The UK government must act quickly to ensure the country can take advantage of the transition to electric cars and become a centre for the production of vehicles and batteries, according to a new report.
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Tiny Probe Set to Shed Light on Lung Disease
A hair-sized probe that can measure key indicators of tissue damage deep in the lung has been developed by scientists.
Climate Change Threatens Commercial Fishers From Maine to North Carolina
Most fishing communities from North Carolina to Maine are projected to face declining fishing options unless they adapt to climate change by catching different species or fishing in different areas, according to a study in the journal Nature Climate Change.
The Complex Fate of Antarctic Species in the Face of a Changing Climate
Oxygen concentrations in both the open ocean and coastal waters have declined by 2-5% since at least the middle of the 20th century.
Antioxidant Puts up Fight, but Loses Battle Against Toxic Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
New research may explain why an antioxidant that protects the brain is also associated with deterioration in areas susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease.
100-Year-Old Physics Model Replicates Modern Arctic Ice Melt
The Arctic is melting faster than we thought it would. In fact, Arctic ice extent is at a record low. When that happens—when a natural system behaves differently than scientists expect—it’s time to take another look at how we understand the system.