A safer, greener way to make solar cells: Toxic solvent replaced

Scientists have found a way to replace the toxic, unsustainable solvents currently needed to make the next generation of solar technology - printed carbon...

Tree species diversity is no protection against bark beetle infestation

An ecologist investigates pest infestation in forests with mixed and monoculture tree stands.

White shark population is small but healthy off the coast of Central California

The population of white sharks that call the Central California coast their primary home is holding steady at about 300 animals and shows some...

What causes pools below waterfalls to periodically fill with sediment?

Deep pools below waterfalls are popular recreational swimming spots, but sometimes they can be partially or completely filled with sediment. New research showed how...

New role for strange organisms in ocean food web

Researchers have more insight into salps -- a strange sea creature found in oceans around the world -- and what their presence means for...

Study on bizarre rodent genetics solves a mystery and reveals another

Researchers uncover what one co-author describes as 'the weirdest sex chromosome system known to science': an unassuming vole species whose X and Y chromosomes...

Envisioning safer cities with AI

Researchers developed a suite of AI tools that can automatically identify characteristics of every buildings in a city and compute the risks they would...

Scientists take a bite out of solar efficiency challenge with sandwich model

Research has revealed the structure of 2D perovskite thin films resembles a sandwich containing layers beneficial for generating electricity more efficiently in photovoltaics.

Groundwater monitoring with seismic instruments

How can we determine how empty or full the soil reservoir is in areas that are difficult to access? Researchers have now demonstrated an...

High levels of contaminants in killer whales

Little is known concerning environmental contaminants in predators at the top of a food chain. A study has demonstrated that new types of brominated...

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