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CRISPRoff: Permanently Deactivating Genes
Scientists at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research have developed a gene switch called CRISPRoff that can permanently deactivate individual genes without altering DNA. The
Cycle Instead of Drive: Save 3.2 kg CO2 Daily
A recent study conducted by an international team of scientists, led by Christian Brand, has found that city dwellers can reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2)
Woven Display: 500k Light Points
A new cotton fabric with thousands of glowing dots could transform clothing into a large display in the future. The clothing of the future will
Sugar Tax Reduces Beverage Consumption
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge has found that a sugar tax on sweetened beverages in the UK has significantly
Long COVID: 76% Suffer Late Effects
A majority of Covid-19 patients continue to experience at least one symptom of the disease six months after being discharged from the hospital, according to
Hydrogen from Hydrogen Sulfide
A new process has been developed that can produce pure hydrogen from toxic hydrogen sulfide. The process is set to be tested on an industrial
Electric Cars Cheaper to Maintain
Germany has emerged as the cheapest country in Europe to own and maintain an electric vehicle (EV), according to a study by Leaseplan. The study
Black Phosphorus Alters Light Polarization
In a breakthrough discovery, scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have found a polarizing material that combines small size with dynamic adjustment capabilities.
Reviving Woolly Mammoths: Jurassic Park?
In a groundbreaking move, a team of scientists led by George Church from Harvard University has received $15 million in funding to bring the woolly
Gasoline Prices Must Rise for Climate Goals
A new study has revealed that Germany needs a significantly higher CO2 price to halve emissions from the transport sector by 2030. The study, commissioned
