Can clay capture carbon dioxide?
Scientists have been using powerful computer models combined with laboratory experiments to study how a kind of clay can soak up carbon dioxide and...
Progress toward fast-charging lithium-metal batteries
Engineers report progress toward lithium-metal batteries that charge fast -- as fast as an hour. This fast charging is thanks to lithium metal crystals...
The cod population off the coast of Sweden is not extinct
Through DNA analyses, researchers have identified that there are still juvenile coastal cod off the west coast of Sweden. However, it is still difficult...
Fighting climate change: Ruthenium complexes for carbon dioxide reduction to valuable chemicals
Excessive use of fossil fuels leads to undesired carbon dioxide (CO2) generation, accelerating climate change. One way to tackle this is by converting CO2...
Beyond lithium: A promising cathode material for magnesium rechargeable batteries
Magnesium is a promising candidate as an energy carrier for next-generation batteries. However, the cycling performance and capacity of magnesium batteries need to improve...
How giants became dwarfs
In certain Lake Tanganyika cichlids breeding in empty snail shells, there are two extreme sizes of males: giants and dwarfs. Researchers have analyzed the...
Endangered Bahamas bird may be lost from island following hurricane
The endangered Bahama Warbler may be surviving on just one island following Hurricane Dorian's devastation in 2019, according to researchers. A new study shows...
Exact magma locations may improve volcanic eruption forecasts
Cornell University researchers have unearthed precise, microscopic clues to where magma is stored, offering a way to better assess the risk of volcanic eruptions.
Roads, pet dogs and more may pose hidden threat to Africa’s primates
Simple solutions, such as not leaving out food at night, could help to protect non-human primates in Sub-Saharan Africa -- some of which are...
Trained dogs can sniff out a deadly deer disease
A study has demonstrated that pet dogs could be trained to sniff out chronic wasting disease, a deadly ailment that affects deer. The proof-of-concept...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
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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