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A novel approach to geochemical measurements helps scientists reconstruct the past intensity of the methane seeps in the Arctic Ocean. Recent studies show that...
Novel chemistry could protect crops from fungal disease
Exeter researchers have discovered a novel chemistry to protect our crops from fungal disease.
Double-walled nanotubes have electro-optical advantages
Theorists find that flexoelectric effects in double-walled carbon nanotubes could be highly useful for photovoltaic applications.
Seafloor of Fram Strait is a sink for microplastic from Arctic and North Atlantic...
Working in the Arctic Fram Strait, scientists have found microplastic throughout the water column with particularly high concentrations at the ocean floor.
Scientists predict the size of plastics animals can eat
A team of scientists has, for the first time, developed a way of predicting the size of plastics different animals are likely to ingest.
Animals keep viruses in the sea in balance
A variety of sea animals can take up virus particles while filtering seawater for oxygen and food. Sponges are particularly efficient.
Disasters can affect cervical cancer screening for years
Screening is important for the early detection of cervical cancer, but rates were significantly affected, in some areas for years, following a devastating earthquake...
Highly efficient and stable double layer solar cell developed
A research team has developed a new type of solar cell that can both withstand environmental hazards and is 26.7% efficient in power conversion.
Control of anthropogenic atmospheric emissions can improve water quality in seas
A new research highlighted the importance of reducing fossil fuel combustion not only to curb the trend of global warming, but also to improve...
Scientists identify microbe that could help degrade polyurethane-based plastics
One of the most widely used oil-based plastics, polyurethane, is particularly hard to recycle or destroy safely. It also releases toxic chemicals into landfills....
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