US and China should collaborate, not compete, to bring AI to healthcare

In the wake of the U.S. government ordering the Chinese artificial intelligence company iCarbonX to divest…

Voters really want presidential candidates to talk more about science

A large majority of Iowans (74 percent) say it is important for the presidential candidates to…

New research shows effectiveness of laws for protecting imperiled species, remaining gaps

New research from the Center for Conservation Innovation (CCI) at Defenders of Wildlife, published in the…

Genes that first enabled plants to grow leaves identified by scientists

The genes that first enabled plants to grow shoots and conquer the land have been identified…

Arctic study to shed light on organisms key to the food chain

A research team—led by a University of Stirling expert—will set off on a scientific cruise to…

Research reveals bittersweet truth of how bee-friendly limonoids are made

Limonoids are a class of plant natural products whose complex chemistry has been intensively investigated for…

U of A students look to cut plastic waste with hemp-based feminine hygiene products

Every year, millions of plastic-lined feminine hygiene products wind up in Canadian landfills, destined to decompose…

Space data relay system shows its speed

A satellite network that can zoom in on ships at sea and check for oil spills…

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Researchers discover new mechanism of microorganism resistance against free radicals

There are numerous different scenarios in which microorganisms are exposed to highly reactive molecules known as…