A trillion trees not enough to fix climate crisis, critics say

A trillion trees is a lot, but would be woefully inadequate to address the global warming…

The troubled waters surrounding the Spratly Islands

New research reveals the unseen environmental damage being done to coral reefs in the hotly contested…

Astronomers detect biggest explosion in the history of the Universe

Scientists studying a distant galaxy cluster have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the Universe since…

Witnessing the birth of baby universes 46 times: The link between gravity and soliton

Scientists have been attempting to come up with an equation to unify the micro and macro…

Tying up molecules as easily as you tie up your laces

Since the 1970s, scientists have been trying to knot molecules together to create new, custom-made mechanical…

Roadmap to a win-win against invasive weeds

Researchers have created the world’s first framework, to better guide the management of terrestrial invasive species. …

Abnormal growth of bacterial cells could be linked to anti-microbial resistance

Scientists have identified mutations in a gene in an Escherichia coli (E.coli) model that could help…

How enzymes build 'sugar trees'

Researchers have used cryo-electron microscopy to elucidate for the first time the structure and function of…

New immunotherapeutic strategy shows promise in eradicating infectious biofilms

The same way baking soda breaks down grease and grime, making surfaces easier to clean, researchers…

Eco-friendly biodiesel from palm oil?

Vegetable oil biofuels are increasingly used as an alternative to fossil fuels despite the growing controversy…