Researchers reveal unexpected versatility of an ancient DNA repair factor

If a bone breaks or a tendon snaps, you know to seek treatment immediately. But your…

New study points to one cause for several mysteries linked to breathable oxygen

Earth’s breathable atmosphere is key for life, and a new study suggests that the first burst…

Study: Lack of tolerance, institutional confidence threaten democracies

The stability of democracies worldwide could be vulnerable if certain cultural values continue to decline, according…

New membrane technology to boost water purification and energy storage

Imperial College London scientists have created a new type of membrane that could improve water purification…

Malaria deaths could be reduced thanks to Warwick engineers

The resurgence of Malaria in high risk areas calls for new methods to combat the potentially…

Bacterial communities ‘hitchhiking’ on marine plastic trash

Using an innovative microscopy method, scientists have revealed the structure of the microbial communities coating microplastic…

Monkeys inform group members about threats — following principles of cooperation

Humans are often faced with the choice of investing in the greater good or being selfish…

Global levels of biodiversity could be lower than we think, new study warns

Biodiversity across the globe could be in a worse state than previously thought, as assessments fail…

Controlling the optical properties of solids with acoustic waves

Physicists have found that large-amplitude acoustic waves, launched by ultrashort laser pulses, can dynamically manipulate the…

Providing safe, clean water

In many parts of the world, access to clean drinking water is far from certain. Filtration…