Secret of Australia’s volcanoes revealed
New research proposes a theory that explains not only Australia's volcanic coast, but provides a framework for other incidences of intraplate volcanism in China,...
Green chemistry creates coatings from nature
Organic chemists have developed a process that allows them to turn biomass into a high-quality coating using light, oxygen and UV light. This process...
COVID-19 spread increases when UV levels decrease
Natural variations in ultraviolet radiation influence the spread of COVID-19, but the influence is modest compared to preventive measures such as physical distancing, mask...
Carbon capture’s next top model
Creating accurate, detailed models is key to scaling up carbon capture technology. A recent article examines and compares the various modeling approaches for hollow...
Effects of organohalogen pollution are coded in gene expression profiles of Baltic salmon
Researchers have measured hepatic organohalogen (OHC) concentrations and gene expression profiles in Atlantic salmon collected from three areas in the Baltic Sea. The results...
Monitor groundwater along river corridors
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Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain may not deliver the desired outcomes for nature
England's proposed mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new developments might not deliver on promises to increase biodiversity, according to new research.
Infrastructure key to balancing climate and economic goals in developing countries
Developing nations have an opportunity to avoid long-term dependence on fossil fuel-burning infrastructure as they move toward economic stability, even if they are slow...
New study links cadmium to more severe flu, pneumonia infections
High levels of cadmium, a chemical found in cigarettes and in contaminated vegetables, are associated with higher death rates in patients with influenza or...
Babbler bird falls into climate change trap
Animals can fall into an 'ecological trap' by altering their behavior in the 'wrong direction' in response to climate change, researchers say.
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