Exosomes, often hyped as the next big thing in beauty and wellness, are small vesicles that bud off from cells, carrying proteins and other components whose roles are still not fully understood. Despite being marketed as miracle therapies in cosmetic clinics, their scientific potential lies in exciting research aimed at understanding their role in cellular...Read More

Global greenhouse gas emissions are projected to reach a record high in 2024, with fossil fuel and industrial emissions hitting 37.4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide—up 0.8% from last year, according to the Global Carbon Budget report. While China leads as the largest current polluter, emitting twice as much as any other country, the...Read More

At COP29 in Azerbaijan, wealthier nations pledged a record $300 billion annually by 2035 to help poorer countries combat climate change. While this represents an increase in funding, it fell far short of the $1.3 trillion requested by developing nations, leading to sharp criticism. India denounced the sum as “paltry,” while small island states, facing...Read More

Imagine conversing with an AI for two hours and receiving a virtual replica that mirrors your personality, values, and preferences with uncanny accuracy. This vision, presented in a new study by Stanford and Google DeepMind researchers, explores the potential of “simulation agents.” These AI models, crafted from interviews with 1,000 diverse participants, achieved an 85%...Read More

Henkel has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to achieve a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal. This science-based plan includes cutting absolute emissions by 42% across its operations (scope 1 and 2) and by 30% across its value chain (scope 3) by 2030, verified by the Science...Read More

Google researchers have achieved a significant milestone in quantum computing by demonstrating improved quantum error correction, a key challenge in the field. Their approach, using “logical qubits” formed from multiple “physical qubits,” shows that increasing the number of physical qubits can effectively reduce error rates, advancing the path toward reliable quantum machines. While this innovation...Read More

Jennifer Doudna, a co-developer of CRISPR, emphasises the transformative potential of the gene-editing technology in combating climate change through the development of resilient crops and animals. She highlights that CRISPR’s precision allows for faster and more targeted genetic modifications compared to traditional methods, enabling the creation of plants and livestock suited to extreme climates. Examples...Read More

The WMO State of the Climate 2024 Update once again issues a Red Alert at the sheer pace of climate change in a single generation, turbo-charged by ever-increasing greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere. 2015-2024 will be the warmest ten years on record; the loss of ice from glaciers, sea-level rise and ocean heating are...Read More