Protein cages—capsule-like structures made up of numerous protein molecules—perform roles in nature that have inspired their…
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A warming Midwest increases likelihood that farmers will need to irrigate
If current climate and crop-improvement trends continue into the future, Midwestern corn growers who today rely…
French minister presses Renault to back Nissan reforms
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Tuesday urged Renault to back governance reforms at Japan’s…
Hungry polar bear found wandering in Russia industrial city
A hungry polar bear has been spotted on the outskirts of the Russian industrial city of…
France demands 'guarantees' on Facebook's cryptocurrency plan
France’s finance minister said Tuesday that strong guarantees were needed over the use of cryptocurrencies after…
Slashing plane emissions a lofty goal, but progress elusive
The aircraft industry is facing growing criticism over greenhouse gas emissions that are set to soar…
Shields up to beat global warming
Might an enormous orbiting “shield” be one way to combat the rising temperatures around the world…
New study suggests automation will not wipe out truck-driving jobs
While stories in the media present automation as having the potential to eliminate large swaths of…
Evidence of hiring discrimination against nonwhite groups in nine countries examined
A new meta-analysis on hiring discrimination by Northwestern University sociologist Lincoln Quillian and his colleagues finds…
Engineers boost output of solar desalination system by 50%
Rice University’s solar-powered approach for purifying salt water with sunlight and nanoparticles is even more efficient…