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Three scientists, including one from the U.S., share the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing “metal-organic ...

For centuries, people have described strange blue balls of light floating around in marshes, wetlands, and even cemeteries. It's no surprise that these mysterious flames, termed "will-o'-the-wisps" or ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The field of microbiome research continues to uncover the intricate biochemical exchanges that occur at the intestinal mucosa, a crucial interface between ...

For decades, it's been known that subtle chemical patterns exist in metal alloys, but researchers thought they were too minor to matter—or that they got erased during manufacturing. However, recent ...

Four government grant-aided secondary schools in Adjumani District have received ICT equipment worth Shs 184 million, funded by the European Union, through ENABEL Uganda and the Ministry of Education ...

Redesigning high schools with career pathways in health sciences, industry partnerships and hands-on learning for college and ...