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Among the many modern technologies that shape life today, functional oxide materials are found in almost everything, from advanced electronics to energy-efficient systems. Functional oxides with high-valent metal ions are a significant topic of interest because of their unusual p

A new study published in Quaternary Science Reviews dates the dramatic collapse of one of the largest glaciers ever documented in the Himalayas. The findings overturn a long-held assumption about what sustains wet-climate (monsoon-dominated) glaciers.

Scientists found that a modified Mediterranean-style diet with low protein and just enough methionine helped mice live healthier lives while reducing body fat and frailty. Human data also linked lower animal protein intake to lower rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, suggesting

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to its lowest level in a decade in the first half of the year, according to official figures released Friday.

Workers earning the lowest wages are the least likely to be covered by collective agreements in Germany, despite being the group for whom these protections are arguably most important. In 2021, only 34% of workers in the lowest wage decile were covered by collective agreements, c

For researchers on the hunt for the genetic roots of disease, the cost of deep whole-genome sequencing makes it challenging to conduct large genetic studies involving thousands of participants, which are needed to reveal new genetic insights. So scientists at the Broad Institute

For anyone worried about AI's effects on jobs, here's good news: New research by Stanford economist Lukas Althoff concludes that artificial intelligence is likely to reshape jobs rather than eliminate entire occupations and will ultimately increase wages for all workers—with the

A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce more beneficial nitrite, leading to a temporary drop in blood pressure. Researchers hope the discovery will lead to healthier ways to enhance the card

In an innovative gas fermentation process, reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide was found to significantly improve microbial production of the biodegradable plastic poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate]. Researchers found that hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria grown under safe, nonflamma

People who feel lonely are much more likely to experience poorer mental health and lower well-being, a new collaborative study led by the University of Bristol, Nesta and Amsterdam UMC has found. Loneliness was also found to be linked with worse general health, including experien

Thames Water says it has £515m cash in the bank as its debts swell to £18.5bnGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.China grew 4.3% in the quarter to 30 June, one of the slowest rates on record, as sluggish domestic demand outweighed a surge in exports.While operationally the business is improving, we are also working with our creditors, regulators and government to complete our recapitalisation.10am BST: Eurozone indu

Brent crude rises over $85 a barrel after US carries out third night of strikes against IranGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Oil prices rose more than 2% after the conflict in the Middle East worsened, with the US carrying out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran. Two tankers came under fire in the strait of Hormuz.Stasis has taken over markets as investors wait for the latest twist in the Iran confl