A lack of measurement of plant traits across the Global South poses a threat to understanding and protecting tropical forests from climate change. By integrating regional and global data, researchers aim to fill the knowledge gap and create open-source resources for documenting biodiversity.
A team of researchers has developed a new technique to embed single atoms in silicon wafers, mirroring methods used to build conventional devices. The technique creates large-scale patterns of controlled atoms that can be manipulated and read out, enabling the construction of large-scale quantum devices.
Case studies show one in five children suffer from chalky tooth enamel, causing severe toothache and decay. Researchers from The D3 Group have found that albumin contamination blocks hardening of enamel on teeth growing inside the jaw, triggered by childhood illnesses.
A global shortage of women in physics is being addressed by over 300 physicists from 50+ countries at the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics conference. Key findings include low female representation in physics education and research globally, but encouraging trends in some countries like Iran and the Netherlands.
Researchers propose national and global citizens' assemblies to examine the ethical and moral issues surrounding genome editing, involving laypeople from diverse backgrounds. The goal is to develop moral and political regulation and ensure fair access to the technology.
Astronomers have created the first accurate 3D map of the Milky Way, revealing it is warped and twisted, with young stars in the outer regions.
Researchers found that damselfly genes strongly responded to environmental changes as they moved towards the northern edge of their range. The study suggests that the blue-tailed damselfly has a wealth of evolutionary strategies available to help it adapt to a changing climate.
The study highlights how human activities like tourism, trade, and agriculture impact microbial populations worldwide. Researchers warn of potential extinction risks for some microbes due to increased competition and spreading of antibiotic resistance genes.
Researchers at Monash and Melbourne Universities have determined the basic structure of one of two known families of deceptive proteins used by viruses. The discovery is an important step towards producing better vaccines and drugs to fight viral disease.
Researchers in Tasmania reveal ancient conditions that stifled evolution for a billion years, but then oxygen levels surged, triggering the 'Cambrian explosion of life'. The study uses a new technique to analyze ancient seafloor rocks, shedding light on the emergence of life and its impact on Earth.
Researchers have discovered coral animals produce dimethylsulphoniopropionate (DMSP), a molecule that helps protect them against heat stress and influences cloud formation. This finding could be crucial for regulating local climate and mitigating the effects of rising seawater temperatures.
A new study suggests that investing in vision care services could generate massive economic benefits, saving the global economy $202 billion each year. The proposed investment of $28 billion would provide training for eye care personnel and establish infrastructure to improve vision correction rates.
The Great Barrier Reef has lost over half its coral cover in the last 27 years, primarily due to intense tropical cyclones, population explosions of Crown-of-thorns starfish, and two severe coral bleaching events. The study highlights the need for action to control crown of thorns populations.
A recent study found that only 7% of donated recycled glasses were usable, making them twice as expensive as providing ready-made glasses. Donating recycled glasses is not a cost-effective solution to address avoidable blindness in developing countries.
A team of researchers has identified how the protein perforin kills rogue cells, which could lead to new treatments for cancer, malaria, and diabetes. The study reveals that perforin assembles to punch holes in cell membranes, allowing toxic enzymes to destroy infected cells.