Transformation of graphite into hexagonal diamond documented
A team of researchers has for the first time observed and recorded the creation of hexagonal diamond under shock compression, revealing crucial details about...
Physics explains protein unpredictability
Scientists theorized that they could manipulate a protein one mutation at a time and predict its evolution. They sought to prove it. And failed....
Molybdenum in Wisconsin wells not from coal ash
Natural causes, not leaching coal ash, are to blame for high levels of molybdenum in drinking water wells in southeastern Wisconsin, a study finds....
Versatile marine bacteria could be an influence on global warming, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered that a 'rare' type of marine bacteria is much more widespread than previously thought -- and possesses a remarkable metabolism that...
New Greenland maps show more glaciers at risk
New maps of Greenland's coastal seafloor and bedrock beneath its massive ice sheet show that two to four times as many coastal glaciers are...
New analysis shows Brazil slows deforestation with land registration program
Brazil's environmental land registration program has been successful in slowing down the rate of deforestation on private land, according to a new study.
Citizen science may boost engagement and understanding in undergraduate biology classes
Citizen science projects, such as ClimateWatch, can boost engagement in undergraduate courses, according to a new study.
Can corals adapt to climate change?
Cool-water corals can adapt to a slightly warmer ocean, but only if global greenhouse gas emissions are reduced, a study has found. Some corals...
Winners and losers of forest fragmentation
Breaking up the rainforest into small, isolated patches is forcing more species to live at the forest edge and putting those that are dependent...
Mapping the microbiome of … everything
In the Earth Microbiome Project, an extensive global team has collected more than 27,000 samples from numerous, diverse environments around the globe. They analyzed...
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