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Environment Aug 22, 2024

Evaluation of climate policy measures over two decades finds many have failed to achieve necessary emissions reductions

An international research team has unveiled the first comprehensive global evaluation of 1,500 climate policy measures from 41 countries across six continents.

Molecular & Computational biology Aug 20, 2024

Roundworm study paves way for better RNA-based drugs to treat human disease

RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics have garnered significant attention in clinical research due to their potential for treating various diseases, including genetic disorders, viral infections and cancer. These therapeutics ...

Cell & Microbiology Aug 14, 2024

An affordable tracking microscope to democratize microorganism research

Studying the complex motility patterns of cells and microorganisms is key to understanding their behaviors and biomechanics. However, many conventional microscopes are constrained by fixed lenses and the lack of ability to ...

Biotechnology Aug 13, 2024

Harnessing compact RNA-guided endonucleases for enhanced genome editing

The review paper "CRISPR Beyond: Harnessing Compact RNA-Guided Endonucleases for Enhanced Genome Editing," authored by Feizuo Wang from National University of Singapore, presents a comprehensive examination of the advancements ...

Social Sciences Jul 25, 2024

Q&A: Algorithmic conspirituality—if you're seeing this, is it meant for you?

Thanks to algorithms, social media platforms can generate content that feels like it's made just for you. And while you may acknowledge that technology is what delivers the content, you may sometimes feel that a higher power ...

Environment Jul 22, 2024

Study estimates land use change emissions for six aviation fuel pathways

A new IIASA-led study offers the first detailed estimates of land use change emissions for six sustainable aviation fuel production pathways. The authors focused on both food and non-food raw materials used to produce biofuels, ...

Agriculture Jul 18, 2024

FruitFlow: A new citizen science initiative unlocks orchard secrets

The "FruitWatch" initiative, a groundbreaking citizen science project, has significantly enhanced the accuracy of predicting flowering times for fruit trees across Great Britain. This improvement is vital for the agricultural ...

General Âé¶¹ÒùÔºics Jul 3, 2024

Âé¶¹ÒùÔºicists explore how fluctuations shape transport networks

Understanding how transport networks, such as river systems, form and evolve is crucial to optimizing their stability and resilience. It turns out that networks are not all alike. Tree-like structures are adequate for transport, ...

Plants & Animals Jul 2, 2024

Ants perform amputations to save injured nestmates

Saving lives through surgery is no longer exclusive to humans. In a study published July 2 in the journal Current Biology, scientists detail how Florida carpenter ants, a common, brown species native to its namesake, selectively ...

Cell & Microbiology Jul 1, 2024

Protein nanocages pave the way for effective mRNA therapeutics

In recent years, messenger RNA (mRNA) has emerged as a promising avenue for accurate and potent therapeutic interventions. Unlike DNA drugs, mRNA can express genetic information without the risk of integrating into the host ...

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