Nerve cell discovery may lead to better treatment for diseases of the nervous system
A discovery that may improve treatment options for patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
Prehistoric predator? Artificial intelligence says no
Artificial intelligence has revealed that prehistoric footprints thought to be made by a vicious dinosaur predator were in fact from a timid herbivore.
3.6 Billion More Reasons Warren Buffett’s Bold Bet on This Oil Stock is Paying Off
Occidental Petroleum is generating lots of free cash flow these days.
Rich nations, banks pledge $20bn for Indonesia’s coal-to-clean switch
The US and Japan led on mobilising finance to retire Indonesian coal plants and scale up renewables, in a deal announced in Bali
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‘Complete contradiction’: Egypt burns dirtier fuel to sell more gas to Europe
The Cop27 host has increased its use of mazut, a heavy fuel oil, in power stations, despite its harmful impact on health and the environment
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Gas is casting a long shadow over green development in Africa
At the Cop27 summit in Egypt, a dash for gas risks distracting from the support for climate resilience Africans really need
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Cop27 bulletin: Xi, Biden thaw climate relations
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New study reveals that exposure to outdoor artificial light at night is associated with an increased risk of diabetes
A new study finds that outdoor artificial light at night (LAN) is associated with impaired blood glucose control and an increased risk of diabetes, with more than 9 million cases of the disease in Chinese adults being attributed to LAN exposure.
Novel device to measure nerve activity for treatment of sepsis, PTSD
A multi-campus research team has developed a novel device for non-invasively measuring cervical nerve activity in humans. The device has potential applications for supporting more personalized treatments for sepsis and mental health conditions such as …
Largest known manta ray population is thriving off the coast of Ecuador, new research shows
Scientists have identified off the coast of Ecuador a distinct population of oceanic manta rays that is more than 10 times larger than any other known subpopulation of the species.
Dams could play a big role in feeding the world more sustainably
Analysis finds that dammed reservoirs could store more than 50% of the water needed to irrigate crops without depleting water stocks or encroaching on nature. The researchers caution against building new dams, however, and urge consideration of alterna…
Showing off: Wild chimpanzees show others objects simply to share attention
Researchers have captured footage of a chimpanzee encouraging her mother to join her in looking at a leaf. The discovery suggests that in certain social conditions, wild chimpanzees can share experiences with each other, using gestures in order to comm…
Uterine fibroid growth activated by phthalates, chemicals found in everyday products
Scientists have demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates (toxic chemicals found in everyday consumer products) and the increased growth of uterine fibroids, the most common tumors among women. Manufacturers use environmental phthalat…
Researchers solve hundred-year-old botanical mystery that was key to the spread of plant life on land
A new study has discovered how early plants emerged from their watery habitats to grow on land through changes to their vascular systems.