Cannabis is illegal in Nigeria but provides a living for families: Study calls for rethink of drug laws

Arriving at the tranquil village health facility in southwestern Nigeria, we were met by a small…

Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Examining the Mpemba effect

Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Aristotle may have been the first to tackle…

How a lethal fungus is shrinking living space for Australia's frogs

In 1993, frogs were found dying en masse in Far North Queensland. When scientists analyzed their…

Ocean-based negative emissions technologies: A governance framework review

The ocean will play a key role in efforts to tackle the climate crisis, according to…

New images use AI to provide more detail on Maui fires

Michigan State University researchers have produced new detailed maps of the devastating fires in Maui, which…

Satellite data show wildfire, soil emissions likely increasing air pollution in remote forests

Satellite data from across California’s landscapes reveal an increase in nitrogen dioxide levels in remote forest…

Efficient oil-eating bacteria cooperate to maximize dining capacity

Oil spills are disastrous for the natural environment, as they lead to long lasting pollution that…

A first for ferrocene: Organometallic capsule with unusual charge-transfer interactions

Ferrocene is an emergent organic-metal hybrid compound, and its accidental discovery has led to the rapid…

Climate change-induced drought may transform parts of the Amazon's rainforests into savannas

A portion of Amazonian lowland rainforest—areas critical to absorbing carbon dioxide and buffering climate change—may morph…

Mothers in prison embrace a parenting program to strengthen bonds with separated children

The number of women imprisoned in Australia has jumped by 64% in the past decade, leaving…