The UN just declared a universal human right to a healthy, sustainable environment. Where this can lead

Climate change is already affecting much of the world’s population, with startlingly high temperatures from the…

Study reveals how lncRNAs modulate balance between plant immunity and growth

Researchers led by Prof. Zhang Xiaoming and Prof. Chen Jinfeng from the Institute of Zoology (IOZ)…

Regulation of fleshy fruit ripening: From transcription factors to epigenetic modifications

Recently, Professor Chunxiang You from Shandong Agricultural University and her colleagues published a review article titled…

The case for degrowth: Stop the endless expansion and work with what our cities already have

Australian cities are good at growing—for decades their states have relied on it. The need to…

Polarizing, sensational media coverage of transgender athletes should end. Our research shows a way forward

Given recent and often sensationalist media coverage of the issue, it’s easy to overlook the fact…

Mystery cells that create blood stem cells in mammals identified

Imagine if one day blood transfusions from strangers were not needed because they could be produced…

A volcano is erupting again in Iceland. Is climate change causing more eruptions?

The Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland began erupting again on Wednesday after eight months of slumber—so far…

New-to-nature yeast chromosome could be game changer for industry

A completely new-to-nature yeast chromosome has been developed, paving the way for engineered yeast to be…

A van der Waals force-based adhesion study of stem cells exposed to cold atmospheric jets

Cold atmospheric plasma can affect cell adhesion with a significant role in stem cell adhesion. In…

Ancient source of oxygen for life hidden deep in the Earth's crust

Scientists have shown the importance of hot temperatures in maximizing hydrogen peroxide generation from rocks during…