Ancient black holes, magic bioplastic, microscopic mystery & more🔬✨

Ancient black holes, How good cholesterol is made, Self-healing plastic, Dengue’s genetic imprint, Korean mussel power & Space clean-up. Read all in the latest Editor's Choice.

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Ancient black holes, magic bioplastic, microscopic mystery & more🔬✨

Astronomers discovered 12 ancient black holes from 12.9 billion years ago. They also surprisingly found the black holes being hosted in galaxies that have matured less than a billion years after the Big Bang.

The early Universe

How good cholesterol is made

Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University

For the first time, a new study has revealed how the body produces High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL), or “good cholesterol,” which are vital for removing excess cholesterol and preventing heart disease.

Microscopic mystery

Self-healing plastic

Lingnan University

Researchers created a recyclable bioplastic made from natural plant and biological waste that degrades in less than a month. The material can even fix scratches on its own when water is added.

Bioplastic magic

Dengue’s genetic imprint

Duke-NUS Medical School

Dengue infection re-programmes the immune system, affecting how people respond to future infections, according to new research. The findings may explain why second infections are often more severe.

Trained immunity

Korean mussel power

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)

Inspired by Korean mussels, researchers developed an ultra-strong coating that forms rapidly and safely in water. It works on various surfaces, from skin to medical sensors, without using toxic solvents.

Antibacterial protection

Space clean-up

Tohoku University

Space junk is cluttering up outer space. A new plasma thruster design for removal satellites pushes away debris out of orbit, while keeping the spacecraft balanced.

Improved propulsion

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