Researchers from the RIKEN CENTER FOR EMERGENT SCIENCES(CEMS) led by Takuzo Aida have developed a biodegradable plastic that will dissolve in seawater. Leading to the […]
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Every second, 10 cows, 47 pigs, and 2,400 chickens are slaughtered for meat
by Simon van Teutem Around the world, 10 cows, 47 pigs, and 2,400 chickens get killed for meat every second. Recent estimates suggest that 99% of livestock […]
EU takes the lead in the search for new mpox treatments
By Michaela Nesvarova As the monkeypox virus continues to pose a threat to global health, EU-funded researchers are working together with international partners to manage the […]
Which type of cancer kills the most men in each country?
By Saloni Dattani Cancer is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. In several countries, it is the most common cause of death. But which cancer types cause […]
COP29: Poor nations slam climate finance deal
By: Hadeer Elhadary This article was originally published by SciDev.net . The recent COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan which ended on November 24,2024 was a complete flop, […]
What share of children die before their fifth birthday?
What could be more tragic than the death of a young child? Child mortality, the death of children under the age of five, is still extremely […]
Like brain cells, kidney cells can form memories
By Andrea Tamayo Scientists found memory’s molecular machinery at work in cells outside the nervous system. Kidney cells can make memories too. At least, in a […]
The Green Revolution: Exploring the joys of Microgreens Farming
In this article we will take you on an exciting journey of exploring the joys of microgreens farming. Microgreens are young vegetable greens that are […]
‘The High Seas’ tells of the many ways humans are laying claim to the ocean
By Carolyn Gramling The ocean is a rich, fertile and seemingly lawless frontier. It’s a watery wild west, irresistible to humans hoping to plunder its many […]
One of the world’s earliest farming villages housed surprisingly few people
By Bruce Bower A farming-fueled baby boom long thought to have sparked the rise of ancient cities in southwest Asia turns out to have been a […]