Green Spot Technologies has raised €5M to scale production of fermented cocoa-free ingredients from 100 to 1,000 tonnes a year.

Green Spot Technologies has raised €5M to scale production of fermented cocoa-free ingredients from 100 to 1,000 tonnes a year.

Advanced microscopy techniques have identified a new fungal species, Rugososporomyces lavoisierae, embedded within a 407-million-year-old plant.

Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Compass Pathways accelerates its planned commercial launch of COMP360 for treatment-resistant depression by up to a year after favourable engagement with the FDA. Phase 3 data remain the decisive hurdle, with key 9-week and 26-week readouts expected in early 2026. Despite rising losses linked to warrant liability adjustments, the company reports a strengthened cash position sufficient to operate into 2027. Regulatory momentum and

Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Researchers at Purdue University engineered textiles combining Ganoderma sessile mycelium with cellulose fibres, achieving water contact angles up to 139° and tensile strength increases of 6× in nonwoven materials and 56% in woven cotton The semi-interpenetrating network leverages hydrophobins on aerial mycelium for water resistance whilst maintaining breathability. Life cycle assessment demonstrates 54% lower ecosystem impact,