Researchers identify behavioral adaptations that may help Antarctic fishes adapt to warming Southern Ocean
Scientists describe how Antarctic fishes with and without hemoglobin react to acute thermal stress. The responses may help the fish withstand the impacts of...
Efficient organic solar cells processed from green solvents
A small guest molecule in the right place makes it possible to produce energy-efficient organic solar cells using eco-friendly solvents. A record efficiency over...
A rocky fate for greenhouse gases
Researchers use synchrotron X-ray total scattering and quantum computer simulations to model the crystal structure of amorphous magnesium carbonate as a function of temperature....
Method to reveal undesired biological effects of chemicals
How do pollutants and other chemicals that we are exposed to affect our health? Researchers have applied a method to identify the proteins in...
Forests offer minimal protection against major flood events
New research examining whether forests can mitigate flood risk suggests they may offer less protection against major events than had been hoped. Although the...
Jaws of defeat: Anglers’ emotions toward shark depredation is key to conservation
In a broad-scale study researchers quantified the emotional and behavioral responses to shark depredation in recreational fisheries. The study found that anglers, and especially...
From ambition to biodiversity action: Time to hold actors accountable
To achieve global goals for biodiversity conservation, national level implementation must be significantly improved. National policy instruments need to precisely define effective actions and...
Accelerated renewables-based electrification paves the way for a post-fossil future
Cost-slashing innovations are underway in the electric power sector and could give electricity the lead over fossil-based combustion fuels in the world's energy supply...
Living walls can reduce heat lost from buildings by over 30%
Retrofitting existing masonry cavity walled buildings with a green or living wall could be a game-changer in helping countries achieve net-zero commitments.
Himalayan bats are functionally less diverse at high than at lower elevations, but show...
Million years of evolution have produced a dazzling variety of species, each uniquely adapted to its environment. A straightforward way to measuring biodiversity is...
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