Drugs used to treat HIV and flu can have detrimental impact on crops

The increased global use of antiviral and antiretroviral medication could have a detrimental impact on crops…

Research illuminates lobsters' genetic response to changing climate

The American lobster, which supports the most valuable fishery in North America, may be more susceptible…

When active substance and target protein 'embrace' each other

Many anti-cancer drugs block signals in cancer cells that help degenerated cells to multiply uncontrollably and…

Efficient fluorescent materials and OLEDs for the NIR

Near-infrared emitters (NIR) will be of crucial importance for a variety of biomedical, security and defense…

Food export restrictions by a few countries could skyrocket global food crop prices

Recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, locust infestations, drought and labor shortages have disrupted food…

New concept for rocket thruster exploits the mechanism behind solar flares

A new type of rocket thruster that could take humankind to Mars and beyond has been…

An efficient tool to link X-ray experiments and ab initio theory

Molecules consisting of many atoms are complex structures. The outer electrons are distributed among the different…

Crowdfunding? Check the weather forecast first!

Investors’ moods are affected by gloomy weather. New research from Copenhagen Business School recommends entrepreneurs looking…

Wood formation can now be followed in real-time—and possibly serve the climate of tomorrow

A genetic engineering method makes it possible to observe how woody cell walls are built in…

Acid rain is yesterday's news? Sulfate in freshwaters remains a problem

Acid rain seems to be a thing of the past, yet sulfate continues to rise in…