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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

India’s energy transition requires a delicate balancing act

The most important issue for India is to grow sustainably while adhering to its international climate commitments and keeping its energy constraints in mind.

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What COVID-19 taught us about antibiotics misuse

Plenty of mistakes were made in the use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to learn from them to curb the growth of antimicrobial resistance.

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Why India has most to gain from beating antimicrobial resistance

India is the ‘world capital’ of antimicrobial resistance and now part of a global fight to save millions of lives and trillions of dollars.

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Quantum boost for global supply chains

With their ability to handle huge amounts of data and calculations, quantum computers can give businesses an edge.

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Interactive: where are cities sinking?

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How to stop space rocks hitting Earth

With NASA announcing an asteroid is on a possible collision course with Earth 23 years from now, 360info looks at the planet’s early warning systems.

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The pros and cons of storing babies’ DNA

Compiling and storing the DNA of newborns could be a massive boon for public health. But the ethical questions are just as big.

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DNA data offers benefits many of us will never realise

Collecting DNA data is not much help without the key to understanding what it all means. And that key is centralised health records.

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Cheaper gene screening makes for DNA data dilemma

Cheaper DNA sequencing promises a world of health benefits. But to realise these, careful and sensitive storage of DNA data is vital.

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India-wide subscription to research journals paves path for Global South

With rising fees for research journals, India is pressing ahead with a nation-wide subscription to allow more people to access science.

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Success without substance

Science is obsessed with measurements of success. Very few of them mean much at all.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

India’s energy transition requires a delicate balancing act

What COVID-19 taught us about antibiotics misuse

Why India has most to gain from beating antimicrobial resistance

Quantum boost for global supply chains

Interactive: where are cities sinking?

How to stop space rocks hitting Earth

The pros and cons of storing babies’ DNA

DNA data offers benefits many of us will never realise

Cheaper gene screening makes for DNA data dilemma

India-wide subscription to research journals paves path for Global South

Success without substance

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