For four decades, Specificity Protein 1 (Sp1) has been cast solely as a transcription factor, a…
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Is it selfish for Norwegians to complain about electricity prices?
Norwegians have become accustomed to low electricity rates for generations because the country has so much…
Employing microorganisms to counter major disease affecting beef industry
The little things living in a calf’s nose could be key to combating bovine respiratory disease,…
It's not just vehicles and factories, what we eat can pollute the environment
We’ve increasingly seen environmental sustainability in news headlines, as governments around the world seek to address…
Antarctic stations are plagued by sexual harassment. It's time for things to change
In October 2017, Antarctic science had its own #MeToo moment. Science magazine published a piece on…
Ancient DNA brings us closer to unlocking secrets of how modern humans evolved
Advances in studying ancient DNA from prehistoric remains provides us with new insight into the life…
Large, tasty popcorn kernels with infrared cooking
No movie experience is complete without popcorn, whether plain, buttered, or coated with sweet or savory…
Shining light on why plastics turn yellow
If you own a retro gaming console or have an old roll of packing tape, you’ve…
Microplastics are common in homes across 29 countries: New research shows who's most at risk
The evidence is clear: microplastics have contaminated every corner of the globe. We can’t escape exposure…
True crime entertainment can shine a light on cold cases, but does it help or hinder justice being served?
Listeners of the true crime podcast Teacher’s Pet were vindicated last Tuesday when 74-year-old Chris Dawson…