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Stinging Secret: Research Reveals How Venom from Australian Caterpillars Could Be Used in Medicines

Stinging Secret: Research Reveals How Venom from Australian Caterpillars Could Be Used in Medicines

University of Queensland researchers have found a bacteria-killing compound in the toxins of mottled cup moth caterpillars

Cloud Spraying and Hurricane Slaying: How Ocean Geoengineering Became the Frontier of the Climate Crisis

Cloud Spraying and Hurricane Slaying: How Ocean Geoengineering Became the Frontier of the Climate Crisis

Around the world, dozens of ingenious projects are trying to 'trick' the ocean into absorbing more CO2. But critics warn of unforeseen consequences

Previous Covid Infection May Not Offer Long-term Protection, Study Finds

Previous Covid Infection May Not Offer Long-term Protection, Study Finds

Research found marked differences in immune response of medical staff six months after contracting virus.

Earth is Trapping 'unprecedented' Amount of Heat, Nasa Says

Earth is Trapping 'unprecedented' Amount of Heat, Nasa Says

Scientists from agency and Noaa say Earth's 'energy imbalance' roughly doubled from 2005 to 2019 in 'alarming' way.

Ultra-thin Film Could One Day Turn Regular Glasses into Night Vision Goggles, Researchers Say

Ultra-thin Film Could One Day Turn Regular Glasses into Night Vision Goggles, Researchers Say

Developed by Australian and European researchers, the film works by converting infrared light into light visible to the human eye

Quantum Leap for Medical Research As Microscope Zooms in on Tiny Structures

Quantum Leap for Medical Research As Microscope Zooms in on Tiny Structures

Australian scientists develop a microscope that works with 35% more clarity, raising hope for improvements in medical imaging.

Nasa Spacecraft Captures First Closeups of Jupiter's Largest Moon in Decades

Nasa Spacecraft Captures First Closeups of Jupiter's Largest Moon in Decades

Juno passed within 645 miles of Ganymede, the closest any spacecraft has come to the moon since 2000.

Climate Tipping Points Could Topple Like Dominoes, Warn Scientists

Climate Tipping Points Could Topple Like Dominoes, Warn Scientists

Analysis shows significant risk of cascading events even at 2C of heating, with severe long-term effects.

Research Reveals Why Some Find the Sound of Others Eating So Irritating

Research Reveals Why Some Find the Sound of Others Eating So Irritating

Scans show some brains have a stronger link between the part that processes sound and that which controls the mouth and throat

Research Findings That Are Probably Wrong Cited Far More Than Robust Ones

Research Findings That Are Probably Wrong Cited Far More Than Robust Ones

Academics suspect that papers with grabby conclusions are waved through more easily by reviewers.

Dogs Can Better Detect Covid in Humans Than Lateral Flow Tests, Finds Study

Dogs Can Better Detect Covid in Humans Than Lateral Flow Tests, Finds Study

French trial shows dogs were able to detect presence of coronavirus with 97% accuracy

Nasa Spacecraft Leaves Asteroid Bennu with a Belly Full of Space Rock Samples

Nasa Spacecraft Leaves Asteroid Bennu with a Belly Full of Space Rock Samples

Osiris-Rex has been flying around the ancient asteroid since 2018 and collected nearly a pound of rubble last fall

How to Spot the Difference Between a Real Climate Policy and Greenwashing Guff | Damian Carrington

How to Spot the Difference Between a Real Climate Policy and Greenwashing Guff | Damian Carrington

Unless actions by governments and corporations cut emissions here and now, a dose of scepticism is in order, says Guardian environment editor Damian Carrington

'Irresponsible': Nasa Chides China As Rocket Debris Lands in Indian Ocean

'Irresponsible': Nasa Chides China As Rocket Debris Lands in Indian Ocean

US agency accuses Beijing of failing to meet expected standards regarding its space debris

Wealthy Nations 'Failing to Help Developing World Tackle Climate Crisis'

Wealthy Nations 'Failing to Help Developing World Tackle Climate Crisis'

Warning comes after lack of new funding pledges at virtual summit attended by 40 world leaders and hosted by White House.

Vaccine Success Makes UK Attractive to International Students, Poll Finds

Vaccine Success Makes UK Attractive to International Students, Poll Finds

A survey reveals Britain is a more popular destination for studying than the US, Canada, Australia and Germany.