A diverse life
Overall, I would count the juxtaposition of marine and modern human life as a remarkable discovery that adds an interesting twist to the age-old tradition of human-animal storytelling, communicated well with flamboyant and fearless writing.
Farming future
Veteran animal welfare campaigner and CEO of Compassion in World Farming, Philip Lymbery makes the claim that at present we are unquestionably able to produce enough food to feed the entire world’s population.
Clean energy for India
In January 2023, the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund announced plans to invest over $62m in Indian waste-to-energy company SAEL.
Free cancer treatment
Some 29.8m Indians will suffer from cancer by 2025, up from 26.7m in 2021. With the country’s cancer burden expected to rise, India’s parliamentary panel has recommended free cancer treatment for middle-class households through a government-run programme.
Talking DNA purification
A voice-activated system to enable hands-free extraction and pre-treatment of bacterial DNA could help scientists avoid accidental infection when working with pathogens, according to its inventors. The approach may also prove useful to those with visual or other physical impairments who may find it difficult to manipulate tiny samples using complex instruments.
Waking up to coffee
Opinion has long been divided over whether coffee is beneficial or harmful to health. Most recent research suggests the beverage is good for us – at least in moderation, as Maria Burke reports
Inflated opinion
Each January, business leaders and politicians from across the world gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF), to look at what the coming year may hold for the global economy. And 2023 is no exception, with a focus on the inflation that is hitting every national economy, driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine just after the 2022 WEF and its impact on energy costs, as well as the ongoing problem of Covid and decarbonisation.
Plumbing new depths
Commercial mining on the seafloor could start in July 2023, even if the international authority in charge fails to come up with a regulatory framework. But there are growing calls for a pause or moratorium, as Michael Gross reports