Crossbreeding threatens conservation of endangered milky storks
A team of researchers has discovered that the conservation of milky storks, an endangered wading bird native to Southeast Asia, is threatened due to...
Ancient asteroid impacts played a role in creation of Earth’s future continents
The heavy bombardment of terrestrial planets by asteroids from space has contributed to the formation of the early evolved crust on Earth that later...
Children exposed to air pollution at school may be at greater risk of overweight...
Exposure to air pollution, particularly at school, could be associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity during childhood.
Evolutionary history of baboons
Life on earth is complex and diverse. In the course of evolution, more and more new species have emerged that are adapted to constantly...
Estimation of technology level required for low-cost renewable hydrogen production
Scientists have evaluated the economic efficiency of hydrogen production systems combining photovoltaic power generation and rechargeable batteries and estimated technology levels necessary for the...
Genes behind lager yeast’s cold- and sugar-loving success revealed
Researchers show how modern lager yeast adopted the cold-loving and sugar-hungry traits essential to their success.
Plastic in Britain’s seals, dolphins and whales
Microplastics have been found in the guts of every marine mammal examined in a new study of animals washed up on Britain's shores.
Iguana-sized dinosaur cousin discovered in Antarctica
Scientists have discovered the fossils of an iguana-sized reptile, which they named 'Antarctic king,' that lived at the South Pole 250 million years ago...
Hybrid electricity system would reduce rates, improve service
A new distribution system would reduce electricity prices by more than five per cent while also improving service reliability.
Unexpected link between air pollutants from plants and humanmade emissions
Scientists are a step closer to understanding what controls fine particulate matter in the Earth's atmosphere after identifying new linkages between natural contaminants and...
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