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, […]
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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 […]
COP28 nations agreed to ‘transition’ from fossil fuels. That’s too slow, experts say
By Carolyn Gramling DECEMBER 15, 2023 AT 10:30 AM Days of contentious wrangling in Dubai at the United Nations’ 28th annual climate summit ended December 13 […]
Wind powered ships, food scents and forest guardians vie to lead research advances
By ANTHONY KING From sail-powered tankers and new food habits to forest-protecting hedges and data-driven healthcare, 2024 promises to be a big year in EU science. […]
Capturing methane from the air would slow global warming. Can it be done?
By Katherine Bourzac This summer was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, and 2023 is on track to be the hottest year. Heat waves threatened people’s […]
From drain to gain: the hidden treasures in wastewater
EU industries from food and drinks to chemicals and biotechnology are seeking to profit from materials in water after it has been used. For decades, […]