CRISPR a tool for conservation, not just gene editing
The gene-editing technology CRISPR has been used for a variety of agricultural and public health purposes -- from growing disease-resistant crops to, more recently,...
Tracking the tinderbox: Stanford scientists map wildfire fuel moisture across western US
Researchers have developed a deep-learning model that maps fuel moisture levels in fine detail across 12 western states, opening a door for better fire...
The European viper uses cloak-and-dazzle to escape predators
Research demonstrates that the characteristic zig-zag pattern on a viper's back performs opposing functions during a predation event. At first, the zig-zag pattern helps...
Next-generation solar cells pass strict international tests
A cost-effective method to stabilise perovskite solar cells could soon see them become commercially viable.
Tropical forests can handle the heat, up to a point
Tropical forests face an uncertain future under climate change, but new research suggests they can continue to store large amounts of carbon in a...
Mysterious glowing coral reefs are fighting to recover
A new study has revealed why some corals exhibit a dazzling colorful display, instead of turning white, when they suffer 'coral bleaching' -- a...
Domestic coastal and marine tourism could contribute to rebooting activity in sector
Researchers have released a report that presents estimates of the value of domestic coastal and marine tourism in the Republic of Ireland.
Environmental contaminants alter gut microbiome, health
The microbes that inhabit our bodies are influenced by what we eat, drink, breathe and absorb through our skin, and most of us are...
Scientists find evidence of link between diesel exhaust, risk of Parkinson’s
A new study in zebrafish identified the process by which air pollution can damage brain cells, potentially contributing to Parkinson's disease.
The ins and outs of sex change in medaka fish
Scientists could gain insight into atypical sex development in vertebrates, including humans, by studying how nutrition affects sex changes in fish larvae.
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