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Sustainability

Meet the new Carbon Sinks on the Scene: Beavers

A comprehensive carbon budget from a Swiss wetland suggests that Eurasian beaver activity can dramatically boost carbon sequestration compared to unmodified stream corridors.

Engineering Crops From the Inside Out

Manchester spinout Cytotrait raises £3 million to develop organelle based genetic engineering that could boost crop yields, resilience and sustainability.

Life on Mars - Science Fiction, or Real-Life Science?

The futuristic visions of Mars we see on our movie screens could be closer than we think - but what’s the biology that would make it a reality?

Hidden Contrails in Clouds Could Be Worsening Aviation’s Climate Impact

New study shows contrails forming inside cirrus clouds may add significantly to aviation-driven warming.

Every Breath Counts: Toward Sustainable Respiratory Care

New investments and next-generation inhaler technology aim to reduce the climate impact of respiratory care while maintaining treatment access and safety.

A Modern Day Noah's Ark?

Scientists are proposing a lunar biobank to preserve the world's endangered species.

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