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Global science leaders herald new era of ground-breaking climate and sustainability science at Paris Summit & Symposium
“Fundamental Life Science Meets Climate, Environment, and Sustainability” was organized by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO) together...
Stressed for a bit? Then don’t click it, cybersecurity experts advise
RICHLAND, Wash.—Workers feeling a specific form of stress are more likely than others to become the victims of a phishing...
BESSY II: What drives ions through polymer membranes
Ion exchange membranes are needed in (photo)electrolysers, fuel cells and batteries to separate ions and enable the desired processes. Polymeric...
David Hulcoop appointed as Open Targets Director
Open Targets has appointed David Hulcoop as its new Executive Director, following the retirement of Ian Dunham. Hulcoop will build...
Chemists develop sustainable method to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from water
PFAS are highly versatile chemicals. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are the reason why rain drops simply slide off outdoor jackets....
Treating childhood ADHD with stimulant meds not associated with increased substance use later in life, study finds
PITTSBURGH, July 5, 2023 — Children taking a prescription stimulant to manage symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do...
From atoms to materials: Algorithmic breakthrough unlocks path to sustainable technologies
New research by the University of Liverpool could signal a step change in the quest to design the new materials...
Artificial cells demonstrate that “life finds a way”
“Listen, if there's one thing the history of evolution has taught us is that life will not be contained. Life...
The Ising on the cake
Life, from the perspective of thermodynamics, is a system out of equilibrium, resisting tendencies towards increasing their levels of disorder....
Investigational three-month TB regimen is safe but ineffective, NIH study finds
The first clinical trial of a three-month tuberculosis (TB) treatment regimen is closing enrollment because of a high rate of...
A robot that performs genetic manipulations of the roundworm C. elegans
A robotic system capable of imaging and transferring the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans could replace hours of tedious lab work,...
A single molecule upsets symbiosis
A new study on the coexistence of bacteria and fungi shows that a mutually beneficial, functioning symbiosis can be very...
Sunscreen leaching poses minimal threat to aquatic wildlife
New research reveals that sunscreen contamination may be less harmful to wildlife than previously thought. This study by Aaron Boyd, a...
Researchers map Austria’s pig trade network for the first time
The transfer of pigs from one place to another poses the risk of spreading infectious diseases. Knowing how holdings (e.g.,...
Migrant orangutans learn which foods are good to eat by watching the locals
Orangutans are dependent on their mothers longer than any other non-human animal, nursing until they are at least six years...
Knowledge powerhouses urged to join pioneering Africa-led mission to level up global research and restore Africa’s rightful place
Global institutions are today being called on to back a bold, transformative plan for Africa to take its rightful role...
Vineyard fungicides pose a threat to survival of wild birds
New research reveals that wild birds living in vineyards can be highly susceptible to contamination by triazole fungicides, more so...
World’s most threatened seabirds visit remote plastic pollution hotspots, study finds
Credit: Beth Clark UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 16:00 LONDON TIME (BST) / 11:00 (US ET) ON TUESDAY 4TH JULY 2023...
Sea of plastic: Mediterranean is the area of the world most at risk for endangered seabirds
New study reveals the areas most at risk of plastic exposure by the already endangered seabirds. Credit: Paul Donald. New...
Korea University Medicine study highlights a new biomarker for major depressive disorder
In appearance, the human brain’s outermost layer, called the cortex, is a maze of tissue folds. The peaks or raised...
