The rapid growth of AI brings hope of unprecedented advancements in many sectors but what is its real carbon footprint?
The multi-decade collapse of a massive Antarctic ice sheet
Such rapid changes haven’t been accounted for in model projections, meaning sea level estimates are subject to uncertainty.
How gamma rays developed the chemical complexity of the cosmos
Researchers have built a better picture of how complex molecules developed in the early Universe before becoming essential for life.
How underground fungi could make crops more nutritious—and attract bees
Scientists uncover the role of soil fungi in improving crop yields and balancing complex plant-pollinator interactions.
Can coral evolution keep pace with climate change?
Scientists explore how corals could adapt to climate change to survive, but stress that cutting emissions is crucial for their future.
New antenna design promises major advances in quantum sensing
An antenna designed to create an optimized magnetic field puts electrons into the required quantum states for quantum sensing devices.
Scientists identify the driver behind a mysterious particle cloud over the Amazon
A molecule emitted by rainforest plants plays a key role in forming mysterious aerosol particles in the region’s upper troposphere.
Samples recovered from Ryugu asteroid reveal how our solar system formed
An ancient magnetic field drew matter inward and helped form our solar system’s planets, moons, and asteroids.
Liver protein linked to weight loss during intermittent fasting
The protein helps convert white fat tissue into calorie-burning beige fat, providing a potential target for weight loss and obesity treatments.
Biowaste finds new life in energy-harvesting devices
In the future, small electronics could be powered by fallen leaves, shed fur, and other waste materials found in nature.