roads, improving safety, reducing maintenance costs, and preventing failures. #betterworld

Uranus's mysterious atmosphere mapped in 3D by student for the first time Astronomers have been scratching their heads over the composition and nature of Uranus’s atmosphere for decades. Now, a PhD student at the UK’s Northumbria University has used data from the James…

Paola Tiranti, a PhD student in the UK, used data from the James Webb Space Telescope to map the composition and nature of Uranus’s atmosphere – a question that scientists had been trying to answer for decades. #betterworld

Some Brain Cells Resist Dementia, And Scientists Finally Know Why Some brain cells can resist the toxic processes associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Researchers in the USA found some brain cells resist dementia because they can actively tag and break down toxic tau proteins before they form damaging clumps. This could lead to new treatments that slow or prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s rather than just managing symptoms. #betterworld

On a table sits a sticker stylized to look like the U.S. flag but with the text “Abided no hatred” placed in the blue field where the stars are usually featured. Across from the flag there is a large bowl of tampons.

Spotted in the bathroom at Cat’s Kettle (a sandwich shop and music venue) in Columbia, SC. Cc: @bittersouth.bsky.social #BetterSouth #BetterWorld

Fish biology inspires laundry microplastics clean up Inspired by marine life, inventors have created a filter to trap pesky microplastics leaked during laundry

Inspired by marine life, researchers in Germany have developed a filter for washing machines that mimics gill structures to trap microplastics released during laundry, capturing over 99% of fibres before they enter waterways. #betterworld

‘Revoice’ device gives stroke patients their voice back Researchers have developed a wearable, comfortable and washable device called Revoice that could help people regain the ability to communicate naturally and

Researchers in the UK have developed a wearable “Revoice” device that uses sensors and AI to translate subtle throat movements into natural speech for stroke patients. This could restore communication, independence, and dignity for people with speech impairments. #betterworld

Beating 'Heart-on-a-Chip' Could Help Fight The World's Leading Cause of Death Scientists have created a three-dimensional "heart-on-a-chip" (HOC) that could provide a breakthrough in the fight against the world's leading cause of death, cardiovascular disease.

Scientists in Canada have created a “beating heart on a chip” using human stem-cell-derived tissues – aiming to improve drug testing and heart disease research and help develop safer, more effective treatments faster. #betterworld

Transparent wooden smart window regulates light and blocks 100% UV Researchers develop transparent wood windows that regulate light, block UV rays, and cut energy use without electricity.

Researchers in South Korea have developed transparent wood smart windows that change from opaque to clear with temperature, blocking nearly 100% of UV light, and insulate far better than glass. #betterworld

MacKenzie Scott Donated $7.1 Billion to Nonprofits in 2025, a Major Increase with More to Come Acts of charity she received as a student in university often spring to mind when Scott is deciding where to donate money.

Amazon founder and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated US$7.1 billion to hundreds of nonprofits in 2025, a significant increase on previous years and part of a broader push towards large, trust-based giving. #betterworld

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Novel paint could aid drought-hit regions Researchers in Australia have developed a dual-purpose paint that tackles rising heat and water scarcity in one stroke

Researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a nano-engineered paint that cools buildings while harvesting water from the air – aiming to reduce energy use for cooling and provide a low-cost, decentralised source of fresh water in drought-prone regions. #betterworld

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AI-Optimized Battery Storage: FION Energy Lands €1.4M to Boost Europe’s Manufacturers - hyperight.com Berlin-based FION Energy secures €1.4M to scale its AI-driven industrial battery storage platform. The technology targets European manufacturers struggling with high energy costs, promising up to 50%…

A German company has developed an AI-optimised battery storage systems to help manufacturers store energy when it is cheap and use it when demand and prices rise – to reduce costs, stabilise operations, and integrate renewable energy into industrial processes. #betterworld

At a time when the world feels uncertain, we should choose compassion over hatred, and peace over conflict. Humanity must come first."
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Smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin Soft-bodied cephalopods such as squids, cuttlefish and octopuses can blend into their environments, evade predators and communicate by changing the colour and texture of their skin. Now, researchers…

Researchers in the USA have developed a synthetic material inspired by octopus skin that can change colour, texture, and shape in response to heat, stress, or chemicals – which could allow adaptive camouflage and smarter robotics, with more flexible and responsive materials. #betterworld

Glow with the flow: Implanted “living skin” lights up to signal health changes Japanese researchers have developed a living sensor display that turns engineered skin into a biological monitor, visually indicating internal inflammation without requiring blood sampling.

Researchers in Japan have developed engineered “living skin” that glows in response to internal signals like inflammation, turning the body itself into a visible health monitor. This could enable continuous, non-invasive health tracking without devices or blood tests. #betterworld

Researchers Develop New Tools to Turn Grain Crops into Biosensors - Danforth Plant Science Center A collaborative team of researchers from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, the University of Florida, Gainesville and University of Iowa have developed groundbreaking tools that allow grasses—including major grain crops like corn—to act as living biosensors capable of detecting minute amounts of chemicals in the field.

Researchers in the USA have engineered grain crops like corn to act as living biosensors, changing colour to signal exposure to chemicals or environmental stress. This could help farmers monitor crops in real time, improving food security and reducing chemical risks. #betterworld

New nasal vaccine protects lungs for months against viruses, bacteria, and allergens Mouse study describes a nasal vaccine that protected lungs for months against viruses, bacteria, and allergens.

Researchers in the USA developed a nasal spray “universal” vaccine that boosts lung immunity, protecting mice for months against viruses, bacteria, and allergens. This could provide broad, long-lasting protection against respiratory diseases and future pandemics. #betterworld

AI is transforming pediatric surgery, but with strong ethical concerns AI is transforming pediatric surgery, but ethical risks around bias, consent, and trust remain unresolved.

AI is increasingly used in paediatric surgery to improve diagnosis, predict risks, and support clinical decisions, with research from the USA highlighting its growing role in operating rooms. #betterworld

Cycling Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Study of Half a Million Finds Getting from A to B on a bicycle more often could reduce risk of dementia, possibly by protecting a part of the brain tied to memory functions, new research finds.

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AI reads brain MRIs in seconds and flags emergencies Researchers at the University of Michigan have created an AI system that can interpret brain MRI scans in just seconds, accurately identifying a wide range of neurological conditions and determining which cases need urgent care. Trained on hundreds of thousands of real-world scans along with patient histories, the model achieved accuracy as high as 97.5% and outperformed other advanced AI tools.

Researchers in the USA developed AI system that can analyse brain MRI scans in seconds, identifying conditions and flagging urgent cases with up to 97% accuracy. This could help detect strokes and other emergencies faster, speeding treatment and improving patient outcomes. #betterworld

We are living in a period of political anti-intellectualism. But in pop culture, clever is the new cool At the very moment Trump’s rambling speeches and meme–fied inanity threaten to overwhelm us, fashion, music and film are moving in the opposite direction

Intellect has always been and always will be hot 🔥. This is an interesting piece on the recent shift to high-brow content in pop culture. Hopefully it leads to something really powerful and better for society ✊ #betterworld

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Earth Rover Program seeks to track the world’s soil health With a synchronized tap from run-of-the-mill hammers on metal plates resting on the ground, researchers kneeling in nine fields across four continents believe they’ve hit upon more than just the earth beneath their feet. “Waiting for it,” someone said. And then, “Waveforms!” “Excellent, waveforms!” another said, as the tiles on screen reveal EKG-like sets of […]

Global researchers in the Earth Rover Program use seismic techniques to measure soil health, analysing waves from simple hammer taps. This low-cost method could help farmers monitor soil, improve crop yields, and protect a vital ecosystem that underpins most of the world’s food. #betterworld

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Scientists use semiconductors and sunlight to convert waste carbon dioxide into fuel Researchers improved semiconductor solar fuel systems, boosting durability and power, and advancing the goal of reusing CO₂ for fuels.

Researchers in Belgium developed improved semiconductor systems that use sunlight to convert waste carbon dioxide into fuel, a form of artificial photosynthesis that could help recycle greenhouse gases into usable energy and creating cleaner, renewable fuels for the future. #betterworld

Anti-Aging Drug Regrows Knee Cartilage in Major Breakthrough That Could End Knee Replacements The treatment also prevented the development of arthritis after knee injuries such as ACL tears often experienced by athletes.

Researchers in the USA developed a drug that blocks an ageing-related protein, allowing knee cartilage to regrow in older mice and even preventing arthritis after injury. This could eventually repair damaged joints and reduce the need for knee-replacement surgery. #betterworld

Microbes in tree bark remove greenhouse gases - Southern Cross University Southern Cross and Monash scientists discover a superpower of trees: within the bark trillions of microbes are removing greenhouse gases.

Researchers from Southern Cross University and Monash University discovered that trillions of microbes living in tree bark consume greenhouse gases such as methane, hydrogen and carbon monoxide. This hidden process could remove millions of tonnes of climate-active gases each year. #betterworld

New study model shows Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed — not just prevented New research shows restoring brain energy balance reversed Alzheimer’s-like damage in advanced disease models.

Researchers in the USA have developed a disease model showing that restoring the brain’s energy balance can reverse Alzheimer’s-like damage and memory loss in animal studies, potentially slowing the disease and even restoring brain function. #betterworld

Microneedle System Delivers Biofertiliser, Boosts Growth 2025 1209 Microneedles for plant growth 1Dr Arya Gopinath Madathil Pulikkal (left) and Asst Prof Andy Tay (right) in front of a small greenhouse

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed dissolving microneedle patches that inject beneficial microbes directly into plant leaves or stems, boosting plant growth with 15% less biofertiliser. #betterworld

Hybrid perovskite device generates electricity from the sun and rain simultaneously A team from the Institute of Materials Science of Seville (ICMS), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of Seville (US), has developed a new hybrid device that allows energy to be captured from both the sun and rain simultaneously. A thin film created and patented by the research team not only protects and improves the durability of perovskite solar cells, even in adverse weather conditions, but also allows nanogenerators to produce more than 100 volts from the impact of a single drop of water, enough to power small portable devices.

Researchers in Spain have created a hybrid perovskite device that can both generate electricity from light and store it, combining solar collection and battery storage in a single unit. #betterworld