Computing clean water

Researchers' computational methods pave the way for next-generation membrane technology for water purification.

Zealandia switch: New theory of regulation of ice age climates

Abrupt shifts of the Southern Hemisphere westerly winds, paced by subtle variations in Earth's orbit, lie at the heart of ice age cycles, according...

New review explores effective sampling techniques for collecting airborne viruses and ultrafine particles

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have published a review of the best techniques to collect airborne aerosols containing...

‘Magical’ fire suppressant kills zombie fires 40% faster than water alone

New research shows a fire suppressant, when combined with water, cuts the amount of time and water needed to extinguish peat fires by 40%.

Accurate aging of wild animals thanks to first epigenetic clock for bats

A new study found that DNA from tissue samples can be used to accurately predict the age of bats in the wild. The study...

Malaria devastated humans far earlier than expected

New bioarchaeological research shows malaria has threatened human communities for more than 7000 years, earlier than when the onset of farming was thought to...

Sea-level rise drives wastewater leakage to coastal waters

A new study has provided direct evidence that tidally-driven groundwater inundation of wastewater infrastructure is occurring today in urban Honolulu, Hawai'i. The study shows...

Breast cancer: The risks of brominated flame retardants

Brominated flame retardants may lead to early mammary gland development, which is linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.

Climate change damaging North America’s largest temperate rainforest, harming salmon

New research found that a remote region of North America's largest temperate rainforest is experiencing changes to its ecosystem due to climate change.

Birds learn to avoid flashy, hard-to-catch butterflies and their lookalikes

The showy colors of some butterflies could advertise their speed and nimbleness, much like a coat of bright yellow paint on a sports car....

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