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Could spare battery capacity in electric vehicles be used to support the uptake of renewable energy?
Sustainable catalyst production without any chemical waste
A new jelly-like hydrogel material is 80 percent water yet cab be run over by a car without being damaged
Putting cancer cells to sleep to prevent tumor metastasis
Paving the way for a new generation of antibiotic treatments using gene editing
How well could the human brain cope with using extra limbs made possible through robotic technology?
Countering diabetic complications including cell death, inflammation, and organ damage with a new experimental compound
Could just three minutes of exposure to deep red light once a week actually improve eyesight?
Ultrashort-pulse lasers could ensure our blood supply and wounds are clear of pathogens both known and unknown
Study shows that small doses of psychedelics such as psilocybin or LSD can be a valuable tool for those struggling with anxiety and depression

Could sunflower pollen dramatically lower rates of infection in bees by specific pathogens

With bee populations in decline, a new study offers hope for a relatively simple mechanism to promote bee health and well-being: providing bees access to sunflowers. The study, conducted by... Read more

It’s complicated: Climate change is a major threat to bumble bees

New research from a team of Florida State University scientists and their collaborators is helping to explain the link between a changing global climate and a dramatic decline in bumble bee... Read more