Patents were meant to reward inventions. It's time to talk about how they might not

For hundreds of years, we’ve been told patents help deliver big new inventions, such as life-saving…

Quokkas demonstrate adaptive behavior in response to prescribed burns

Quokkas residing in the Northern Jarrah Forest, Western Australia have been found to be using fire…

Research team developing a nano-sized force sensor and improving high-precision microscopy technology

In many cases, cells are very active in their movement and serve as power generators. The…

Ecuador votes to stop oil drilling in Amazon reserve

Ecuadorans have voted to stop an oil drilling project in an Amazon reserve, according to the…

Research measures global impact of ant invasions on native species

New research by Cardiff University has measured the impact of ant invasions on native species at…

Scientists introduce the design and application prospect of China's Tiangong space station

China’s manned space project was approved in 1992 with a three-step strategic plan, and building a…

Scientists study the biological process of after-ripening and dormancy release in rice seeds

After-ripening, an extension of seed maturation is pivotal for seed dormancy release, which has implications for…

Study sheds light on agrobacterium-mediated transformation in key rice cultivars

Rice (Oryza sativa L.), the staple that feeds over half of the globe, has undergone significant…

An aid to ecological management and ecosystem services supply and demand dynamics

Ecosystem services (ESs) provide a variety of services and benefits for human well-being, but the supply-demand…

In preparation for DUNE, scientists examine modern nuclear theory for neutrino oscillation physics

The U.S. particle physics community is preparing for a major research program with the Deep Underground…