Global warming: Odd microbial partnerships via electrically conductive particles
Human activities have contributed to global warming subsequently leading to increasing erosion of land. This results in conductive minerals being washed increasingly into water...
Mercury rising: Are the fish we eat toxic?
Researchers say industrial sea fishing may be exposing people in coastal and island nations to excessively high levels of mercury.
Engineers upgrade ancient, sun-powered tech to purify water with near-perfect efficiency
The idea of using energy from the sun to evaporate and purify water is ancient. The Greek philosopher Aristotle reportedly described such a process...
Harvesting clean hydrogen fuel through artificial photosynthesis
A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can...
New study sheds light (and some shade) on anole diversification
The Greater Antilles are home to more than 100 species of Anolis lizards. The success of these reptiles is often attributed to the evolution...
Weeds will take over from kelp in high CO2 oceans
Weedy plants will thrive and displace long-lived, ecologically valuable kelp forests under forecast ocean acidification, new research shows. The researchers describe how kelp forests...
Flockmate or loner? Identifying the genes behind sociality in chickens
Five genes that affect sociality-related behavior in chickens have now been identified. Several of the genes have been previously linked to nervous system function...
The true ‘value’ of biodiversity
Planning conservation policies to protect biodiversity using single core 'values' such as the 'usefulness' of a species could put 'less useful' species at risk.
Plant relationships breakdown when they meet new ‘fungi’
Researchers explain the process of plant cooperation, in relation to their new study which has shed light on why cooperative relationships breakdown.
Earthquake aftermath: Life-threatening blood clots in legs and lungs from sitting in cars for...
Physicians highlight the risks and clinical significance for individuals who remain seated and immobile in vehicles for prolonged periods. They call for preventive awareness...
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