Industrial biotech: A look ahead
Industrial biotechnology is extending its reach to new areas. As well as lowering carbon emissions by reducing reliance on petroleum, it also creates chemicals from sustainable sources. Lou Reade reports
Coral reefs are in peril: Here's how science is trying to save them
Coral reefs are among the ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change. So can science help to save them from extinction? Maria Burke reports
How indoor solar will power the Internet of Things
Outdoors, solar energy has hit boom time, accounting for up to three-quarters of extra renewable energy capacity in 2023 and surpassing wind for the first time. Next, indoor solar will be crucial for powering the sensors and controls soon to become ubiquitous in our offices and homes. Anthony King reports
Why microbiome-based therapeutics are becoming a multi-billion-dollar business
Microbiome-based therapeutics are expected to become a global multi-billion-dollar market by 2030. Lab-built microbiomes are not only helping us to understand microbe function but could also be developed to restore microbial balance and treat disease. Katrina Megget reports.