For The Better

Researchers have developed an approach to accurately record and fully track the biodegradation of plastics in soils.

‘Plant blindness’ is caused by a lack of exposure to nature and could be cured by close contact through activities such as wild food foraging, a study shows.

Each year, 700,000 people die due to antibiotic resistance. A growing global population unfortunately generates a growing resistance to established antibiotic treatments — a threat that has been met with insufficient funding and dwindling inspiration,…

Even months after critical illness for sepsis, children are at risk for new or worsening medical conditions, a study suggests.

New research shows that a cold equatorial ocean current — which provides a buffer for the Galápagos Islands against an otherwise warming Pacific Ocean — has been getting stronger for decades. It’s encouraging news, and another reason to safeguard thi…

The metal-carbon dioxide battery is a promising and environmentally friendly technology, but its energy efficiency is limited. Recently, a research team has discovered an innovative way to overcome this problem by introducing an unconventional phase na…