Spider venom does not only consist of neurotoxins but also of a multitude of dangerous constituents.…
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UK becomes first country to declare a ‘climate emergency’
On Wednesday night a bipartisan UK Parliament passed an extraordinary measure: a national declaration of an…
Bats evolved diverse skull shapes due to echolocation, diet
Humans may be forgiven for overlooking bats. After all, many bat species are out and about…
Synchronizing food production can have disastrous effects
Crop failures are an important cause of food price spikes, conflict and food insecurity. The likelihood…
It’s time to vote for happiness and well-being, not mere economic growth. Here’s why:
As the federal election approaches, we're expected to drown in slogans like "lower taxes", "wage growth",…
Machine learning paves the way for next-level quantum sensing
Researchers at the University of Bristol have reached new heights of sophistication in detecting magnetic fields…
No ink needed for these graphene artworks
When you read about electrifying art, "electrifying" isn't usually a verb. But an artist working with…
Seeking disorder as a catalyst for change
Green chemists dream of replicating the reactions of photosynthesis. Of the possible outcomes, one of the…
Simulations identify importance of lattice distortions in ion-conducting fuel cell materials
Ionic conduction involves the movement of ions from one location to another inside a material. The…
How did the Earth get its water? Asteroid sample gives a surprising answer
Water is essential for life on Earth and is one of our most precious natural resources.…