The ocean floor is the least explored ecosystem on the planet, even though it covers more than 60% of the Earth’s surface. Life in the deep sea, including microbes and
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In 2019, Springer Nature published its first machine-generated book, on Lithium-Ion Batteries. In place of an author, the book’s cover is adorned with the name of an algorithm: Beta Writer.
European animal rights activists recently went public with videos of the appalling conditions facing livestock being exported from the EU, from broken bones and horns, to brutal heat and excruciatingly
After reviewing over 30 studies about microplastics, a Norwegian team of researchers confirmed that these tiny bits of plastic can be found in the placenta and newborn babies, according to
Much of the world is preoccupied with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but there are other global challenges, including climate change, food security, and degradation of the environment. Interestingly, and perhaps
Measuring standards of global health is the cornerstone of protecting both humans and animals alike. Over the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has taught health officials and experts two
“We need to make some challenging decisions about the way we use, manage, and interact with landscapes in the UK”
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A report by the Landscape Decisions Programme (led by the University of Leicester, UK) suggests we need to use a broader range of experts to help make decisions regarding how
EU digital passport scheme: using blockchain to decentralise Europe’s circular economy
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The European Commission recently launched phase two of the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure, EBSI, which intends to use distributed ledger technology to meet the EU’s climate targets. EBSI is the
A group of genes involved in building components for our cells also impacts our lifespan, according to a study published in the journal Genome Research (1). Researchers already knew that
If there is a consensus on this earth, it is that life is worth living. Far from being perfect, which would be very boring, the conditions of this life must