Researchers have discovered why ambrosia beetles are attracted to alcohol and now better understand the beetles’ symbiotic relationship with the fungi they feed on. Scientists say the findings could help
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Scientists at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany have developed a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that is capable of detecting early indicators well before patients begin to exhibit symptoms.
The United Kingdom’s new tax on sugary drinks came into effect on Friday, but residents remain divided about the tax’s impact. While many proponents of the so-called sugar tax have
The United Kingdom’s looming exit from the European Union has spurred concerns about the future of research and innovation in Europe. Members of the scientific community in the UK and
After decades of what many say has been insufficient support for autistic citizens, the French government is launching a €340 million plan to help provide basic education and care for
The world invested nearly twice as much in renewable energy production in 2017 than in coal and gas generation capacity, according to a new United Nations report. Data show that
Mountaintops in Europe have seen a drastic increase in plant species over the past ten years, according to a new study. Researchers said the observed changes are “unequivocally linked to
In an interview with CNBC on Sunday, Riccardo Puliti, the World Bank’s global head of energy and extractives, said that he expects a significant increase in renewables in the global
New research accuses a number of European countries of ignoring recommended fishing quotas in the Atlantic. The author says that by disregarding scientific advice and overfishing, European Union members are
Scientists have detected harmful chemicals including cadmium, mercury and lead in plastic samples taken from Lake Geneva, which sits on the border between Switzerland and France. The study is first