Of all the proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (the pathogen that causes COVID-19), the spike protein…
Ending furlough will hit older workers hard: How to soften the blow
UK employers affected by the pandemic have been able to put their employees on furlough thanks…
Africa's drylands are getting more support. How to make the most of this
The United Nations (UN) recently launched the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and reverse…
More focus needed on female travelers' needs
A James Cook University researcher has called for travel medicine organizations to focus more on the…
UK struggling to keep pace with climate change impacts
That is the conclusion of a comprehensive independent assessment led by the Climate Change Committee (CCC)…
Urgent need to reform image of farming to prevent 'disastrous' labor shortages
There is an urgent need to change the image of farming in order to prevent “disastrous”…
Heat spells doom for Aussie marsupials
When animals are hot, they eat less. This potentially fatal phenomenon has been largely overlooked in…
Ultra-sensitive radiation detectors provide deeper dive into groundwater
Scientists are gaining deeper insights into how agricultural practices affect groundwater, thanks in part to an…
Research highlights techniques for studying materials under extreme conditions
The properties of materials under extreme conditions are of key interest to a number of fields,…
As Astronauts Dock, China Takes Up Long-Term Residence in Orbit
Three Chinese astronauts arrived on Thursday to help build their country’s rival to the International Space…