Renewable technology prices and decarbonization

The great advantage of fossil fuels over renewable energy is that the sun doesn't always shine…

A new view on a very old problem: Evolution of the photochemical reaction centers

Growing evidence suggests that the unique molecular engines that drive photosynthesis arose only once during Earth's…

Researchers develop high-resolution, high-sensitivity proximity capacitance imaging sensor

A fingerprint can serve as identification to access locked doors and more, but current scanners can…

Another scandal: Facebook user data reportedly at risk again

In what seems like a broken record, Facebook is facing another scandal related to the transparency…

Personalities promote adaptability

Bold great tits lay their eggs earlier when under threat, the shy ones put it off.…

Use a ‘greener’ inhaler if you can, patients told

Five doses of some inhalers are the equivalent of a nine-mile car journey, NHS advisory body…

New study explains why drinking alcohol causes the munchies

New research in mice suggests that a shared circuit in the brain could be one reason…

Three teams independently show dipolar quantum gasses support state of supersolid properties

Three teams of researchers working independently of one another have shown that certain dipolar quantum gases…

A how-to guide for climate-proof cities

Roughly 400 miles separate Memphis and New Orleans. Interstate 55 connects the two cities, snaking south…

Scientists predict sun’s activity will be weak during next solar cycle

Scientists charged with predicting the sun's activity for the next 11-year solar cycle say that it's…