Science Magazine

Wild Asian elephants often form lasting social relationships, relying on one another for mutual care and support. However, these social groups are now at risk of unraveling owing to declining numbers.

Observations conducted over more than a decade indicate that some endangered Asian elephant populations may have crossed a critical tipping point, resulting in greater social fragmentation and isolation.

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From carbon dioxide to starch—no plants required.

In Science, researchers developed a cell-free method of synthesizing starch from CO2 and hydrogen using a combination of chemical catalysts and a carefully selected set of enzymes.

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The drug spesolimab for generalized pustular #psoriasis targets the IL-36 receptor in skin cells. But how exactly does it work?

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In a new #ScienceReview, researchers discuss the emerging effects obesity medications, such as GLP-1-based therapies, have on cognition and brain health.

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The frozen parts of Earth—its ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, snow cover and permafrost—play a vital role in regulating the planet’s climate, water supply, and carbon cycles, among other ecosystem services.

But the essential functions of the cryosphere are no longer in a safe operating space, pushed beyond their bounds to an extent that will create long-term challenges for the planet’s population, according to a new analysis in Science. scim.ag/4kJwCxV