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Big lessons about biodiversity loss from a little French river

Even while drought is bringing many of Europe’s rivers to record lows and damaging biodiversity, the threat of catastrophic flooding following a dry spell lurks...

Protecting forests on the front line of the climate-change battle

Forests combat global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide but they are depleted by drought. Trees that adapt to climate change conditions could hold some answers.By  SANDRINE...

On track for reduced noise pollution and railway safety amplifiers

With more people getting on track for sustainable high-speed rail, reducing noise pollution and sophisticated traffic management will boost adoption.The whistle coming down the tracks...

New forecasting models could help prevent heat-related deaths

For parts of southern Europe, extreme heatwaves are now the rule, not the exception. New accurate and reliable weather prediction models could help regions better...

Battery-free smart devices to harvest ambient energy for IoT

Power management systems that harvest ambient energy will power billions of small devices on the Internet of Things.By  MICHAEL ALLENTiny internet-connected electronic devices are becoming ubiquitous....

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‘Super-spuds’ to the rescue as typical tubers feel the heat

From origins in the cool altitudes of the Andes, the potato is not well suited to the extreme temperatures or flooding brought on by climate...

Currently there’s no cure for rare types of cystic fibrosis, but researchers are making significant advances

Current treatments for cystic fibrosis are not suitable for all patients. The lack of treatment options is distressing for people suffering from a rare type...

From food on Mars to curbs on plastics, young scientists show power of their spirit and intellect

This year’s winners of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists come from small countries and have big ambitions for improving the world.By SOFIA STRODTAs...

Big lessons about biodiversity loss from a little French river

Even while drought is bringing many of Europe’s rivers to record lows and damaging biodiversity, the threat of catastrophic flooding following a dry spell lurks...

New batteries could share a unique bond with milk and kitchen foil

Since the discovery of electricity, inventors have struggled with how to store it. Batteries emerged relatively quickly as the most common way to preserve energy...

Protecting forests on the front line of the climate-change battle

Forests combat global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide but they are depleted by drought. Trees that adapt to climate change conditions could hold some answers.By  SANDRINE...