Fur discoveries in Iron Age graves testify to respect for animals
Fur remains found in burial sites demonstrate the importance of hunting traditions in Iron Age Finland and Lapland all the way to the 17th...
Reducing water consumption in mining
Plenty of water is needed for beneficiation of mineral ores. Taking the raw material fluorite as their example, researchers have now shown how water...
A new class of branched single chain surfactant for enhanced oil recovery reported
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In ancient oceans that resembled our own, oxygen loss triggered mass extinction
Researchers provide first conclusive evidence linking widespread ocean oxygen loss and rising sea levels to a 430-million-year-old mass extinction event.
What ‘Big Data’ reveals about the diversity of species
'Big data' and large-scale analyses are critical for biodiversity research to find out how animal and plant species are distributed worldwide and how ecosystems...
Knowledge gap closed in our understanding of degradation of ethane
With a share of up to ten percent, ethane is the second most common component of natural gas and is present in deep-seated land...
Trade war imperils Amazon rainforest, experts warn
Last year, the United States of America imposed tariffs of up to 25 percent on goods imported from China. The Chinese government reacted by...
Cities under pressure in changing climate
Experts highlight the challenge we face to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase cities' resilience to extreme weather and also give people quality space to...
Arctic warming contributes to drought
According to new research, changes similar to those after the ice age 10,000 years ago could be in store today because a warming Arctic...
Mangroves and seagrasses are key nurseries in coastal habitats
Comprehensive analysis suggests that mangroves and seagrasses provide the greatest value as 'nurseries' for young fishes and invertebrates, providing key guidance for managers of...
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