Potential for natural forest regrowth to capture carbon
A major new study that maps potential aboveground carbon accumulation rates for forest regrowth across the globe.
Evolution of pine needles helps trees cope with rainfall impact
If you have been surrounded by the sight and smell of pine trees, you may have taken a closer look at the needles and...
Plant droplets serve as nutrient-rich food for insects
Small watery droplets on the edges of blueberry bush leaves are loaded with nutrients for many insects, including bees, wasps and flies, according to...
Marine biodiversity reshuffles under warmer and sea ice-free Pacific Arctic
Climate warming will alter marine community compositions as species are expected to shift poleward, significantly impacting the Arctic marine ecosystem.
Filtering radioactive elements from water
Researchers previously developed a filter membrane made out of whey proteins and activated carbon. In a new study, they now demonstrate just how efficient...
In a field where smaller is better, researchers discover the world’s tiniest antibodies
Researchers have found a way to produce miniaturized antibodies, opening the way for a potential new class of treatments for diseases.
New woodlands can help reduce flooding risk within 15 years
New research suggests the planting of more trees could have a significant and positive effect in preventing flash flooding.
Biodiversity: ‘Cool’ sampling sites more likely to show false trends
Data collected by citizen science initiatives, museums and national parks is an important basis for research on biodiversity change. However, scientists found that sampling...
Lack of evidence for plasticity-led evolution in lizards
Scientists have challenged a popular theory behind the evolution of similar traits in island lizards.
Insight from sports medicine leads to discovery about mussels in acidifying ocean
Feeding rates of blue mussels slow down under ocean acidification conditions, and the cause may be the slowing beat of gill cilia, similar to...
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