A new genus of fungi on grasses
While ecologically important, small mushrooms on monocots (grasses and sedges) are rarely studied and a lack of information about their habitat and DNA sequences creates...
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Scientists-CT scanned thousands of natural history specimens, which you can access for free
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INFUSE workshop gives private and public fusion partners a chance to network and share experiences
More than 120 people gathered for the 2024 Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE) Workshop at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) from Feb. 27-28.Credit: Michael...
Uncovering the cyclization mechanism of cyclic β-1,2-glucan synthase
The polysaccharide β-1,2-glucan consists of repeating units of glucose linked together by β-1,2-glycosidic bonds. Cyclic β-1,2-glucans (CβGs) occur in different bacterial species and have a...
Communities of color across the US suffer a growing burden from polluted air
WASHINGTON (March 6, 2024)--Despite progress toward cleaner air in the US, a new study suggests that communities of color across the nation are shouldering a...
Research explores the cooling effects of ‘scuba-diving’ in lizards
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Anoles are the scuba-diving champions of the lizard world, able to stay underwater for more than 16 minutes. For animals whose body...
UTEP clinical trial to encourage healthy walking habits
EL PASO, Texas (March 5, 2024) – Health researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are launching a clinical trial to improve walking...
Oregon State researchers make key advance toward removing pesticide from groundwater
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists led by an Oregon State University chemistry researcher are closing in on a new tool for tackling the global problem of...
Aluminum nanoparticles make tunable green catalysts
HOUSTON – (March 5, 2024) – Catalysts unlock pathways for chemical reactions to unfold at faster and more efficient rates, and the development of new...
Electrolyte cation types control electrochemical reactions on an electrode surface
1. An international research group consisting of NIMS and the Finnish University of Jyväskylä has discovered through its electrode-electrolyte system research that electron and proton...
For a healthy fruit snack, what would you choose?
Next time you’re packing lunch for your kid or reaching for a healthy afternoon bite, consider this: only three types of fruit snacks – dried...
Study: Historic racial covenants in property deeds linked to disparities in exposure to dangerous heat
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Historic racial discrimination in property ownership is linked to reduced exposure to dangerous heat today, according to the first study to analyze...
Purdue researchers explore non-invasive method for sampling drug response
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Harnessing a pervasive type of cellular messenger shows early experimental promise as a routine way of sampling and monitoring the body’s...
Restoration of degraded areas in semi-arid region contributes to ‘return’ of soil microorganisms, study shows
Strategies deployed for the restoration of degraded land have had promising results in Brazil’s semi-arid region, improving the microbial properties of the soil and contributing...
Microalgae with unusual cell biology
What are the molecular processes in a unicellular marine algae species that can cause harmful algal blooms? A research team led by microbiologist Prof. Dr....
