New research finds that a natural aptitude for learning languages is a stronger predictor of learning…
Onshore wind 'to make comeback in UK'
The cheapest form of new power in the UK – onshore wind – is to make…
A fast, ecofriendly way of de-icing aircrafts
Ice on an aircraft’s surfaces can be a hazard. It increases drag and fuel consumption, disrupts…
A new tool for switching proteins on and off
Proteins can be controlled with light of different wavelengths. Even several at once, thanks to a…
The coronavirus and our interconnected economy and biosphere
When I think about the climate problem and the challenges it creates, I am reassured by…
An ethical future could make life harder for the poorest—but it doesn't have to
The British supermarket chain Morrisons recently announced that it will only sell free range eggs. This…
Coronavirus: A simple way to keep workers—and the economy—from getting sick
The COVID-19 outbreak appears headed for the U.S., and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Measuring the sound of a soap bubble popping
A team of researchers from Sorbonne Université and the University of Lille has measured the sounds…
Why billionaire climate philanthropists will always be part of the problem
Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO and the richest man alive, recently made headlines after pledging to donate…
The future of work will hit vulnerable people the hardest
A great deal of attention is being paid to the future of work and its impact…