North Atlantic Oscillation synchronizes tree reproduction across Europe
Research has found a strong correlation between the North Atlantic Oscillation and synchronized tree reproduction across Europe, supporting the idea that this phenomenon plays...
Panning for silver in laundry wastewater
Silver nanoparticles are being used in clothing for their anti-odor abilities but some of this silver comes off when the clothes are laundered. The...
New catalyst meets challenge of cleaning exhaust from modern engines
As cars become more fuel-efficient, less heat is wasted in the exhaust, which makes it harder to clean up the pollutants being emitted. Researchers...
Conflict between farmers and livestock predators
A new study conducted in South Africa has found that black-backed jackals, a similar species to coyotes and dingoes, prefer to eat livestock rather...
Secrets of ancient Egypt may spark better fuel cells for tomorrow’s cars
To make modern-day fuel cells less expensive and more powerful, a team of chemical engineers has drawn inspiration from the ancient Egyptian tradition of...
Climate change may favor large plant eaters over small competitors
In the drive to survive changing climates, larger herbivores may fare slightly better than their smaller competitors, according to new research.
Scientists simulate the climate of Game of Thrones
Winter is coming ... as anyone who watches the hit TV series, Game of Thrones, knows. Some even have their own theories for what...
A functional genomics database for plant microbiome studies
Most of the interaction between microbes and plants occurs at the interface between the roots and soil. Biologists have isolated novel bacteria from plant...
Tiny red animals dart in the dark under the ice of a frozen Quebec...
In a frozen lake in Quebec, tiny red creatures zip about under the ice. Biologists report the discovery of active, unusually red, life in...
Paving the way for a non-electric battery to store solar energy
Materials chemists have been trying for years to make a battery that can store solar energy in chemical bonds rather than electrons, releasing the...
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