Ignition Achieved in Nuclear Fusion
Daniel Plummer reports on the news that ignition has been achieved in nuclear fusion, and explains what this means for renewable energy.
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A Potential Breakthrough in HIV Vaccine Development
Andrew Griffiths reports on results from a small-scale clinical trial showing a potential breakthrough in HIV vaccine development.
Oxford study provides a framework for defending deep reef ecosystems
Cauis Gibeily reports on a new framework aimed at defending deep reef ecosystems, and how it fits in with the resolutions agreed at COP15.
‘Pristine’ continent of Antarctica found to be ubiquitously polluted with microplastics
Aneshka Moudry reports on new research finding that Antarctica is polluted with microplastics, and unpicks what this means for the continent.
Key disease process of Type 2 Diabetes identified
Emma Clarke reports on new research showing that blocking the enzyme glucokinase may slow, or even prevent, type 2 diabetes disease progression.
CRISPR and viruses: How phages can weaponise the popular gene-editing tool
Izzie Farrance reports on new research finding that bacteriophages can weaponise the CRISPR gene-editing system against competing viruses.
Why palaeontology is experiencing a revolution
Ben Igielman discusses the revolutionary advances in palaeontology which are allowing information on very small fossils to be extracted.
New bone marrow organoids for cancer research
Angelina Shcherbokova reports on new research demonstrating the steps forward in the use of bone marrow organoids in blood cancer research.
Photosynthesis: How this vital process is maintained by the UPS system
Lola Bell reports on new research finding evidence that the ubiquitin-proteasome system contributes to the upkeep of photosynthetic machinery.
One jab for all: Could a universal flu vaccine be on the horizon?
Ashley Jackson reports on progress on the hunt for a universal flu vaccine, and reviews the pros and cons of such a venture.