Study calls for better inclusion of women in environmental decision making in Nigeria

A study has shed light on the critical importance of women’s participation in environmental decision-making processes,…

How sunflowers 'see' the sun: Study describes a novel mechanism

Sunflowers famously turn their faces to follow the sun as it crosses the sky. But how…

Proteins in ancient skeletons could provide key insights into human evolution

Humankind’s genetic links to long-extinct relatives are being mapped in a rapidly expanding research field called…

The unraveling of a protist genome could unlock the mystery of marine viruses

Viruses are the most prevalent biological entities in the world’s oceans and play essential roles in…

Middle East know-how can help feed drier, hotter world

The Middle East’s expertise in handling heat could be of benefit worldwide, writes Aly Abousabaa, director…

Advanced assisted reproduction in white rhinos is safe and reliable: Evaluation of procedures

The BioRescue project develops and pioneers advanced assisted reproduction technologies (aART) for conservation in the face…

NASA C-130 makes first-ever flight to Antarctica for GUSTO balloon mission

On Oct. 28, 2023, NASA’s C-130 Hercules and crew safely touched down at McMurdo Station, Antarctica,…

NASA's Lucy spacecraft ready for first asteroid encounter

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is on track for its first asteroid encounter on Nov. 1. Lucy’s optical…

JWST searches for planets in the Fomalhaut system

The Fomalhaut system is nearby in astronomical terms, and it’s also one of the brightest stars…

Should we be worried about rising heat of political discourse? Yes, say experts

Most Americans believe political discourse has grown coarser in recent years, as old taboos against publicly…