Child labor protections are lacking in many countries, study finds

Despite international commitments made by nearly all of the 193 United Nations (UN) member states, dozens…

To ban or not to ban genetically modified crops? That's not the question

The South Australian government recently announced its intention to lift the long-standing statewide moratorium on genetically…

Researchers analyze use of social media to influence politics during uprising

When the people of Puerto Rico took to the streets after a series of government corruption…

Detraction-free light-matter interaction

An efficient light-matter interface might constitute the foundation of quantum communication. However, certain structures that are…

Using CRISPR to program gels with new functions

The CRISPR genome-editing system is best-known for its potential to correct disease-causing mutations and add new…

After using tools, crows behave more optimistically, study suggests

It’s no secret crows are smart. They’re notorious for frustrating attempts to keep them from tearing…

Q&A: Scientist models exoplanet's atmosphere

In the search for life beyond our galaxy, many scientists have their eyes turned toward orbs…

Complex quantum teleportation achieved for the first time

Austrian and Chinese scientists have succeeded in teleporting three-dimensional quantum states for the first time. High-dimensional…

Climate change turns Arctic into strategic, economic hotspot

From a helicopter, Greenland’s brilliant white ice and dark mountains make the desolation seem to go…

Scientists a step closer to saving northern white rhino from extinction

Veterinarians have successfully harvested eggs from the last two surviving northern white rhinos, taking them one…