A very large number of countries (more than 30 spread over every continent: America, Asia, Africa and the Pacific Rim) [1] are already developing genetically-edited plants based on new genomic
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“We have a gold and copper mine in France, no need to go to Mars” – Interview with Éric Marcoux
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In the context of renewed interest in mining in Europe and France, we interviewed Éric Marcoux, an esteemed geologist and recognized expert in mineral resources. He shares his analysis of
Millions of people around the world are not being included in census and survey data, according to a study published in Science. This makes it harder for policymakers to understand
Fishing vessels compete more with whales, penguins, and seals for krill in the Southern Ocean, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. These
In the fight against a growing global health threat, there is a glimmer of hope. New figures from the State of the World’s Animal Health report show that the use
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health has developed the Healthy Urban Design Index (HUDI) to measure city health and well-being. The results show that smaller cities tend to have better
Opening new North Sea oil fields clashes with the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a new report published by UCL academics. The authors suggest this would not keep warming below
Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) start to yawn if they see a human-looking android yawn, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The study shows chimpanzees will yawn and
Amphibians are likely to struggle with extreme weather conditions in the future, including heat waves and droughts, according to a study published in Conservation Biology. Habitat loss and pollution are
Depression is linked with a higher risk of dementia later in life, according to a study published in the journal eClinicalMedicine. “Our study shows that depression is linked to an