A genome of photosynthetic animals decoded
Some sea slugs take up chloroplasts from the algae that they consume into their cells. These chloroplasts retain their ability to perform photosynthetic activity...
Researchers discover a new inorganic material with lowest thermal conductivity ever reported
A collaborative research team has discovered a new inorganic material with the lowest thermal conductivity ever reported. This discovery paves the way for the...
Extraordinary carbon emissions from El Nino-induced biomass burning estimated
In 2015, massive biomass burning events occurred in Equatorial Asia which released a large amount of carbon into the atmosphere, whose signals were captured...
‘Get out of the water!’ Monster shark movies massacre shark conservation
Undeniably the shark movie to end all shark movies, the 1975 blockbuster, Jaws, not only smashed box office expectations, but forever changed the way...
Fossil rodent teeth add North American twist to Caribbean mammals’ origin story
Two fossil teeth from a distant relative of North American gophers have scientists rethinking how some mammals reached the Caribbean Islands.
Modified yeast inhibits fungal growth in plants
Engineers and plant pathologists have developed a way to engineer a protein that blocks fungi from breaking down cell walls, as well as a...
Human waste contaminating urban water leads to ‘superbug’ spread
Contamination of urban lakes, rivers and surface water by human waste is creating pools of 'superbugs' in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) - but...
Spending time outdoors has positive effect on our brains
If you're regularly out in the fresh air, you're doing something good for both your brain and your well-being.
Bioengineering discovery paves way for improved production of bio-based goods
Scientists have uncovered a way to control many genes in engineered yeast cells, opening the door to more efficient and sustainable production of bio-based...
Fluorescence lighting helps detect impurities in water
Shining a beam of light into potentially contaminated water samples may hold the key to real-time detection of hydrocarbons and pesticides in water. Researchers...
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