Pollen analysis suggests dispersal of modern humans occurred during a major Pleistocene warming spell

It’s an Ice Age mystery that’s been debated for decades among anthropologists: Exactly when and how…

The deep genetic structure of Africa reveals unique ancestry of inhabitants of the Angolan Namib

Africa is the birthplace of modern humans and the continent with the highest level of genetic…

Can cloud-based quantum computing really offer a quantum advantage?

A quantum machine can drastically speed up certain kinds of computation, but only if two or…

Is there more to palm oil than deforestation?

Palm oil is the world’s most produced and consumed vegetable oil and everyone knows that its…

Re-wetting is key for boosting carbon dioxide storage in southern peatlands, finds study

Maintaining a water level between 20 and 30 centimeters below the local water table will boost…

How does voltage drive nonmetallic catalysts to perform electrocatalytic reactions?

Understanding how voltage drives nanoscale electrocatalysts to initiate reactions is a fundamental scientific question. This is…

Companies in Germany are adapting to the consequences of extreme weather events

German Executives are most concerned about the impact of hot weather and heavy rains on their…

Gold nanoclusters can improve electrochemical water splitting to produce hydrogen

As energy demand continues to rise, research into new, efficient renewable and clean energy sources is…

Generating homozygous mutant populations of barley microspores by ethyl methanesulfonate treatment

A new study combined expertise in barley genetics and genomics from the research group led by…

Opinion: As space exploration and colonization expand, off-Earth resources will create a booming market

The drive to explore deeper into space and establish colonies on other planets has intensified over…