Violent extremism—be it political or religious—is a persistent global problem, which has escalated considerably in the…
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Light pollution threatens coastal marine systems, study suggests
Artificial light at night has a profound effect land-based life—from birds to fireflies to humans. But…
Eating insects: The UK seems much more reluctant than the EU to let this industry flourish
Like it or not, there are lots of good arguments for eating insects—both in animal feeds…
Surfactants can cause toxic chemicals in aerosols to last longer in the air
Research led by the University of Birmingham has found that hazardous chemicals commonly encountered in aerosols,…
Unlocking the genetic code of peppers: New study reveals insights into domestication and diversity
Peppers are a versatile, flavorful, and widely popular crop, used not only as a healthy food…
UN maps out decarbonization of polluting construction sector
The construction sector—the most polluting and difficult to decarbonize—must build less, use more sustainable materials and…
Faster disaster: Climate change fuels 'flash droughts', intense downpours and storms
The run of extreme weather events around the world seems to be never-ending. After the northern…
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio breaks US record for longest spaceflight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight. Click…
NZ's vital kelp forests are in peril from ocean warming—threatening the important species that rely on them
Years of almost non-stop marine heat waves are stressing New Zealand’s kelp forests. But as we…
Female judges, especially women of color, cited far less frequently than male judges
The current U.S. Supreme Court may be the newsiest set of judges in the history of…