Gene-editing tool's pioneers win Israel's Wolf Prize

Two global pioneers of modern gene-editing technology were awarded Monday Israel’s prestigious Wolf Prize in medicine. …

Study links historical housing disparities with dangerous climate impacts

Extreme heat kills more people in the United States than any other type of hazardous weather…

India to acquire 200 fighter jets for Indian Air Force: Defence secretary

The government is in the process of acquiring around 200 aircraft to cope with the depleting…

Oldest material on Earth discovered

Scientists analysing a meteorite have discovered the oldest material known to exist on Earth. …

Researchers solve a scientific mystery about evaporation

Evaporation can explain why water levels drop in a full swimming pool, but it also plays…

Study: Humanity's footprint is squashing world's wildlife

A new study says that the planet’s wildlife is increasingly under the boot of humanity. …

A single gene for scent reception separates two species of orchid bees

A male orchid bee zips around the rainforest, a flash of iridescent green against an equally…

Nanosatellites improve detection of early-season corn nitrogen stress

For corn growers, the decision of when and how much nitrogen fertilizer to apply is a…

Study aims to prevent adverse drug reactions in dogs

If not identified before surgery, a rare genetic mutation could result in your dog being exposed…

RES URBIS project shows the viability of bioplastic generation with urban biowaste

In a circular economy, city waste being turned into resources is of great importance, considering that…