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Researchers have engineered one of the world’s first yeast cells able to harness energy from light, expanding our understanding of the evolution of this trait – and paving the way for advancements in biofuel production and cellular aging.

A new study has suggested that a predominantly plant-based diet could be linked to lower odds of COVID-19 infection. But others have criticized the study, saying that its conclusions are premature.

It’s possible to significantly reduce the temperatures of a major city in a hot desert climate while reducing energy costs, a new study by UNSW Sydney shows.

Researchers have taken the first steps toward finding liquid solvents that may someday help extract critical building materials from lunar and Martian rock dust.

The University of California, Davis is opening a new center for alternative meat and protein that will work towards large-scale commercialization and technological advancement of alternative proteins.

Researchers have now produced rice lines that are resistant to disease using genome editing. The rice varieties are a preliminary step toward being able to generate resistant locally adapted elite varieties for small-scale food producers in Africa.

Thermal imaging has revealed the impact of climate change on Australia's numbats, showing they are prone to overheating in hot weather.

Tandem electrocatalytic-thermocatalytic conversion could help offset emissions of potent greenhouse gas by locking carbon away in a useful material.

The ocean contains an intricate web of microbial interactions across its depths, reveals new research that provides crucial insights into how the ocean's ecosystems function.

Scientists have succeeded in the stabilisation and direct imaging of small clusters of noble gas atoms at room temperature. This achievement opens up exciting possibilities for fundamental research in condensed matter physics.