Parasitic plants use stolen genes to make them better parasites
Some parasitic plants steal genetic material from their host plants and use the stolen genes to more effectively siphon off the host's nutrients. A...
Nunavik Inuit are genetically unique
A new study has found that an Inuit population in Canada's Arctic are genetically distinct from any known group, and certain genetic variants are...
Robots roaming in Antarctic waters reveal why Ross Ice Shelf melts rapidly in summer
A new study reveals how local factors influence the Ross Ice Shelf's stability, refining predictions of how it will change and influence sea rise...
Plants defend against insects by inducing ‘leaky gut syndrome’
Plants may induce 'leaky gut syndrome' -- permeability of the gut lining -- in insects as part of a multipronged strategy for protecting themselves...
Vampire algae killer’s genetic diversity poses threat to biofuels
New DNA analysis has revealed surprising genetic diversity in a bacterium that poses a persistent threat to the algae biofuels industry. With the evocative...
Americans are drilling deeper than ever for fresh water
A new study shows Americans are drilling deeper than ever for fresh water.
Lots of lead in the water? Maybe manganese is to blame
In the right environment, a harmless mineral can do a lot to change the composition of the drinking water that flows through lead pipes....
Airborne lidar system poised to improve accuracy of climate change models
Researchers have developed a laser-based system that can be used for airborne measurement of important atmospheric gases with unprecedented accuracy and resolution. The ability...
More sensitive climates are more variable climates
A decade without any global warming is more likely to happen if the climate is more sensitive to carbon dioxide emissions, new research has...
Phthalate MEHP and cardiac arrhythmias
A new study examines the potential role plastic exposure, akin to exposure in a medical setting, has on heart rhythm disruptions.
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