The 20 best places to tackle US farm nitrogen pollution
Scientists find 63% of surplus US cropland nitrogen in only 24% of cropland area, reveal which counties to targetCredit: University of Vermont A pioneering study...
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Petroleum engineers of Samara Polytech developed a unique test facility
It is designed to simulate reservoir conditionsCredit: @SamaraPolytech The original facility developed at Samara Polytech will help to explore the earth's interior. Under laboratory conditions...
Rising Black Scientists Awards winners embrace womanhood in Cell essays
Credit: Cell Press Essays from the winners of the Cell Press and Cell Signaling Technology (CST) Rising Black Scientists Awards appear February 18 in the...
A (pollen-free) sigh of relief for Japan: The genetics of male sterility in cedar trees
New study reveals that selective breeding of male-sterile Japanese cedar trees using genetic screening can help reduce pollen load and associated allergiesCredit: Forestry and Forest...
Older adults and antibiotics: Study shows healthy attitudes but unhealthy practices
Many take leftover doses from previous prescriptions, and expect new prescriptions for non-bacterial illnessCredit: University of Michigan While most adults over 50 understand that overuse...
New revelations of tiger genomes
Tiger genomes reveal signatures of population bottlenecks, recent divergence between subspecies, local adaptation, and ongoing impacts of fragmentationCredit: Ranthambore Tiger Team, NCBS Genetic variation is...
Climate change and suppression tactics are critical factors increasing fires
Integrated research approach shows wildfire solutions must be specific to location and conditionsCredit: Photo Courtesy University of Nevada, Reno The millions of people affected by...
Silencing the alarm
An enzyme in the saliva of certain insects prevents their food plants from warning neighboring plants of an attackCredit: Nick Sloff, Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK,...
New piece of the puzzle increases understanding of speciation
Credit: Patrik Larsson Speciation is important because it increases biodiversity. A thesis from the University of Gothenburg examines the speciation process in multiple marine species...
Waste into wealth: Harvesting useful products from microbial growth
Credit: The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State university Ancient alchemists dreamed of transforming base materials like lead into gold and other valuable commodities. While such...
Friends fur life help build skills for life
Dogs put the fun into learning vital social skillsCredit: UBC Okanagan A new UBC Okanagan study finds children not only reap the benefits of working...
Skoltech’s recent achievement takes us one step closer to Mars
Credit: Skoltech Scientists from the Skoltech Center for Computational and Data-Intensive Science and Engineering (CDISE) and the Skoltech Digital Agriculture Laboratory and their collaborators from...
3D microscopy clarifies understanding of body’s immune response to obesity
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researchers who focus on fat know that some adipose tissue is more prone to inflammation-related comorbidities...
Haotian Wang named Sloan Research Fellow
Chemical and biomolecular engineer among 128 early career innovatorsCredit: Rice University HOUSTON - (Feb. 17, 2021) - Chemical and biomolecular engineer Haotian Wang of Rice...
Fish diet heats up marine biodiversity hotspot
Credit: Victor Huertas. Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen biodiversity pattern of coral reef fishes that suggests some fishes might be exceptionally vulnerable to environmental change....
