Obesity is rapidly increasing in Southeast Asia, fuelling rise in related diseases. »

While trees can cool some cities significantly during the day, new research shows that tree canopies can also trap heat and raise temperatures at night. The study aims to help urban planners choose the best combinations of trees and planting locations to combat urban heat stress. »

A team of scientists identified a gene in a poplar tree that enhances photosynthesis and can boost tree height by about 30% in the field and by as much as 200% in the greenhouse. »

Artificial intelligence can enhance medical imaging by detecting patterns beyond human perception, but a new study reveals the technology may produce highly accurate yet misleading results by relying on unintended data cues. »

Researchers at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have developed a diamond battery powered by carbon-14 decay, capable of providing tiny amounts of power for thousands of years. »

A chemical reaction can convert two polluting greenhouse gases into valuable building blocks for cleaner fuels and feedstocks, but the high temperature required for the reaction also deactivates the catalyst. »

A new study points to why, and how, Io became the most volcanic body in the solar system. »

These celestial objects look like asteroids but act like comets now come in two flavors. »

Findings could pave the way for more personalized treatments for cardiovascular disease. »

Cambridge scientists have developed a urine test for early detection of lung cancer. The test, the first of its kind, detects ‘zombie’ cells that could indicate the first signs of the disease. »