Albedo and ice: positive feedback in action
Under the Sun, light colours stay cool, while black heats up. But what does this mean for the natural world? Let's explore the consequences of albedo.
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Do you know your water footprint?
Fresh water is a scarce resource on our planet – but how many of us are aware of how much water is needed to make the foods we eat every day?
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Slow and steady wins the race: an exciting new material for long-acting medicines
Researchers have developed a molecular delivery system for continuous release of an anti-HIV medicine.
The power of plasma: turning water into an eco-friendly disinfectant
I’ve got the power: meet a simple device that can create a powerful sterilizing solution from just air, water, and electricity.
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Biology
Are there Earth-like planets around other stars?
Uffe Gråe Jørgensen from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, describes the search for Earth-like planets elsewhere in our…
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