SpyLigation uses light to switch on proteins
Scientists can now use light to activate protein functions both inside and outside of living cells. The new method, called light-activated SpyLigation, can turn...
Walking on familiar streets: Insights on how neighborhood attachment may promote people’s walking behavior
It is known that perceived or real factors in a person's environment can impact their daily routines. Researchers have now found that 'place attachment'...
Swimming secrets of prehistoric reptiles unlocked by new study
The diverse swimming techniques of the ancient reptiles that ruled the Mesozoic seas have been revealed.
Researchers develop carbon-negative concrete
A viable formula for a carbon-negative, environmentally friendly concrete that is nearly as strong as regular concrete has been developed. In a proof-of-concept work,...
Biological invasions as costly as natural disasters
Over the past 40 years, the financial losses caused by biological invasions have been equivalent to those caused by various types of natural disasters,...
Counting the cost of sunshine: Finding a better metric to measure human ecological footprints
The human food-energy-water system is wickedly interconnected, but most of the links in the network are neither global nor local -- the action lies...
Scientists discover pristine deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve
Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR) -- the first of their kind ever to be documented...
The surprising science behind long-distance bird migration
Scientists have recently made a surprising discovery, with the help of a wind tunnel and a flock of birds. Songbirds, many of which make...
Coastal species persist on high seas on floating plastic debris
The high seas have been colonized by a surprising number of coastal marine invertebrate species, which can now survive and reproduce in the open...
Filtering pollution: A microfluidic device for collecting microplastics via acoustic focusing
Microplastics (MPs), plastic debris smaller than 5 mm, indirectly harm the environment. They are traditionally collected and removed from water by filtering through meshes,...
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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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