‘No solid evidence’ for biopesticide-diarrhea link
A report commissioned by EU food regulators wrongly linked a highly effective biopesticide with diarrhea in humans, an expert says.
Global hotspots for potential water conflict identified
More than 1,400 new dams or water diversion projects are planned or already under construction, fueling the potential for increased water conflict between some...
Key to speeding up carbon sequestration discovered
The slow part of a chemical reaction that allows carbon to be sequestered in the ocean has now been identified by researchers, who have...
Amphibians can become tolerant to pesticides, but at a cost
Amphibians can develop tolerance to pesticides, but this tolerance can lead to increased susceptibility to parasites, according to new research.
Hundred-year-old law on fluid flow overturned by research
Engineers have dispelled a 100-year-old scientific law used to describe how fluid flows through rocks. The discovery could lead to a range of improvements...
Invasive plant species can enhance coastal ecosystems
Invasive plant species like seaweed can provide vital ecosystem functions in coastal areas where native habitats such as salt marshes and oyster reefs have...
What makes red algae so different and why should we care?
The red algae called Porphyra and its ancestors have thrived for millions of years in the harsh habitat of the intertidal zone -- exposed...
Rooftop concentrating photovoltaics win big over silicon in outdoor testing
A concentrating photovoltaic system with embedded microtracking can produce over 50 percent more energy per day than standard silicon solar cells in a head-to-head...
Nanomaterial helps store solar energy: Efficiently and inexpensively
Since solar and wind energy is not always available, it will only contribute significantly to meeting energy demands once a reliable storage method has...
Why Tyrannosaurus was a slow runner and why the largest are not always the...
No other animal on land is faster than a cheetah – the elephant is indeed larger, but slower. For small to medium-sized animals, larger...