Biodiversity amid climate change
Fewer parasites in U.S. waters might be seen by many as a good thing, but a biologist says the trend signals potential danger for...
Spotted lanternfly spreads by hitching a ride with humans
Researchers have found that the spread of the spotted lanternfly population is largely due to human-mediated dispersal via transportation. In other words, these expert...
In hot water: Ocean warming impacts growth, metabolic rate and gene activity of newly...
Future ocean warming and marine heatwaves could impact the growth and development of clownfish during their earliest life stages, suggests a new study.
Scientists use tardigrade proteins for human health breakthrough
Natural and engineered versions of tardigrade proteins can be used to stabilize an important pharmaceutical used to treat people with hemophilia and other conditions...
Recycling: Researchers separate cotton from polyester in blended fabric
Researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes -- nature's tools for speeding chemical reactions. Ultimately, they hope their findings...
Jellyfish size might influence their nutritional value
Researchers confirmed what was already known: jellyfish eat bigger prey as they grow, which means they also occupy a higher position in the food...
Genome research: Origin and evolution of vine
Cultivation and growth of grapevines have strongly influenced European civilizations, but where the grapevine comes from and how it has spread across the globe...
‘Green’ hydrogen: How photoelectrochemical water splitting may become competitive
Sunlight can be used to produce green hydrogen directly from water in photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells. So far, most systems based on this 'direct approach'...
How do we make farming better for the planet? Ask women
A study used video games to test ways of balancing agriculture and conservation -- and found getting more women involved in decision-making may boost...
Inbreeding contributes to decline of endangered killer whales
The small size and isolation of the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales in the Pacific Northwest have led to high levels of...
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