Faster than we thought: Sulfurization of organic material
Processes that were thought to take tens of thousands of years can happen in hours, according to new research. And that may change our...
Biomechanics of chewing depend more on animal size, not diet
Researchers report that the jaw joint bone, the center around which chewing activity revolves (literally), appears to have evolved based more on an animal's...
Injection wells can induce earthquakes miles away from the well
A study of earthquakes induced by injecting fluids deep underground has revealed surprising patterns, suggesting that current recommendations for hydraulic fracturing, wastewater disposal, and...
Most land-based ecosystems worldwide risk ‘major transformation’ due to climate change
Without dramatic reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions, most of the planet's land-based ecosystems -- from its forests and grasslands to the deserts and tundra --...
Climate change projected to boost insect activity and crop loss, researchers say
Scientists report that insect activity in today's temperate, crop-growing regions will rise along with temperatures. Researchers project that this activity, in turn, will boost...
Aspen is making a comeback in and around Yellowstone National Park, because of predators
The reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park is tied to the recovery of aspen in areas around the park.
Guiding flight: The fruit fly’s celestial compass
Fruit flies use the sun to avoid flying in circles, according to new research.
Catalyst advance could lead to economical fuel cells
Researchers have developed a new way to make low-cost, single-atom catalysts for fuel cells -- an advance that could make important clean energy technology...
Mapping trees can help count endangered lemurs
Putting a figure on the number of endangered lemurs left in the wild isn't easy, but researchers say one clue might help: the plants...
Introducing high-performance non-fullerene organic solar cells
An team of researchers has introduced a novel method that can solve issues associated with the thickness of the photoactive layers in OSCs.
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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