The Times of India

University of Sheffield researchers are pioneering 'smart' drug delivery systems, combining Cold Atmospheric Plasma with molecular imprinting. This innovation promises targeted chemotherapy for glioblastoma post-surgery, alongside new treatments for severe skin inflammation and fungal infections. The technology, funded by EPSRC, aims to precisely deliver drugs on demand, potentially revolutionizing medical treatments.

A unique Dutch experiment is combining cryptocurrency mining with tulip farming. Farmers are capturing heat from Bitcoin computers to warm greenhouses. This innovative approach emerged during Europe's energy crisis. It offers a sustainable alternative to traditional gas heating. The project highlights how digital technology can support agriculture and reduce fossil fuel use.

A new giant long-necked dinosaur, Dasosaurus tocantinensis, unearthed in Brazil, reveals ancient land connections. Its close evolutionary ties to a Spanish species suggest dinosaurs migrated between continents before the Atlantic Ocean fully formed. This finding offers compelling biological evidence for prehistoric land bridges linking South America, Africa, and Europe, reshaping our understanding of dinosaur dispersal.

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered two new species of lichen moths, Caulocerahollowayi and Asura buxa, in Sikkim and West Bengal. This significant finding, published in Zootaxa, also includes seven new lichen species and underscores the importance of taxonomic research in India's biodiversity hotspots. These moths are vital indicators of air pollution.