What are 8 Recent Scientific Breakthroughs
Scientific research is being conducted constantly, and as a result new discoveries are coming to light every day. Some of these even have the potential to change the world. Here are eight scientific breakthroughs that have flown under the radar.1. Pancreatic cancer vaccineAn mRNA vaccine has shown promise in a trial in patients with pancreatic…
What Is Antimatter? Definition and Examples
Atoms of matter and antimatter have the same mass, but the protons and electrons have opposite charges and the quantum numbers of subatomic particles are different.Antimatter is a real substance and not just a science fiction topic. Antimatter is matter…
The Extraordinary Return of the Dire Wolf: Hope in the Howl
Discover how Colossal Biosciences has revived the extinct dire wolf using ancient DNA, and explore the science, implications, and ethical debates surrounding this groundbreaking de-extinction effort.
Carbon Footprints: How to Advance Transparency and Prevent Greenwashing
Signage on a supermarket shelf gives the carbon footprint of a box of fruit smoothie. Photo: gwire With many people stuck at home during the early stages of the pandemic, backdrops of orange ash-filled skies, flash flood events, and record…
Do You Know? Solar Panels Reduce CO2 Emissions More Per Acre Than Trees
The story below was originally published on the Climate Law Blog from Columbia University’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law. On September 21, the New York Times published an essay by Gabriel Popkin titled “Are There Better Places to Put Large Solar…