It was nothing short of "groundbreaking" research—literally. Scientists conducted the first-ever study of an island's soil microbiome—on Crete—all in one day—a major challenge since the Greek island is about 160-miles long ...
Ecology
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The catastrophic Durban floods of April 2022, which claimed 544 lives and displaced tens of thousands, were made significantly worse by climate change, a new study led by Wits University has confirmed.
Environment
Jul 28, 2025
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Scientists often seek new materials derived from polymers. Rather than starting a polymer search from scratch, they save time and money by blending existing polymers to achieve desired properties.
Polymers
Jul 28, 2025
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Global supply chains account for 70% of world trade. They are the arteries of global capitalism, moving goods and services across borders multiple times before reaching consumers.
Environment
Jul 28, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Southampton have worked out how bacteria defend themselves against viruses called phages and the new insights could be key to tackling antibiotic resistance.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 28, 2025
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Spotify currently has 675 million active users. Now, as it expands into video for music streaming and as more people use Spotify, the app's environmental footprint is set to increase.
Environment
Jul 28, 2025
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Engineers from RMIT University have produced a new type of 3D-printed titanium that's about a third cheaper than commonly used titanium alloys.
Materials Science
Jul 28, 2025
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Australia is home to some of the most remarkable species on Earth and importantly, many of these species don't exist anywhere else.
Plants & Animals
Jul 28, 2025
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An introduced black rat scratches through leaf litter, looking for food. Nearby, a native water rat watches on, its beady eyes shining. The native rat pounces out from the shadows, sending the invader fleeing.
Ecology
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EPFL researchers are developing robotic beehive frames that help locate honey stores inside of beehives over time, without relying on cameras. The aim is to develop new observation tools to study honeybee behavior that better ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 28, 2025
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