Transforming ‘sewer gas’ into clean hydrogen fuel
Scientists have found a new chemical process to turn a stinky, toxic gas into a clean-burning fuel.
Scientists solve mystery of icy plumes that may foretell deadly supercell storms
The most devastating tornadoes are often preceded by a cloudy plume of ice and water vapor billowing above a severe thunderstorm. New research reveals...
Ancient sea ice core sheds light on modern climate change
A 170 m record of marine sediment cores extracted from Adélie Land in Antarctica is yielding new insights into the complicated relationship between sea...
Moth wingtips an ‘acoustic decoy’ to thwart bat attack
Wingtips of certain species of silkmoth are structured to reflect sound and throw off attackers, according to a new study.
Critical data needed for monitoring and preserving biodiversity is missing
The world's largest repository of raw genomic sequences from wild plants, animals and fungi is missing critical data necessary to monitor and protect the...
Ancient marsupial ‘junk DNA’ might be useful after all, scientists say
Viral fossils buried in DNA may protect against future virus infections, a new marsupial study suggests.
Large herbivore can reduce fire risks
The use of large herbivores can be an effective means to prevent and mitigate wildfires, especially in places facing land abandonment. They can replace...
Office air quality may affect employees’ cognition, productivity
The air quality within an office can have significant impacts on employees' cognitive function, including response times and ability to focus, and it may...
Surprisingly high emissions from fuel-powered auxiliary heaters in cars
Fuel-powered auxiliary heaters can be significant sources of particulate emissions from vehicles, a new study shows.
Transforming marine biodiversity discovery and monitoring
A new system for sampling fragments of DNA from marine organisms drifting in the ocean is set to create new opportunities for research on...
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