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I helped select the Nobel laureates in physics – here’s how our committee decides
I am serving my ninth and final year in the Nobel Committee for Physics, which is...
Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life
Each human body contains a complex community of trillions of microorganisms that...
Tropical climates are the most biodiverse on Earth − but it’s not only because of how warm and wet they are
Life exists in every conceivable environment on Earth, from the peaks of towering...
What is mRNA? The messenger molecule that’s been in every living cell for billions of years is the key ingredient in some COVID-19 vaccines
One surprising star of the coronavirus pandemic response has been the molecule called...
Tenacious curiosity in the lab can lead to a Nobel Prize – mRNA research exemplifies the unpredictable value of basic scientific research
The 2023 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine will go to Katalin Karikó and Drew...
Virtual power plants make energy use greener
In recent years, China's power load has continued to grow, and extreme weathers...
Discovering the universe from our own backyards
When I was a college student, I worked at the Charlevoix Astronomical Observatory...
Why Einstein must be wrong: In search of the theory of gravity
Einstein’s theory of gravity — general relativity — has been very successful for...
Five golden rules for effective science communication – perspectives from a documentary maker
Over the past three years, people from all walks of life have learned a great deal...
China powers up recycling of decommissioned wind, solar equipment
China's new energy industry is steadily growing. The renewable energy industry,...
Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand
From the aroma of fresh-cut grass to the smell of a loved one, you encounter scents...
Chandrayaan-3’s measurements of sulfur open the doors for lunar science and exploration
In an exciting milestone for lunar scientists around the globe, India’s Chandrayaan-3...
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US − a microbiologist explains how to protect yourself
Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a...
Ministry of Transport Hosts Successful 'Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations' Conference and Exhibition
This conference took place on September 17-18 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention...
Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars
When 17 people were in orbit around the Earth all at the same time on May 30, 2023,...
This course uses ‘climate fiction’ to teach about the perils that a warming planet faces
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting...