In research that casts cells as curators of their own history, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have…
Half-a-billion-year-old fossil reveals the origins of comb jellies
One of the ocean's little known carnivores has been allocated a new place in the evolutionary…
Using more-specific ‘genetic scissors’ may avoid problems associated with gene editing
Recent studies have suggested a potential barrier to making CRISPR gene-editing treatments a viable option for…
Cyclone Idai: How the storm tore into southern Africa
Parts of southern Africa have been left devastated after Cyclone Idai swept through Mozambique, Malawi and…
Research develops top tips to foster better relationships between scientists and business
University researchers and industry practitioners have developed lists of 'top tips' for businesses and academics to…
Green New Deal: universal basic income could make green transition feasible
Within ten years, the US will phase out fossil fuels and source its energy from 100%…
Need for better forecasting to mitigate repeat of Idai devastation
A better system for forecasting severe weather events in Africa is needed to reduce the impact…
A new method for ethical data science
Artificial Intelligence is transforming our world, sometimes in ways that its creators did not intend. In…
New light into the recent evolution of the African rift valley
Continental rift valleys are huge fractures on the surface of the Earth that break continental plates…
Study highlights power of play
Through simple games and day-to-day tasks, parents can help their children learn self-regulation, a skill considered…