A new way to block unwanted genetic transfer

We receive half of our genes from each biological parent, so there’s no avoiding inheriting a…

Why science needs the humanities to solve climate change

Large wildfires in the Arctic and intense heat waves in Europe are just the latest evidence…

Could a national buyback program reduce gun violence in America?

Americans own nearly half of the world’s guns, with approximately 120 firearms for every 100 U.S.…

Whaley Bridge dam collapse is a wake-up call: Concrete infrastructure demands maintenance

Torrential rain in the Midlands and North of England that saw half a month’s rain fall…

The fourth industrial revolution risks leaving women behind

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is, ostensibly, upon us. The term was coined in 2016 by Klaus…

Why do so many working class Americans feel politics is pointless?

In sociologist Jennifer Silva’s first book, “Coming Up Short,” she interviewed working-class young adults in Lowell,…

Boost in high school students taking advanced computer science could change the face of tech

Often when I speak with students who are majoring in computer sciences, many of them tell…

Ghosts of ancient explosions live on in stars today

When small, dense stars called white dwarfs explode, they produce bright, short-lived flares called Type Ia…

Why green bonds could be key to fighting climate change

Finance has a role to play in confronting climate change, and green bonds could be one…

Scientists create the world's thinnest gold

Scientists at the University of Leeds have created a new form of gold which is just…