Study urges global-change researchers to embrace variability
A new review article presents evidence that argues for a more nuanced approach to the design of global-change experiments -- one that acknowledges and...
Microbial ecosystem at Laguna La Brava may contain novel microorganisms
An investigation of the microbial environment at Laguna La Brava in Chile may suggest that novel microorganisms might be at work in the absence...
Are petite poplars the future of biofuels? Studies say yes
Scientists are trying to make poplar a viable competitor in the biofuels market by testing the production of younger poplar trees that could be...
Cyanobacterial studies examine cellular structure during nitrogen starvation
Researchers are using neutrons to study what happens when cyanobacteria cell samples are starved for nitrogen. They are especially interested in how this process...
Genome of wheat ancestor sequenced
Sequencing the bread wheat genome has long been considered an almost insurmountable task, due to its enormous size and complexity. Now, scientists have come...
Pacific Island countries could lose 50 — 80% of fish in local waters under...
Many Pacific Island nations will lose 50 to 80 percent of marine species in their waters by the end of the 21st century if...
Structure and origins of glacial polish on Yosemite’s rocks
The glaciers that carved Yosemite Valley left highly polished surfaces on many of the region's rock formations. These smooth, shiny surfaces, known as glacial...
Ionic ‘solar cell’ could provide on-demand water desalination
Modern solar cells, which use energy from light to generate electrons and holes that are then transported out of semiconducting materials, have existed for...
Pine and poplar wood improve sunlight-driven water purification
Engineers have found that porous types of wood from trees like poplar and pine can greatly increase the efficiency of water-to-steam conversion under sunlight....
How a tiny sea animal feeds itself, and the ocean
Dime-sized ocean organisms thought to graze on any particles in their path are actually picky eaters, and their food-filtering process may be vital to...
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