New research lifts the clouds on land clearing and biodiversity loss
A new mathematical model has been developed to uncover land clearing when satellite imagery is obstructed by clouds.
Wildfire changes songbird plumage and testosterone
Following habitat-destroying wildfires, researchers found many male red-backed fairywrens failed to molt into their ornamental plumage, making them less attractive to potential mates. They...
Securing decent living standards for all while reducing global energy use
Fundamental changes in our economies are required to secure decent living standards for all in the struggle against climate breakdown, according to new research.
This 5,000-year-old man had the earliest known strain of plague
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To understand the future of hurricanes, look to the past
New research highlights the importance of understanding sea surface temperatures patterns in predicting future hurricane frequency.
Paving the way to artificial photosynthesis — effect of doping on the photocatalyst SrTiO3
While the material strontium titanate (SrTiO3) has shown immense potential as a photocatalyst in solar energy conversion, it is unclear whether chemical defects can...
Speedy nanorobots could someday clean up soil and water, deliver drugs
Researchers have discovered that minuscule, self-propelled particles called 'nanoswimmers' can escape from mazes as much as 20 times faster than other, passive particles, paving...
Hot nights confuse circadian clocks in rice, hurting crop yields
Rising nighttime temperatures are curbing crop yields for rice, and new research moves us closer to understanding why. The study found that warmer nights...
Female fruit flies suppressed: Potential to make pests plummet
Pest populations plummet in lab experiments as technique using genetically modified fruit flies works more effectively than expected.
New 2D alloy combines five metals, breaks down CO2
A new, two-dimensional material has been synthesized to act as a catalyst for reducing CO2, into CO, with potential applications in environmental remediation.
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