From NPR Cone snails are deadly sea predators; their venom can kill fish and even humans. But chemical biologist Mandë Holford says that powerful venom can actually be used for good — to treat human diseases. (Image credit: Courtesy of…

From NPR Marine biologist Marah Hardt is fascinated with the mating habits of marine life. If we want to save the oceans, she says we have to understand the weird and whimsical sex that helps populate it. (Image credit: Courtesy…

From NPR Catherine Mohr shares the story of a scuba diving trip gone wrong, where getting stabbed by a sea urchin transformed her relationship with the ocean… and ultimately led her to the love of her life. (Image credit: Courtesy…

From BBC Shareclose Share pageCopy linkAbout sharing image copyrightSeraphim Capital A UK firm that was the world’s first dedicated space technology investor is preparing to list fund shares on the London Stock Exchange. The public will be able to invest…

From BBC Shareclose Share pageCopy linkAbout sharing image copyrightGetty Images Plastic from take-out and convenience food is littering rivers and oceans – but straws are not the worst offenders, according to a new study. Scientists analysed global inventories cataloguing more…

SINGAPORE — Special economic zones set up to promote trade between China and its Southeast Asian neighbors are facilitating a black-market trade in wildlife products, according to watchdog group TRAFFIC. Tens of thousands of prohibited wildlife parts and products are…

Tuli Amakali is an podcaster and software developer who lives in Windhoek, Namibia. His podcast, Conversations About Nothing, explores opinions, in-depth reviews as well as interviews with influential people around the globe. In his spare time, he also hosts a…

From BBC Shareclose Share pageCopy linkAbout sharing image copyrightGetty Images Developing nations put proportionately more of their research effort into sustainability than richer countries, a Unesco study has revealed. The report, published every five years, tracks scientific research output. “We…