A project to disseminate information about the dangers of single-use plastic has organised a model sailing boat — named Flipflopi — to travel across the globe to reach thousands of
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Throughout the world, we are witnessing a decline in the numbers of insects as well as a drop in diversity. Several studies published in a special issue of Biology Letters
Young women are still less inclined to choose degrees in science and technology, and this may be caused by outdated gender stereotypes, according to a study published in the journal
A team of researchers from the University of Groningen developed a more efficient organic solar cell using tin oxide, according to a study published in the journal Advanced Materials. The
Plastics we ingest can cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in the brain, according to a study published in the scientific journal Nanomaterials. The authors warn that it is crucial
Honeybees need a diverse ecosystem to survive in the forest, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. The team defends that promoting biodiversity in the forest
The COVID-19 vaccine saved over 1,000,000 lives across Europe between December 2020 and March 2023, according to new research presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious
A team of researchers from ETH Zurich, Switzerland, discovered how some chemicals can cross the cell membrane and potentially be used as new prescription drugs, according to a study published
Flash droughts are becoming more frequent due to climate change, and this trend is only likely to worsen, according to a study published in Science. A team of researchers from
The way people type and click on the computer is a better way to detect stress than heart rate, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Informatics.