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An international team of scientists has discovered a key molecule that helps the malaria parasite evade the human body's immune system.

Researchers from Nottingham in the United Kingdom have designed an innovative technique to study the underground world of plants. Presented in the journal Plant Physiology, the results of this study will lead to improved breeding techniques for crop varieties, as well as better yields.

Researchers in a laboratory in France are working on an ultra thin film which can harness the energy of the sun.

This tannery in Silla, Spain, has made its leather production greener and safer with a new technology developed as part of an EU-funded research project.

It is home to a stretch of coast popular with surfers and one of the oldest funfairs in the United States, welcome to Santa Cruz.

Scientists are putting the finishing touches to a new way of harvesting electricity from light.

Around the globe, in all latitudes, at all altitudes, glaciers are receding and disappearing at a rapid pace.

Health and medical apps are growing at an incredible pace in the US. But what about Europe? Are there equally creative ideas going on across the pond? Fortunately, there are plenty of examples.

It's safe to say that Europeans love their bread. Whether it's Germany's dark pumpernickel or France's baguette, Europeans enjoy consuming this starchy food. A team of researchers led believes that Europeans are now baking their own, or buying it from their local bakeries.

Insulin-dependent diabetes is on the rise all around the world, but the cause of this disease remains unclear.