Treatment of nitrogen-polluted sediment using marine anammox bacteria
Working on a way to alleviate eutrophication in coastal waters, scientists have found a combination of bacteria with the potential to lighten the impact...
A global synthesis of animal phenological responses to climate change
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Underestimating belief in climate change
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Scientists find massive reserves of mercury hidden in permafrost
Alessio Gusmeroli and Tim Schaefer drill a permafrost core on the North Slope of Alaska near Deadhorse. Credit: Kevin Schaefer, NSIDC. High-resolution imageResearchers have...
Algorithm identifies vulnerable people during natural disasters
A new algorithm will help first responders and home care providers better help the elderly during natural disasters.
Less moisture in natural fibers
Natural fibers have many advantages: they are renewable, biodegradable and robust. They are more energy-efficient to produce than glass or carbon fibers, are lighter...
Ecuador: Deforestation destroys more dry forest than climate change
Tropical forests worldwide are at risk. Two of the main threats are the deforestation for arable land and climate change. Scientists compared the losses...
Cichlids: Paler in the face of the enemy
Male cichlids that are constantly threatened by predators grow faster and postpone the full expression of conspicuous breeding coloration for longer. Thereby, the animals...
Cheetahs’ inner ear is one-of-a-kind, vital to high-speed hunting
The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, is a successful hunter not only because it is quick, but also because it can hold an...
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