Nature’s chefs: Scientists propose food-making as means of understanding species interactions
An interdisciplinary group of researchers is proposing a new way to think of some interactions between species, classifying a variety of plants, animals and...
Loops, flags and tension in DNA
Two protein complexes carry the major responsibility for the spatial organization of chromosomes in our cell nuclei. DNA tension plays a surprising role in...
New findings pave the way for stable organic solar cells that may enable cheap...
Organic solar cells show great promise for clean energy applications. However, photovoltaic modules made from organic semiconductors do not maintain their efficiency for long...
Organic beekeeping rivals conventional methods for bee health, productivity
Honey bee colonies managed using organic methods were as healthy and productive as those managed in conventional systems, while avoiding the use of synthetic...
Stronger paper bags, reused repeatedly then recycled for biofuel could be future
As the world searches for ways to reduce the use of plastics such as single-use plastic bags, a novel study demonstrates a process to...
World’s climate plans make for a worrying read
CLIMATE According to the climate plans submitted to the UN by 50 countries, 12 gigatons of CO2 per year will continue to be emitted...
Using machine learning to find reliable and low-cost solar cells
Hybrid perovskites are organic-inorganic molecules that have received a lot of attention over the past 10 years for their potential use in renewable energy....
Next decade decisive for PV growth on the path to 2050
Global experts on solar power strongly urge a commitment to the continued growth of photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing and deployment to power the planet, arguing...
Chemists propose ultrathin material for doubling solar cell efficiency
Researchers are studying radical new ways to improve solar power and provide more options for the industry to explore. Chemists are proposing to make...
The diversity of present tree species is shaped by climate change in the last...
A new global survey of 1000 forest areas shows how climate change since the peak of the last ice age has had a major...
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