The smallest skeletons in the marine world observed in 3D by synchrotron techniques
Coccolithophores are microscopic marine algae that use carbon dioxide to grow and release carbon dioxide when they create their miniature calcite shells. Scientists have...
Aloe sanginalis, a new red Aloe from Somaliland
Aloe sanguinalis, or Somali Red Aloe, forms large, conspicuous clumps and has blood red sap. Its clumps can easily be spotted from the road,...
Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer, study finds
Exposure to glyphosate -- the world's most widely used, broad-spectrum herbicide and the primary ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup -- increases the risk of...
Tracking pollen with quantum dots
Most plant species on earth are reliant on insects for pollination, including more than 30% of the food crops we eat. With insects facing...
Diagnostic tool for detecting cryptosporidium
Using a small and inexpensive biosensor, researchers have developed a novel low-cost technique that quickly and accurately detects cryptosporidium contamination in water samples.
Satellite images reveal interconnected plumbing system that caused Bali volcano to erupt
A team of scientists has used satellite technology provided by the European Space Agency to uncover why the Agung volcano in Bali erupted in...
Sustainable electronics manufacturing breakthrough
Researchers are developing an eco-friendly, 3D printable solution for producing wireless Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensors that can be used and disposed of without contaminating the...
Scientists look to past to help identify fish threatened with local extinction
Marine scientists have developed a methodology to assess fish stocks that combines new data with archeological and historical records - some dating back to...
In disasters, Twitter influencers get out-tweeted
A first-of-its-kind study on Twitter use during 5 of the costliest US natural disasters offers potentially life-saving insights. The research finds that Twitter users...
In the squirrel world, prime real estate is determined by previous owner, study reveals
Researchers found that if a squirrel inherits territory from a male rather than a female, it will have about 1,300 more cones in its...
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