A topical gel to protect farmers from lethal effects of pesticides
Researchers have developed a nucleophilic polymer, which formulated into a topical gel can be applied on the skin before spraying of pesticides.
New water simulation captures small details even in large scenes
When designers select a method for simulating water and waves, they have to choose either fast computation or realistic effects; state-of-the-art methods are only...
Hidden order in windswept sand
Researchers have analyzed an extensive collection of sand samples from so-called megaripple fields around the world and gained new insights into the composition of...
Solution to Ice Age ocean chemistry puzzle
New research into the chemistry of the oceans during ice ages is helping to solve a puzzle that has engaged scientists for more than...
Protecting ‘high carbon’ rainforest areas also protects threatened wildlife
Protecting 'high carbon' rainforest areas also protects threatened wildlife.
Crop competition as a weed control strategy
A new study points to the formidable weed control challenges faced by growers today. Weeds have developed resistance to many existing herbicide options, and...
Individual climate models may not provide the complete picture
Equilibrium climate sensitivity -- how sensitive the Earth's climate is to changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide -- may be underestimated in individual climate models,...
Love-hate relationship of solvent and water leads to better biomass breakup
Scientists have used neutron scattering and supercomputing to better understand how an organic solvent and water work together to break down plant biomass, creating...
From atoms to materials: Algorithmic breakthrough unlocks path to sustainable technologies
New research could signal a step change in the quest to design the new materials that are needed to meet the challenge of net...
Close connection between deep currents and climate
The Labrador Sea in the northwestern Atlantic is one of the key regions of the global ocean circulation. Scientists have been operating an array...
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The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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