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Astrophysicists confirm cornerstone of Einstein's Theory of Relativity
An international collaboration of scientists has recorded the most accurate confirmation to date for one of…
Climate change, biodiversity loss and other global ills share root causes
The modern world seems to lurch from one crisis to another. What if that is because…
Theon-Kepler bifocal telescope helps advance radial-shearing interferometry
Recently, researchers at Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences…
Beavers are diverse forest landscapers
Beavers are ecosystem engineers that cut down trees to build dams, eventually causing floods. Beaver-induced floods…
Wealth, water and wildlife—new study finds more biodiversity in richer neighbourhoods, especially in dry regions
A unique global study has found that wealthier neighborhoods in cities have more biodiversity in comparison…
Surprisingly strong and deformable silicon
Researchers at ETH and Empa have shown that tiny objects can be made from silicon that…
China reports progress in swine fever vaccine trials
A vaccine developed in China for African swine fever, which devastated the country’s pig herd and…
Wildlife activists welcome China's new pangolin protections
Wildlife activists on Wednesday welcomed China’s decision to remove pangolin parts from its official list of…
Moves are afoot in Africa to keep more women in science careers
Women scientists have a vital part to play in scientific leadership and in contributing to Africa’s…