Bacterial warfare provides new antibiotic target
A detailed study of the weapons bacteria use to defeat their rivals has revealed a brand new target for antibiotics.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 19, 2021
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Bee flight suffers under temperature extremes
Rising temperatures could help some northern-latitude bees fly better, but more frequent extreme weather events could push them past their limits.
Plants & Animals
Aug 18, 2021
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Major nuclear fusion milestone reached as 'ignition' triggered in a lab
Ignition is a key process that amplifies the energy output from nuclear fusion and could provide clean energy and answer some huge physics questions.
Plasma Physics
Aug 17, 2021
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Quick way to create molecular cages could revamp search for new materials
A new way to predict the outcome of reactions could lead to faster discovery of new materials including for sensing, catalysis, and drug delivery.
Materials Science
Aug 16, 2021
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Women participate less at conferences, even with gender-balanced delegates
Women are less likely to participate at medical and scientific conferences, yet simple interventions could have a big impact, a new study has found.
Social Sciences
Aug 5, 2021
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Malarial mosquitoes suppressed in experiments that mimic natural environments
Researchers have shown "gene drive" technology, which spreads a genetic modification blocking female reproduction, works in natural-like settings.
Plants & Animals
Jul 28, 2021
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Physics students take first-year project to peer-reviewed paper
Two Physics students have turned their first-year project using real data from the Cassini mission into a peer-reviewed paper.
Planetary Sciences
Jul 22, 2021
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Global satellite data shows clouds will amplify global heating
A new approach to analyze satellite measurements of Earth's cloud cover reveals that clouds are very likely to enhance global heating.
Earth Sciences
Jul 19, 2021
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Systems approach is key to food security in Africa
A report by the Malabo Montpellier Panel calls on policymakers to rethink African food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
Plants & Animals
Jul 19, 2021
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Lead from leaded petrol persists in London air despite '90s ban
Lead levels in London's atmosphere have dropped drastically since lead additives in petrol were phased out, and currently meet UK air quality targets. However despite this drop, airborne particles in London are still highly ...
Environment
Jun 21, 2021
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