Africa has played a minor role in causing climate change, but bears the burden of its consequences. For the continent, the UN climate conference is about vital funding and securing the livelihoods of 1.4 billion...
Climate change is one of the defining global challenges of our time. Countries across the world have recognized the urgent need to address climate change as a challenge and this is rightly demonstrated by their...
The top oil producers have been holding back on a major production boost even as oil prices soar amid a supply crunch. With natural gas and coal prices at record highs, the oil price bump...
Energy prices are soaring globally. Consumers are not amused, and some European politicians are trying to instrumentalize the crisis. It could get worse, especially in case of a cold winter in the northern hemisphere ....
Osteoarthritis is a crippling, incurable disease. But scientists behind a new large-scale study say their findings could help pave the way to a cure. A group of international researchers has found promising clues to help...
Life on Earth depends on oxygen. And it now seems that oxygen depends on a slow day-night cycle, as a new study shows. It’s a question of fundamental interest to everyone, says Gregory Dick, a...
The transformative AlphaFold neural network has predicted the structures of more than 350,000 proteins from various organisms. This could “fundamentally change biological research.” Scientists on Thursday unveiled the largest database yet of human and other...
Automotive parts manufacturer Continental will use recycled plastic bottles to make tires as it embraces the principles of the circular economy. More and more companies are joining the trend — but is it enough? Recycling,...
Throughout the pandemic, some people have experienced mood swings, irritability, and other symptoms of depression. Epidemiologist Elise Paul says people should look at how their symptoms are impacting their life. Deutsche Welle: Some people with...
Wildfires in Australia, blizzards in Texas, now flash floods in Germany and Belgium: The growing likelihood of extreme weather has insurers and homeowners alike wondering how to best minimize risk of climate change. Many people...
There’s a new epidemic, this time among birds. An illness is infecting them in the US capital ― and it’s spreading. Experts say the cause is unknown. While humans and other animals continue to grapple...
The drug aducanumab could be approved in the US and EU soon. It effectively combats the amyloid beta plaques in the brain that are indicative of Alzheimer’s disease. But does it also slow down memory...
