A step forward for photonic chips

A new technique uses light to help print pure nanocrystals, opening the door to the photonic chips and super high-resolution virtual reality goggles.

Plotting a course for realistic and equitable decarbonization

Unless new policies are introduced aimed at 59 countries in which carbon dioxide emissions are surging, there is likely to be an increase in average global temperatures of 2.5°C, say researchers.

Pollution can worsen cognitive decline – but plant-based diets may help

Research is increasingly showing an association between air pollution and cognitive decline. So, how can we reduce the risks of ubiquitous dirty air on our brain? A new study has found that a plant-based diet may mitigate the detrimental impacts of fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) on cognitive ...

Self-taught AI detects disorders from head scans

This intuitive AI can sort through scans to diagnose stroke, brain haemorrhage, brain tumors and skull fractures.

How could solar and wind energy increase greenhouse gas emissions?

Modelling suggests that the growing use of fluctuating renewable energies may temporarily handicap nuclear power and increase fossil fuel use.