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Surprisingly strong and deformable silicon
Researchers at ETH and Empa have shown that tiny objects can be made from silicon that…
China reports progress in swine fever vaccine trials
A vaccine developed in China for African swine fever, which devastated the country’s pig herd and…
Wildlife activists welcome China's new pangolin protections
Wildlife activists on Wednesday welcomed China’s decision to remove pangolin parts from its official list of…
Moves are afoot in Africa to keep more women in science careers
Women scientists have a vital part to play in scientific leadership and in contributing to Africa’s…
Researchers uncover a new mindset that predicts success
To succeed in modern life, people need to accomplish challenging tasks effectively. Many successful entrepreneurs, businesspeople,…
Women generate lower travel-related greenhouse gas emissions, study finds
Women use more diverse modes of travel and generate lower greenhouse gas emissions than men, despite…
Fire expert: It's been a year since the last bushfire season began, but don't expect the same this year
Last season’s bushfires directly killed 34 people and devastated more than 8 million hectares of land…
The Black Lives Matter protests motivated people to vote in 2016. Will the protests this year do the same?
The Black Lives Matter movement and protests of police violence played a major role in the…
War on drugs causes aggressive policing, says expert
The war on drugs has provided police with cover for aggressive tactics and unnecessary encounters with…