New study challenges some dogmas about marine microbial life

If scientists want to find out how fast a population of bacteria grows, they often measure…

Molecular ferroelectrics drive two-dimensional thin film solar cells

Two-dimensional (2D) perovskite thin films possess diverse tunability, excellent optoelectronic properties and superior long-term stability, which…

Q&A: Can disused croplands help mitigate climate change?

As the world struggles to meet internationally agreed targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, methods of…

Herbicide modeling to help turn tide on reef damage

As one of Australia’s great natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef supports both ecosystems and a…

Census data show differences in education levels attained in Africa based on religion

A small team of economists from Harvard University, Sihlquai 10, Adliswil, Brown University, and the London…

Communities should reconsider walking away from curbside recycling, study shows

Curbside recycling can compensate for the greenhouse gas emissions from garbage destined for landfills, says a…

Stable qubit is a prime candidate for universal quantum computer

Researchers from QuTech improved the so-called “Andreev spin qubit” in a critical way and believe it…

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would save billions from dangerously hot climate

Current climate policies will leave more than a fifth of humanity exposed to dangerously hot temperatures…

New testing method detects whether bacteria respond to antibiotics in five minutes

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a molecular method able to detect whether or…

Experts highlight the importance of neuroscientific evidence for rape trials

The law should take into consideration neuroscientific evidence that suggests fear and threat can cause victims…