Antarctic sea ice loss explained in new study
Scientists have discovered that the summer sea ice in the Weddell Sea sector of Antarctica has decreased by one million square kilometers -- an...
Self-powered ‘paper chips’ could help sound an early alarm for forest fires
Recent devastating fires in the Amazon rain forest and the Australian bush highlight the need to detect forest fires at early stages, before they...
Weed’s wily ways explained
Like antibiotic-resistant bacteria, some herbicide-resistant weeds can't be killed by available chemicals. The problem affects more than just the errant weed in our driveways;...
Uncovering hidden flow patterns in coastal waters likely leads to faster disaster response
With more accurate modeling data, response teams can better predict the search area grid from the air, and reduce emergency response time when lives...
How the giant sequoia tree protects itself
A three-dimensional network of fibers makes the bark resistant to fire and rock fall.
Molecular containers for the sequestration of neurotransmitter drugs in water
Molecular containers that remove drugs, toxins, or malodorous substances from the environment are called sequestering agents. Scientists have developed a class of molecular containers...
Using sunlight to save satellites from a fate of ‘space junk’
Satellites are almost always illuminated by the sun, apart from short transitions to Earth's shadow. The light that a satellite reflects can help reveal...
Crop residue decisions affect soil life
New findings share how prescribed fire and no-till management impact soil microbes.
Half of the world’s population exposed to increasing air pollution
Half of the world's population is exposed to increasing air pollution, new research has shown.
Red squirrels making comeback as return of pine marten spells bad news for invasive...
The number of red squirrels is on the increase in Ireland thanks to the return of the pine marten, a native carnivore, a new...
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