A fine-tuned gene editor that minimizes adverse consequences

The molecular tool CRISPR-Cas9 can be used to treat inherited blood disorders, but this may cause…

Demolishing schools after a mass shooting reflects humans' deep-rooted desire for purification rituals

After the recent shooting in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which claimed the lives of…

Stretching of the continents drove ancient global warming event, say scientists

Scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered that stretching of the continents is likely to…

Default options facilitate faster carbon offsetting in air travel

The defaults on a carbon offsetting website can cause a large percentage of customers to select…

A newly identified stem cell regulator enables lifelong sperm production

Unlike women, who are born with all the eggs they’ll ever have, men can continue to…

Four ways to understand why Australia is so cold right now despite global warming

It’s an offhand joke a lot of us make—it’s freezing, can we get a bit more…

Hydrology controls lithium isotopes in rivers and seawater

Seawater lithium isotopes (δ7Li) record changes over Earth history, including a ~9‰ increase during the Cenozoic,…

Soil quality key to increasing crop production and resilience to climate change

New research has found that high-quality cropland soils limit losses in response to warmer climates and…

Diagnosing jaundice using tear fluids

Human tear fluids contain many proteins, metabolites, and other molecules whose concentrations change significantly with certain…

Why can't snakes blink?

Spoiler alert: if you ever find yourself engaged in a staring contest with a snake, you’ll…