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“The gut microbiome has transformed our understanding of human health,” says Tim Spector, PhD, co-founder of the Zoe Nutrition App from King’s College London. “We now…
During the first decade of the 21st century, scientists and policymakers emphasized a 2°C cap as the highest “safe” limit for global warming above pre-industrial levels.…
Since the early 1990s, astronomers have made groundbreaking discoveries in exoplanet research. The real surge began in the early 2000s with comprehensive surveys, revealing that our…
Batteries and solar energy technologies have been evolving for centuries, but they reached a pivotal moment in 2016. This year marked the launch of the first…
In the last 25 years, the field of human evolution has witnessed remarkable growth, showcased by a significant increase in discoveries. Archaeologists have unearthed more fossils,…
As we entered the new millennium, discussions surrounding the number of genes in our genome were highly debated. Initial estimates were significantly lower than anticipated, spurring…
Chemistry can often be a complex and slow process, typically involving intricate mixtures in round-bottomed flasks that require meticulous separation afterward. However, in 2001, K. Barry…
In 2005, physicists David Frame and Miles Allen were headed to a scientific conference in Exeter, England. According to Frame, they were “playing around” with climate…
Coal Power Plants Contribute to Cooling via Sulphate Pollution Frank Hermann/Getty Images The presence of sulfate air pollution causes clouds to darken and reduces sunlight. This…