Archived Intelligence
Researchers simulated future climate scenarios to see how different urban blocks handle extreme heat. The models suggest that without targeted planning, cities will face dangerous indoor temperatures and massive spikes in cooling energy demand.
Progress in transitioning to renewable power has slowed because the massive grids needed for modern infrastructure require huge, reliable storage sources. Scientists have developed a cheaper, highly efficient part for aqueous hydrogen batteries, which could soon provide the affordable grid-scale energy needed to run advanced, sustainable cities anywhere.
Three US government agencies have teamed up to read the chemical and physical 'DNA' of seized drugs. By combining 3D imaging with advanced chemistry, this proof-of-concept programme can link separate drug seizures back to the same source. The findings suggest investigators could soon map the hidden networks behind the illegal drug trade.
Scientists have created a new jelly-like battery material from naturally occurring acids that can be broken down and rebuilt. This recyclable solid polymer electrolyte could help reduce the growing mountain of electronic waste.
Scientists have built an automated, portable device that uses lasers to detect leftover medicines in sewage. While currently used for anti-inflammatory drugs, this technology could soon help monitor community health and track human exposure to emerging chemical contaminants in real time.
Rift Valley fever virus is a mosquito-borne pathogen that severely affects both livestock and humans across Africa and the Middle East. While new vaccines are showing promise in early trials, scientists warn that major blind spots remain regarding how the disease spreads. Controlling it will require a united approach that treats human, animal, and environmental health as one connected system.
While wild seaweed absorbs carbon, current scientific evidence shows it cannot yet be officially counted in climate policies. Researchers evaluated European marine ecosystems and found that tracking long-term carbon storage remains too difficult to meet strict accounting standards.
Scientists have mapped the individual cells involved in early rice seed development. They discovered a specialised boundary layer between the embryo and its food supply that is closely associated with how the seed grows. This detailed cellular map provides a foundational resource to help agricultural researchers understand the molecular basis of cereal formation.
Multiple sclerosis is a nerve-damaging condition that is becoming more common in Asia. A new study comparing health data from China and India reveals that while India has higher overall rates, China's case numbers are rising, likely due to longer patient survival and better medical care.
Emotional exhaustion acts like a silent parasite in law enforcement, hiding behind fake smiles. A recent study suggests that a supportive workplace climate could be the key to reducing this strain and limiting the need to suppress emotions.
Scientists have developed a new, portable chip that uses wood waste and glowing quantum dots to find dangerous fungal toxins in cooking oil. This clever device overcomes the thick, non-conductive nature of oil to make food safety testing faster and easier.
Scientists have discovered that rainfall is the main factor deciding which microbes live in our dirt. By looking at data from across the globe, researchers found that water availability physically changes how these microbial communities assemble and compete. This could help us protect global crop systems as the climate shifts.