Chemistry discovery could remove micropollutants from environment
New research identified a new chemistry approach that could remove micropollutants from the environment.
Study puts charge into drive for sustainable lithium production
A new study has yielded critical fresh insights into the lithium production process and how it relates to long-term environmental sustainability, particularly in the...
Tamarind shells converted into an energy source for vehicles
A team of scientists has found a way to process tamarind shells which are rich in carbon, converting the waste material into carbon nanosheets,...
Hard to swallow: Coral cells seen engulfing algae
Scientists have seen stony coral cells engulf dinoflagellates - single-celled, photosynthetic algae that are crucial for keeping coral alive. The researchers cultured endoderm-like cells...
Rapid evolution in waterfleas yields new conservation insights
The extraordinary ability of animals to rapidly evolve in response to predators has been demonstrated via genetic sequencing of a waterflea population across nearly...
Solar radio signals could be used to monitor melting ice sheets
A new method for seeing through ice sheets using radio signals from the sun could enable cheap, low-power and widespread monitoring of ice sheet...
Banishing bandits: Other countries bear the cost
There are proven strategies to stop bandits from illegally fishing in Australian waters -- but it currently comes at a cost to the Pacific...
Study evaluates biodiversity impacts of alternative energy strategies
Climate change mitigation efforts have led to shifts from fossil-fuel dependence to large-scale renewable energy. However, renewable energy sources require significant land and could...
Air pollution exposure linked to poor academics in childhood
Children exposed to elevated levels of air pollution may be more likely to have poor inhibitory control during late childhood and poor academic skills...
Are silver nanoparticles a silver bullet against microbes?
Antimicrobials are used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. They are essential to preventing and treating infections, but...
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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