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Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have uncovered a fascinating secret behind sunflowers sun-tracking, shedding light on a novel mechanism that defies previous assumptions.

In this exclusive, we hear from Matt Killen, CIO of the City of Salem, as he describes the process of digitising 400 years of historical records and the value of making history accessible.

Scientists have identified a protein that effectively seals plant roots, controlling the absorption of nutrients and water from the soil.

In a groundbreaking move, Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell revealed a new £48 million program to enhance infrastructure in lower-income countries.

UCL researchers have discovered that current air pollution regulations in the UK will prevent thousands of premature adult deaths.

Climate change remains one of the most pressing issues humanity has to deal with today. In this article, we discuss how AI combats climate change.

The Department of Molecular Biosciences serves as the academic home for all nutritional, physiological chemistry, and pharmacologic and toxicologic programs of the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis. The goal of the Department of Molecular Biosciences is to study fundamental biological processes and their perturbations by mutations, nutrition, drugs...

Sarah Traiger, Biologist at the U.S. Geological Survey, in this wide-ranging analysis, examines climate, heatwaves, nearshore ecosystems, and the plight of the sunflower sea star.

Centered around the consumption of whole and unprocessed foods, we hear how following a Mediterranean diet can bring long-term health benefits, including mitigating the risk of common diseases.

Food industry generates vast poultry-related waste, with 40 million tonnes of chicken feathers. This is why clean energy is so necessary.

Katrin Kuhn has more than 20 years’ experience in infectious disease epidemiology Dr. Kuhn was one of the original founders of the Centre on Climate Change and Planetary Health at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine where she completed her postgraduate degrees and worked for several years. Following this, she...

Animal scavengers’ role in maintaining ecosystem balance is often overlooked. Dr Laurel Lynch from the University of Idaho tells us about her important research on how scavenging by Tasmanian devils influences ecosystem processes.

Wehn, Linders and Barquet explain how the MISTRA C2B2 programme is working to bring about transformative change in participatory ocean governance in Sweden.

Substituting red meat with plant-based proteins can lower diabetes risk and yield environmental advantages.

Here we explore purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) and some of its biotech applications, with a focus on how these applications have been enhanced by manipulating the flow of reducing power.

Allan Doctor, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, shares his expertise on bio-inspired design approaches to artificial blood technology: oxygen carriers.

In an endeavour to combat anti-microbial resistance (AMR), pioneering research networks have been granted £3 million to devise novel strategies.

In response to the escalating conflict in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), the UK's Prime Minister has pledged £10 million in humanitarian aid. This funding aims to support civilians caught in the turmoil and improve their living conditions.

UK and Bangladesh join together as the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has pledged an additional £4.5 million.

A study by UCL and Natural History Museum reveals that insect pollinator decline significantly threatens tropical crops like coffee and cocoa