Many astronomers are no longer asking whether there is life elsewhere in the Universe. Many are optimistic of detecting life signs on a faraway world within our lifetimes – possibly in the next few years.
Using the rapidly improving ability to piece together fragments of ancient DNA, scientists are finding that traits inherited from our ancient cousins are still with us now, affecting our fertility, our immune systems, even how our bodies handled COVID-19.
Genetically modified food remains controversial, especially in Europe. But for some experts, it’s the best science-based method for a sustainable global food system amid biodiversity loss and a rising world population.
River’s wildlife is gingerly returning to areas that were once the site of heavy industry and its waters will soon become cleaner as the city spends billions to save it.
The US beef industry is creating an army of influencers and citizen activists to help amplify a message that will be key to its future success: that you shouldn’t be too worried about the growing attention around the environmental impacts of its production.
