Water is all around us and essential for life. Nevertheless, research into its behaviour at the atomic level – above all how it interacts with surfaces – is thin on the ground.
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How Well Can Computers Connect Symptoms to Diseases?
A new MIT study finds “health knowledge graphs,” which show relationships between symptoms and diseases and are intended to help with clinical diagnosis, can fall short for certain conditions and patient populations.
Zeroing in On Decarbonization
To avoid the most destructive consequences of climate change, the world’s electric energy systems must stop producing carbon by 2050.
Scientists Breach Brain Barriers to Attack Tumors
The brain is a sort of fortress, equipped with barriers designed to keep out dangerous pathogens.
‘The Blob,’ Food Supply Squeeze to Blame for Largest Seabird Die-Off
The common murre is a self-sufficient, resilient bird.
UN Calls on Nations to Protect 30 Percent of Planet
The United Nations is calling for world governments to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 in order to stop the rapid loss of biodiversity, restore ecosystem functions, and help stave off the worst impacts of climate change.