Researchers estimated Earth's potential for additional tree cover, which could cut atmospheric CO2 levels by 25%. The study suggests an extra 0.9 billion hectares of tree cover, storing over 200Gt of carbon, equivalent to two-thirds of human-made emissions.
A biochemical oxygen sensor conserved across biological kingdoms allows both plant and animal cells to sense changes in oxygen levels. The newly identified enzymatic oxygen sensor is functionally identical in plants and animals, with potential implications for addressing cellular hypoxia in human diseases like cancer.
A leading public health expert is calling for strategic green burial corridors alongside major transport routes due to Britain's rapidly depleting graveyards. With 500,000 annual deaths in England and Wales, no burial space will be left within five years.
Social prescribing can be an effective means of integrating people into work, but cultural and practical barriers must be addressed. Additional funding and expertise are needed to fill a gap in capacity and provide training for social prescribing practitioners to develop the relevant expertise.
Researchers developed a new technique called VEGAS, which enables rapid development of scientific tools and new treatments for diseases in mammalian cells. The method can yield useful new molecules within days, providing scientists with a powerful research tool.
A study found that a naturally occurring strain of the common cold, coxsackievirus CVA21, can target and destroy bladder cancer cells without causing harm to healthy cells. The treatment showed significant reduction in tumour burden and removal of disease in one patient after just one week.
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have developed a computer algorithm that integrates various predictive data to generate a single, dynamic risk assessment for cancer patients. The algorithm, termed CIRI, outperformed standard methods in predicting patient outcomes and identifying better treatment options.
The team discovered that the belt forms seasonally in response to two key nutrient inputs: human-derived from Amazon River discharge and natural from West African upwelling. The blooms are expected to be a new normal, with data indicating a possible regime shift since 2011.
A new study by the Crowther Lab suggests that global forest restoration could capture two-thirds of human-made carbon emissions. The study found that there is potential to increase the world's forest land by a third without affecting cities or agriculture, with forests capable of storing 205 billion tonnes of carbon once mature.
A new study by ETH Zurich reveals that reforestation efforts could store two-thirds of the 300 billion tonnes of carbon released into the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution. The greatest potential for forest restoration lies in six countries: Russia, US, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and China.
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt experienced a major bloom every year from 2011 to 2018, except for 2013. The study found connections between annual bloom events and nutrient inputs, including human-derived fertilizer use and natural oceanic conditions.
A novel surgical technique connects functioning nerves with injured nerves to restore power in paralyzed muscles, enabling participants to perform everyday tasks independently. The study suggests that nerve transfers can achieve similar functional improvements to traditional tendon transfers, with the benefit of smaller incisions and s...
Scientists at University of Utah Health and Merck Research Laboratories found that altering the production of ceramides can reverse insulin resistance and fatty liver disease in obese mice. By deactivating an enzyme called DES1, they lowered total ceramide levels, improving metabolic health.
A new project at the University of Exeter aims to discover how economics can help protect the environment by placing an economic value on biodiversity. The project will develop trading platforms to advance price measurements of biodiversity and provide individuals and businesses with access to conservation solutions in various countries.
Researchers at TUM and TU Braunschweig have developed a camera-based optical reference system that enables completely automated landings of smaller aircraft without the need for ground-based systems. The system uses GPS signals and custom-tailored image processing software to determine the aircraft's position relative to the runway.
Researchers have created a compact, portable camera that can image polarization in a single shot, revealing the reflected and transmitted light around us. The device uses metasurfaces to direct light based on its polarization, allowing for new applications in atmospheric science, remote sensing, facial recognition and more.
Researchers have identified how precision cancer drugs work, enabling new applications and combination therapies. The discovery reveals the role of PARP proteins in DNA repair, increasing sensitivity to radiation therapy and potential for treating aggressive cancers.
Researchers found over 1,000 entangled shark and ray individuals, with true numbers likely higher due to under-studied cases. Entanglement causes significant animal welfare concerns, despite being considered a lesser threat than commercial fishing.