Climate change is making plants more vulnerable to disease. New research could help them...
When heat waves hit, they don't just take a toll on people -- plants suffer too. That's because when temperatures rise, certain plant defenses...
Destruction and recovery of kelp forests driven by changes in sea urchin behavior
A dramatic outbreak of kelp-eating sea urchins along the Central Coast of California in 2014, leading to a significant reduction in the region's kelp...
Life in Earth’s interior as productive as in some ocean waters
Microorganisms in aquifers deep below the earth's surface produce similar amounts of biomass as those in some marine waters. Applying a unique, ultra-sensitive measurement...
Exercise-induced central fatigue — low oxygen supply clouds judgment
Research on the effects of exercise in low-oxygen environments on the brain demonstrated that cognitive performance worsens when lower-than-usual amounts of oxygen are carried...
New study investigates the microbiomes of dogs around the world
In a new study, researchers have sampled the fecal microbiomes across diverse geographical populations of dogs to better understand what they look like around...
Chemical risk assessment not up to par, researchers say
The current system of chemical risk assessment is inadequate and underestimates levels of flame retardants and other pollutants needed to cause harmful health effects,...
Chemicals in Fairbanks winter air
A chemical compound discovered in 2019 in Fairbanks' wintertime air accounts for a significant portion of the community's fine particulate pollution, according to new research that...
Strategies beyond recycling to bolster circular economy for solar and battery technologies
In a new comprehensive literature review, researchers have discovered that alternatives to recycling may have untapped potential to build an effective circular economy for...
New biobatteries use bacterial interactions to generate power for weeks
Researchers have developed a 'plug-and-play' biobattery that lasts for weeks at a time and can be stacked to improve output voltage and current.
Tadpoles undergo surprising number of vision changes when becoming frogs
Tadpoles see well underwater, but what happens when they become frogs and live primarily on land? Researchers, curious about the answer, found the eyes...
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