Anika Reyansh

Researchers Built The Simplest Artificial Cell: A Lipid Bubble, Enzymes And Pores That Move Toward Chemical Signals (Chemotaxis). Using, E.G., Urease & Membrane Pores, The Bubble Moved Without Flagella, Relying Solely On Chemical Reactions & Flow. More Pores Showed Stronger Chemotaxis, Offering Insight Into Complex Cell Motion & Evolution.

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In A World First, Scientists 3D-Printed Microscopic Elephants, Barcodes, & Microlasers Inside Living Cells Using Two-Photon Polymerization & Photoresists That Harden With Focused Lasers. Some Cells Survived, Divided, And Passed The Structures To Daughter Cells. This Feat Enables DNA-Free Cell Tagging, Tracking, And Internal Customization.

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The World’s First Malaria Drug For Babies Under 4.5kg, Coartem Baby Or Riamet Baby In Some Countries, Has Been Approved By Swiss Authorities. Developed By Novartis & MMV, It Will Be Rolled Out In Africa Soon. In 2023, Malaria Caused ~597K Deaths—76% Were Kids Under 5. This Not-For-Profit Drug Closes A Critical Care Gap For Newborn Babies.

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ESA’s Solar Orbiter, Launched In 2/20, Studies The Sun’s Atmosphere, Cycle, Wind, & Poles. In 3/25, It Took The World’s First Clear Image Of The Sun’s South Pole Using Venus Gravity Assists. By 2029, It’ll Reach 33° Tilt For Better Polar Views, Potentially Unlocking Solar Cycle & Space Weather Secrets. North Pole Images Are Expected In Oct 2025.

A Teenager In British Columbia Is The First Person In Canada To Test Positive For Bird Flu (H5N1). The Teen Is In Critical Condition At A Children’s Hospital. The Source Of The Infection Is Under Investigation, Likely From A Bird Or Animal. Human Cases Are Rare, But Scientists Worry About Potential Mutation For Human-To-Human Transmission.

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