Solar cells: Losses made visible on the nanoscale
Solar cells made of crystalline silicon achieve peak efficiencies, especially in combination with selective contacts made of amorphous silicon (a-Si:H). However, their efficiency is...
Modeling the probability of methane hydrate deposits on the seafloor
Researchers have developed a new system to model the likelihood of finding methane hydrate and methane gas that was tested in a region of...
What brings olfactory receptors to the cell surface
A team of scientists has now identified address codes in odorant receptor proteins for the first time. Similar to zip codes, the codes ensure...
The blast that shook the ionosphere
A 2020 explosion in Lebanon's port city of Beirut led to a southward-bound, high-velocity atmospheric wave that rivaled ones generated by volcanic eruptions.
Novel system sequesters CO2 and generates electricity
A recent study has unveiled a novel system, capable of producing hydrogen and electricity quickly and effectively while cutting carbon dioxide emissions significantly.
Artificial light at night may disrupt firefly mating
New research indicates that artificial light at night likely interferes with the courtship and mating of bioluminescent fireflies.
Evidence of 55 new chemicals in people
Scientists have detected 109 chemicals in a study of pregnant women, including 55 chemicals never before reported in people and 42 'mystery chemicals,' whose...
When volcanoes go metal
What would a volcano - and its lava flows - look like on a planetary body made primarily of metal? A pilot study offers...
Many facets of city growth follow universal scaling laws
Many facets of city growth follow universal scaling laws. While this fact is well established, researchers are still searching for the why. Researchers now...
Extinct Caribbean bird’s closest relatives hail from Africa, South Pacific
In a genetic surprise, ancient DNA shows the closest family members of an extinct bird known as the Haitian cave-rail are not in the...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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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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10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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