Ions in molten salts can 'go against the flow'

In a new article published in the scientific journal Communications Chemistry, a research group at Uppsala…

Historically redlined neighborhoods are more likely to lack greenspace today

Historically redlined neighborhoods are more likely to have a paucity of greenspace today compared to other…

Technology could upend DNA sequencing for diagnosing certain DNA mutations

Doctors are increasingly using genetic signatures to diagnose diseases and determine the best course of care,…

More than just carbon dioxide: It's time to tackle short-lived climate-forcing pollutants

Climate change mitigation is about more than just CO2. So-called ‘short-lived climate-forcing pollutants’ such as soot,…

RNAi-based products: A sustainable alternative to hazardous pesticides

RNAi-based biocontrol is a great alternative to hazardous pesticides and can contribute towards reversing the alarming…

Poorer students are less likely to take part in sport at university

Sport has benefits for education as well as for health and wellbeing. Being active can help…

Empty seas: Oceanic shark populations dropped 71% since 1970

When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the…

People take better care of of public places when they feel like they have a stake in them

Do you take walks on public trails? What happens when you encounter some trash? …

How metal atoms can arrange themselves on an insulator

In order to produce tiny electronic memories or sensors in the future, it is essential to…

Scientists propose novel bifunctional catalysts on biomass-derived carbon

Environmentally friendly energy-conversion technologies, such as fuel cells and water-splitting systems, have attracted considerable attention. However,…