Earth Sciences
Treating wastewater with alkaline minerals can improve CO₂ removal and storage
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies use a wide range of techniques to capture CO2 from the air and store it durably, offering a frontier solution for counteracting the increasing levels of the greenhouse gas in our environment. ...
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Glaciers are melting faster than ever, threatening biodiversity and ecosystem stability worldwide
The retreat of the planet's glaciers is one of the most visible and dramatic indicators of the far-reaching impact of climate change on the world's ecosystems.
Earth Sciences
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Oyster fossils shatter myth of weak seasonality in greenhouse climate
An international research team studying fossilized oyster shells has revealed substantial annual temperature variation in sea water during the Early Cretaceous. The finding overturns the assumption that Earth's greenhouse ...
Earth Sciences
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Jumping genes accelerate bacterial evolution in the laboratory
The genome structure—how genes are organized within DNA sequences in an organism—is fundamental to the processes and functions of organisms.
Evolution
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First study of its kind sheds light on pregnancy in the Viking Age
Viking experts from the Universities of Nottingham and Leicester have examined pregnancy in the Viking Age and discovered that pregnant women were depicted in art and literature with martial gear, and newborns were born into ...
Archaeology
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Photoresponsive cages show promise for tunable supramolecular electronics
In a recent study that merges supramolecular chemistry and molecular electronics, a research team has demonstrated how supramolecular porphyrin-based cages can enable tunable photoresponsive charge transport (CT) behaviors ...
Nanophysics
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Golf course proximity linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk
Barrow Neurological Institute and Mayo Clinic-led researchers report an association between living near golf courses and increased Parkinson's disease (PD) risk in a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall
The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country's median age is 38.9, which is nearly a decade older than it was in 1980. And the number of adults older than 65 is expected to balloon from ...
Consumer & Gadgets
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Robotic hand uses compliant materials to grasp objects with human-like dexterity
A robotic hand developed at EPFL can pick up 24 different objects with human-like movements that emerge spontaneously, thanks to compliant materials and structures rather than programming.
Robotics
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Simulating MEMS Devices: 4 Case Studies
Multiphysics simulation is being used to develop MEMS devices.
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Guided by Mom: How maternal feedback shapes vocal development in wild bat pups
Just as human infants rely on their environment and social interactions to acquire speech, bat pups depend on their social environment for vocal learning. New research reveals that in the bat species Saccopteryx bilineata, ...
Plants & Animals
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Bacterial immune system uses filament formation to disrupt viral invaders
A joint research team from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Beijing Institute of Technology has uncovered a pivotal mechanism by which bacteria defend themselves against viral infection.
Cell & Microbiology
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Astronomers detect eleven new active galactic nuclei
Using the Spektr-RG (SRG) space observatory, astronomers from the Russian Academy of Sciences have investigated dozens of X-ray sources in all-sky surveys, which resulted in the detection of 11 new active galactic nuclei. ...
Collective memory loss in herring results in 800 km shift in spawning grounds
Researchers led by the Institute of Marine Research in Norway report an 800 km poleward shift in the spawning grounds of Norwegian spring-spawning herring (NSS herring) following a loss of collective migration memory among ...
Paleontologists identify 12 new dinosaur teeth in China's Nenjiang Formation
A recent study by Keifeng Yu and his colleagues, published in Acta Geologica Sinica, describes the discovery and identification of 12 new dinosaur teeth from the Upper Cretaceous Nenjiang Formation. The Cretaceous dinosaurs ...
Distinct neuron populations in the hypothalamus encode states associated with predator-related threats
The ability to detect imminent threats and execute behaviors aimed at protecting oneself, such as hiding, running away or defending oneself, is central to the survival of most animal species. A region of the mammalian brain ...
Hidden hydrogen: Earth's crust holds clues to untapped clean energy source
In the modern world, a reliable supply of hydrogen gas is vital for the function of society. Fertilizer produced from hydrogen contributes to the food supply of half the global population, and hydrogen is also a key energy ...
Earth Sciences
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New study sheds light on health differences between sexes
The results of an international study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London's Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI) shed new light on the underlying biological mechanisms which cause ...
Genetics
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Scientists in Mexico develop tortilla for people with no fridge
Peering through a microscope, food scientist Raquel Gomez studies microorganisms that add nutrients and preserve tortillas for several weeks without refrigerators—a luxury in impoverished Mexican communities.
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Scientists film the heart forming in 3D earlier than ever before
Researchers at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute have, for the first time, identified the origin of cardiac cells using 3D images of a heart forming in real-time, inside a living mouse embryo.
Cardiology
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Echidna microbiome changes while moms nurse puggle, research reveals
Research from the University of Adelaide shows microbial communities in echidna pseudo-pouches undergo dramatic changes while the animal is lactating, which could help in creating an environment for their young, known as ...
Galileo satellite GSAT0104 retires after 12 years of navigation service
On 12 March 2013, Galileo satellite GSAT0104, alongside its fellow In-Orbit Validation (IOV) satellites, made history by enabling the first position fix by Europe's independent satellite navigation system Galileo. Now, after ...
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider turned lead into gold—by accident
Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold. Today, we know that lead and gold are different elements, and no amount of chemistry can turn one into the other.
Feeding cows seaweed reduces methane emissions, but does it make economic sense?
As they digest grass and hay, cows produce significant amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas. In the quest to identify an alternative livestock feed, seaweed has emerged as a promising contender.
Viking pregnancy was deeply political, new study indicates
Pregnant women wielding swords and wearing martial helmets, fetuses set to avenge their fathers—and a harsh world where not all newborns were born free or given burial.
Free food and beer are common perks for hospitality workers—but are they masking unfairness?
For cafe and restaurant workers, getting a free drink or meal at the end of a long shift might feel like a well-deserved reward. But could such perks—common across the industry—be masking deeper issues?
How the weather got 'stuck' over the UK—and produced an unusually dry and warm spring
A "blocking" weather system lingering high above the UK has produced one of the driest, warmest and brightest starts to spring on record.
How influencers can tip the markets
Social media influencers, especially those with massive followings, can move a company's stock price even though they have no expertise in the financial markets, researchers have warned.
The 'extroverted' north and 'introverted' south: How climate and culture influence Iranian architecture
The architecture of northern Iran exhibits an extroverted quality. Buildings are designed to let in the sounds of rain, birds and rustling trees, as well as scents of nature.
Research finds companies with LGBTQ+ board members outperform peers
Fortune 500 companies with LGBTQ+ board members outperform peers in both financial and non-financial metrics, according to research from Northeastern University. The findings are published in the journal Human Resource Management.
Researcher encourages social workers and students to influence federal public policy through the regulatory process
Social workers and students should always make their voices heard, but particularly during this tumultuous period for federal rulemaking, says Kathryn Libal, UConn social work and human rights professor and director of the ...
Sphalerite: A treasure trove of critical elements
Sphalerite is a very cool mineral. It is a beautiful, complex and diverse zinc sulfide (ZnS) mineral that also hosts a treasure trove of other critical elements. These include manganese, cadmium, mercury, indium, thallium, ...
Non-toxic weed control to boost crop production
A non-toxic, environmentally friendly method of controlling weeds and pests in horticultural crops that has already proved successful in the United States and Europe will now be tested in Australia through a project led by ...
A forward-looking approach to climate disaster preparation
Vulnerable communities in the Southeastern United States must look to the future, not the past, to prepare for climate disasters, according to researchers at the Feinstein International Center, located at Tufts University's ...
New framework redefines how we understand and manage chronic heat
Researchers at the University of Miami are providing improved insights into how extreme heat should be defined and addressed. The findings were published in an article titled "Where heat does not come in waves: A framework ...
NASA's PUNCH catches first rainbow and other new images
As instrument commissioning and calibration checks continue for NASA's newly launched PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, its four spacecraft continue to deliver new images—including its first ...
North American boreal forest holds 31% more trees than thought
Ever wonder how many trees stand tall in North America's vast boreal forest? A new University of Alberta study has the answer, and it could benefit climate mitigation. The work is published in the journal Ecography.
Philippine volcano briefly erupts, belching ash plume into the sky
A restive volcano in central Philippines briefly erupted Tuesday, spewing a 4.5-kilometer (2.8-mile) ash plume and debris into the sky as its rumblings were heard nearby.
Tracing the moon's geological history with LUGO
Some parts of the moon are more interesting than others, especially when searching for future places for humans to land and work. There are also some parts of the moon about which we know less than others, such as the Irregular ...
Big data for big farming: How 5G and the metaverse are changing agriculture
A review of digital technologies in the International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology suggests that integration of mobile, 5G, wireless and the so-called metaverse could be a turning point in global ...
