Old-growth trees more drought tolerant than younger ones, providing a buffer against climate change
A new analysis of more than 20,000 trees on five continents shows that old-growth trees are more drought tolerant than younger trees in the...
Tiny fish could unlock big gains in tackling global malnutrition
Small species such as herring, sardines and anchovies are the cheapest source of nutritious fish found in many low and middle-income countries, and are...
New and more detailed world map of antimicrobial resistance
There are large geographical differences in both how frequently resistant genes occur and in which types of bacteria the genes are found. This is...
Plants can adapt their lignin using ‘chemically encoding’ enzymes to face climate change
A new study shows how plants 'encode' specific chemistries of their lignin to grow tall and sustain climate changes: each plant cell uses different...
Fungi in sink drains act as ‘reservoirs for mold’
Sinks and P-traps are home to a surprising number of fungal organisms.
Two novel hydrogen production catalysts based on mineral gel and ‘crystalline-amorphous’ dual-phase nano-aluminium alloy
Clean hydrogen energy is a good alternative to fossil fuels and is critical for achieving carbon neutrality. Researchers around the world are looking for...
Experts present strategies to mitigate methane emissions in dairy cattle
Methane mitigation has been identified as essential for addressing climate change. Intensive research in the past decade has resulted in a better understanding of...
Biodiversity unbalanced as ice-free Antarctic areas grow
A study into the impact of global warming on the biodiversity of the Antarctic has identified how predicted expansion of ice-free areas will impact...
Flowers show their true colors
A plant common to Japan, Causonis japonica, is the first to show a newly discovered trait. Its flowers can change color depending on the...
Findings from 2,000-year-old Uluburun shipwreck reveal complex trade network
Using advanced geochemical analyses, a team of scientists has uncovered new answers to decades-old questions about trade of tin throughout Eurasia during the Late...
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