'Plug and play' nanoparticles could make it easier to tackle various biological targets

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed modular nanoparticles that can be easily…

Why all languages have words for 'this' and 'that'

Languages around the world have words for “this” and “that” according to new research from an…

Window to avoid 1.5°C of warming will close before 2030 if emissions are not reduced, study shows

Without rapid carbon dioxide emission reductions, the world has a 50% chance of locking in 1.5°C…

Low-income countries could lose 30% of nutrients like protein and omega-3 from seafood due to climate change

The nutrients available from seafood could drop by 30% for low-income countries by the end of…

Offset markets: New approach could help save tropical forests by restoring faith in carbon credits

A new approach to valuing the carbon storage potential of natural habitats aims to help restore…

Cockney and Queen's English have all but disappeared among young people—here's what's replaced them

Cockney and received pronunciation (Queen’s English) were once spoken by people of all ages, but they…

Why young workers are leaving fossil fuel jobs—and what to do if you feel like 'climate quitting'

Are you frustrated with your employer’s lack of commitment to sustainability? Maybe “climate quitting” is for…

25th Arkansas poll finds economy to still be primary concern for voters

The 25th annual Arkansas Poll, released today, found voters were most concerned about the economy, politics/politicians…

The underappreciated role of pods and siliques to developing seeds

Plants harness energy from sunlight and carbon dioxide through a process called photosynthesis which supports the…

New map of 20th-century land use in Britain helps researchers demystify biodiversity change

A collaboration led by Northumbria University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has for the…