A Tongan volcano plume produced the most intense lightning rates ever detected
New research showed that the plume emitted by the Hunga Volcano eruption in 2022 created the highest lightning flash rates ever recorded on Earth,...
Clean, sustainable fuels made ‘from thin air’ and plastic waste
Researchers have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes -- or even directly from the air -- and transformed into clean,...
Researchers want drivers to see clearly on the road
Every year, sun glare contributes to around 3,000 crashes in the United States. Researchers are helping to mitigate this problem by examining what drivers...
To boost supply chains, scientists are looking at ways to recover valuable materials from...
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Study shows ancient Alaskans were freshwater fishers
A scientific team has discovered the earliest-known evidence of freshwater fishing by ancient people in the Americas. The research offers a glimpse at how...
From cross to self-pollination
Biologists provide evidence for an alternative genetic mechanism that can lead to plants becoming self-pollinators.
How fungus farming ants keep their gardens healthy
'Weed early and often' is the key to a productive garden. Interestingly, certain species of ants are also avid gardeners, a practice they've refined...
Fossil study sheds light on famous spirals found in nature
A 3D model of a 407-million-year-old plant fossil has overturned thinking on the evolution of leaves. The research has also led to fresh insights...
When is migration successful adaptation to climate change?
A new study has put forward three criteria for evaluating the success of migration as adaptation in the face of climate change: well-being, equity...
Navigating underground with cosmic-ray muons
Superfast, subatomic-sized particles called muons have been used to wirelessly navigate underground in a reportedly world first. By using muon-detecting ground stations synchronized with...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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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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