New insights into fermentation enzyme will lower the chemical industry’s carbon footprint
Researchers have determined the atom-by-atom structure of the fermentation enzyme phosphoketolase by cryogenic electron microscopy. They identified details that were mistakenly characterized by X-ray...
Neural network model helps predict site-specific impacts of earthquakes
In disaster mitigation planning for future large earthquakes, seismic ground motion predictions are a crucial part of early warning systems. The way the ground...
With dwindling water supplies, the timing of rainfall matters
A new study shows it's not how much extra water you give your plants, but when you give it that counts. Researchers observed that...
Changes in vegetation shaped global temperatures over last 10,000 years
Follow the pollen. Records from past plant life tell the real story of global temperatures. Warmer temperatures brought plants -- and then came even...
Rain, floods and green infrastructure: Are cities mitigating the hazards equitably?
New research combines demographic data with the distribution of GI and geographic areas prone to rainwater flooding in Portland, Phoenix and Atlanta and asks...
US Nationwide maps of bird species can help protect biodiversity
Researchers have developed the maps at a fine-enough resolution to help conservation managers focus their efforts where they are most likely to help birds...
Methane from waste should not be wasted: Exploring landfill ecosystems
Scientists explore microbial communities flourishing in leachate, a liquid percolating through solid waste in a landfill. They find that the composition and behavior of...
Lost South American wildflower named ‘extinctus’ rediscovered (but still endangered)
This South American wildflower was presumed extinct -- to the point that its official scientific name is Gasteranthus extinctus. But now, scientists are reporting...
Light amplification accelerates chemical reactions in aerosols
Aerosols in the atmosphere react to incident sunlight. This light is amplified in the interior of the aerosol droplets and particles, accelerating reactions. Researchers...
Declining nitrogen availability found in our nitrogen-rich world
Following years of attention to surplus nitrogen in the environment, our evolving understanding has led to new concerns about nitrogen insufficiency in areas of...
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