Zeolites’ isotopes defy nature
Researchers have analyzed ancient zeolite specimens collected from the edges of East Iceland to discover that zeolites separate calcium isotopes in a wholly unexpected...
Abundance of microscopic paint flakes in the North Atlantic
Flakes of paint could be one of the most abundant type of microplastic particles in the ocean, new research has suggested. Through a range...
Smoggier skies, lower scores? A Brazilian study examines the effects of air pollution on...
A new study looks at the causal relationship between outdoor air pollution levels on nationwide university entry examination day and students' cognitive performance in...
Genetic analysis reveals differences in mate choice between wild and hatchery coho salmon
A new study of the genetic profiles of wild and hatchery coho salmon demonstrates important distinctions in how the two types of fish form...
Record-breaking Texas drought more severe than previously thought
In 2011, Texas experienced one of its worst droughts ever. The dry, parched conditions caused over $7 billion in crop and livestock losses, sparked...
Feather phenomenon: Radar indicates stronger hurricanes trap, transport more birds
Whether birds get caged in the eye of a hurricane may depend on the intensity and totality of the chaos beyond the calm, says...
Protecting the ozone layer is delivering vast health benefits
An international agreement to protect the ozone layer is expected to prevent 443 million cases of skin cancer and 63 million cataract cases for...
How ‘ice needles’ weave patterns of stones in frozen landscapes
Experiments and modeling work offers new insights into the striking patterns of repeating stones seen in frost-prone landscapes.
Earth’s ‘solid’ inner core may contain both mushy and hard iron
New research suggests that Earth's 'solid' inner core is, in fact, endowed with a range of liquid, soft, and hard structures which vary across...
Catalysts found to convert carbon dioxide to fuel
The goal of tackling global warming by turning carbon dioxide into fuel could be one step closer with researchers using a supercomputer to identify...




















