Evolutionary origin of termite gut microbiome revealed
Researchers have shown that the bacterial communities in termite guts came about through both inheritance and transfer between colonies.
New treatment strategies for chronic kidney disease from the animal kingdom
Biomimetics offers an innovative approach to solving human problems by imitating strategies found in nature. Medical research could also benefit from biomimetics as scientists...
Fungal enzymes could hold secret to making renewable energy from wood
Researchers have discovered a set of enzymes found in fungi that are capable of breaking down one of the main components of wood. The...
High levels of microplastics found in Northwest Atlantic fish
A new study finds 73 percent of mesopelagic fish caught in the Northwest Atlantic had microplastics in their stomachs -- one of the highest...
Even without the clean power plan, US can achieve Paris Agreement emissions reductions
Researchers have calculated that the US can meet -- or even beat -- the near-term carbon dioxide emission reductions required by the United Nations...
Soft tissue fossil clues could help search for ancient life on Earth and other...
Fossils that preserve entire organisms (including both hard and soft body parts) are critical to our understanding of evolution and ancient life on Earth....
Birds and beans: Study shows best coffee for bird diversity
It's an age-old debate for coffee lovers. Which is better: Arabica beans with their sweeter, softer taste, or the bold, deep flavor of Robusta...
Rapid pollution increases may be as harmful to the heart as absolute levels
Rapid increases in pollution may be as harmful to the heart as sustained high levels, according to new research. The authors urgently call for...
Student research team accelerates snow melt with ‘Melt Mat’
Snow storms often leave behind reminders of their presence for days - sometimes weeks - after warmer and sunnier weather returns. Snowbanks, often created...
Genetics makes Asians, Europeans susceptible to dengue shock syndrome
As globalization and climate change spread tropical diseases around the globe, not all populations are equally susceptible to infection. Gene variants common in people...
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