Genomic changes in the infectious yeast Candida tropicalis may play a role in its resistance to antifungals, according to a study published in PLOS Biology. The work, led by Guanghua Huang at Fudan University, China, […]
The Burren region of County Clare, Ireland, is famous for its distinctive limestone habitat, coastal landscape, rich wildlife and unusual archaeology. Several hundred farmers also manage livestock on this land.This post was originally published on […]
Approximately 170,000 people die every day around the world—that’s around 62 million deaths in 2024 alone. The cumulative effect of this has led to what has been termed a “burial crisis,” with most urban areas […]
Silicon Valley has been a universal symbol of innovation for decades. Because of its reputation, governments around the world have tried to foster their own versions by investing heavily in tech hubs.This post was originally […]
New York City’s automated speed cameras reduced traffic crashes by 14% and decreased speeding violations by 75% over time, according to research from NYU Tandon’s C2SMARTER published in Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives that tracked more […]
The damage climate change will inflict on the world’s economy is likely to have been massively underestimated, according to new research by my colleagues and me, which accounts for the full global reach of extreme […]
A new study from the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is helping to refine best practices for growing Atlantic sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus), a species of increasing interest to […]
“It’s always frustrated me that we can’t compost here—even though I get why. Tower blocks just aren’t built for it,” said Alexandra, a 42-year-old Tower Hamlets resident, living on the ninth floor. She gestures toward […]
A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away.This post was […]
The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged £20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and “flying taxis” take off in Britain.This post was originally published on this site.
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