under the microscope

The evolution of bacteria.

The evolution of bacteria. “The longest-running and most celebrated of modern evolution experiments is the appropriately named Long-Term Evolution Experiment (LTEE). Started by Richard Lenski in 1988 at the University of California, Irvine, and continuing in the hands of Jeffrey […]

big ideas

Solar energy hits new low cost.

Solar energy hits new low cost. “In the sunniest countries, it costs as little as £0.02 to produce one unit of power, making it cheaper than electricity generated from coal, gas or wind.” Researchers from the University of Surrey argue […]