How much nature is lost due to higher yields?
UFZ study reveals link between increasing yields and biodiversityCredit: UFZ Around 80 percent of land area in Europe is used...
UTSA tapped by NASA to help build homes on the moon and Mars
Credit: Photo courtesy of UTSA (San Antonio, Apr. 10, 2019) -- The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has...
MOFs can sense and sort troublesome gases
Credit: 2019 KAUST From astronauts and submariners to miners and rescue workers, people who operate in small enclosed spaces need...
First ever image of a black hole: A CNRS researcher had simulated it as early as 1979
The first real image of a black hole, obtained by the international network of EHT telescopes and published on April...
Hurricane Harvey provides lessons learned for flood resiliency plans
ASU scientists use satellite data to map the Houston-Galveston area impacted by Hurricane HarveyCredit: Megan Miller Hurricane Harvey made landfall...
PSU study shows green roofs could reduce indoor air pollution
Credit: Portland State University Green roofs - roofs that are planted with vegetation -- may improve the indoor air quality...
Falling levels of air pollution drove decline in California’s tule fog
Less fog may help improve traffic safety in the valley The Central Valley's heavy wintertime tule fog -- known for...
Researchers develop new vaccine against deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Although the virus is initially spread from camel to human, it can then spread from person to person GALVESTON, Texas...
Scientists identify a key gene in the transmission of deadly African sleeping sickness
Study by UCLA, Swiss life scientists reveals critical insights on disease-causing parasitesCredit: Reed Hutchinson/UCLA Life scientists from UCLA and the...
Despite more violent crimes, it’s safer to be a cop today than 50 years ago
Study analyzes US police officer deaths (1970-2016); finds no evidence to support 'war on cops' theoryCredit: Florida Atlantic University There...
New research unit approved
"Cytomegalovirus, beware of this new research group!" This could be the motto of a new research unit recently approved by...
Aging gracefully: Study identifies factors for healthy memory at any age
University of Alberta study finds targets for promoting healthy memory aging, early intervention, and prevention for disease University of Alberta...
Tiny traces of neonicotinoid pesticides impair insects’ ability to spot predators
Credit: University of Saskatchewan Traces of neonicotinoid pesticides can impair a flying insect's ability to spot predators and avoid collisions...
A new molecule to fight type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Diabetes: research on active drugs orally administratedCredit: UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA A new molecule -EPB-53-, could help fight type 2 diabetes...
Cancer: Central role of cell ‘skeleton’ discovered
Credit: (CC) Molinie et al./Cell Res/DOI: 10.1038/s41422-019-0160-9 All cells possess a cytoskeleton which allows them to move and maintain their...
How severe drought influences ozone pollution
From 2011 to 2015, California experienced its worst drought on record, with a parching combination of high temperatures and low...
Reducing greenhouse gases while balancing demand for meat
Humans' love for meat could be hurting the planet. Many of the steps involved in the meat supply chain result...
New non-antibiotic strategy for the treatment of bacterial meningitis
With the increasing threat of antibiotic resistance, there is a growing need for new treatment strategies against life threatening bacterial...
A new role for genetics in cancer therapy-induced cardiomyopathy
Scientists discover that rare gene variants are associated with development of adult and pediatric CCM Recent advances in the development...
Scientists synthesize new nanowires to improve high-speed communication
Credit: HAN Ning Chinese scientists have synthesized new nanowires with high carrier mobility and fast infrared light (IR) response, which...
