Russian biochemists have identified a promising new class of antibiotics. Having studied over 125,000 molecules, they…
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Another grim climate report on oceans: What will it take to address the compounding problems?
The U.N.’s climate panel report released Sept. 25 makes crystal clear that the planet’s oceans, snow…
Milky Way's satellite globular cluster studied in detail
Using the Canada–France–Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) and Keck Observatory, an international group of astronomers has performed a…
If a man gives birth, he's the father: The experiences of trans parents
The UK’s High Court has ruled that Freddy McConnell, a man who gave birth to his…
Insects might soon be trained to protect crops
One of the biggest contemporary challenges for humanity is to safeguard food security for current and…
An ethicist weighs in on our moral failure to act on climate change
In her address to the United Nations, Greta Thunberg charged adults with unforgivable moral failure. By…
How do piranhas replace their sharp teeth?
Piranhas and their herbivorous cousins pacus have distinctive teeth used to tear through tough food. A…
Fingerprints of Earth's original building blocks discovered in diamond-bearing rocks
Chemical signatures recently found in rock formations are providing critical insight for understanding the formation of…
Political scientist asks: Is the United States on the brink of a revolution?
Political scientists have historically been bad at foreseeing the most important developments. Few of us guessed…
IPCC report paints catastrophic picture of melting ice and rising sea levels—and reality may be even worse
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – the UN body responsible for communicating the science…