Scalable production technique for low-calorie sugar substitute

Scientists have discovered a new route to produce the low-calorie sugar allulose (D-psicose) at lower cost…

Bitcoin mining has 'very worrying' impacts on land and water, not only carbon

As bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have grown in market share, they’ve been criticized for their heavy…

Climate report: 'Uncharted territory' imperils life on Earth

An international coalition of climate scientists says that the Earth’s vital signs have worsened beyond anything…

Scientists develop new method to create stable, efficient next-gen solar cells

Next-generation solar materials are cheaper and more sustainable to produce than traditional silicon solar cells, but…

Solar farms in space are possible

It’s viable to produce low-cost, lightweight solar panels that can generate energy in space, according to…

The microbiome of fruit and vegetables positively influences diversity in the gut

In a meta-study, a research team has provided evidence that the consumption of fruit and vegetables…

Finding the genes that help kingfishers dive without hurting their brains

Scientists studied the genomes of 30 kingfisher species to try to identify the genes that allow…

Scientists uncover cause of mysterious deaths of elephants in Zimbabwe

A bacterium, closely associated with deadly septicaemia, could have caused the deaths of six African elephants…

Astrophysicists scan the Galaxy for signs of life

Astrophysicists are scanning the Universe for ‘technosignatures’ emanating from distant planets that would provide support for…

Children as young as four eat more when bored

A new study has shown that children as young as four years old eat 79% more…